When a production drilling cycle calls for a low-speed spindle and extended feed travel, the Ingersoll Rand 8255-A5-3 provides a 500 RPM free speed with double gear reduction and a 3 in. (76 mm) stroke. This Par-A-Matic self-feed air drill uses a 0.50 HP (.37 kW) pneumatic motor and a 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) chuck for repeatable, fixture-mounted drilling. The 3 in. stroke gives production equipment additional spindle travel, while the self-feed mechanism provides controlled forward and retract movement for automated secondary machining applications.
The Par-A-Matic system uses a double-acting air piston for controlled feed and retract strokes. Needle-valve controls adjust those movements, and an adjustment screw provides infinite stroke-length settings. A built-in four-way valve permits manual or remote operation, making the drill suitable for integration into appropriate production fixtures and pneumatic control systems. Ball-bearing spindle support provides precision spindle guidance, while the muffled exhaust helps reduce operating noise. Manufacturer data specifies 170 lb (756 N) thrust at 90 PSI, 2.3 ft³/cycle (65 L/cycle) air consumption at working speed, and a 74 dB(A) sound level.
Type: Self-Feed Air Drill | Series: Par-A-Matic | Model: 8255-A5-3 | Chuck Capacity: 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) | Motor Power: 0.50 HP (.37 kW) | Free Speed: 500 RPM | Gear Reduction: Double | Stroke Length: 3 in. (76 mm) | Nominal Drilling Capacity — Type 304 Stainless Steel: 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) | Nominal Drilling Capacity — SAE 1213 Steel: 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) | Nominal Drilling Capacity — 2024-T4 Aluminum: 11/32 in. (8.7 mm) | Nominal Drilling Capacity — Wood, Medium or FRP: 13/32 in. (10.3 mm) | Thrust: 170 lb (756 N) at 90 PSI
Features:
- The built-in four-way valve permits both manual and remote operation.
- The double-acting air piston provides smooth, controlled forward and retract strokes.
- Needle-valve controls allow adjustment of the forward and retract strokes.
- The adjustment screw provides infinite stroke-length settings.
- Ball-bearing spindle support provides precision spindle guidance.
- The muffled exhaust helps provide quieter pneumatic operation.
- Double gear reduction provides the drive configuration specified for the 500 RPM model.
- The 3 in. stroke provides extended spindle travel for compatible production fixtures.
Applications:
- Production drilling — performing repeatable holemaking cycles where controlled pneumatic feed and retract movement are required.
- Fixture-mounted machining — installing the drill in dedicated fixtures where a 3 in. stroke provides the necessary spindle travel.
- Metalworking — drilling Type 304 stainless steel and SAE 1213 steel within the manufacturer's nominal capacities.
- Aluminum machining — drilling 2024-T4 aluminum within the specified nominal capacity.
- Automated secondary machining — incorporating controlled drilling cycles into suitable pneumatic production equipment using manual or remote operation.
FAQs:
- Q: What is the free speed of the 8255-A5-3?
A: The 8255-A5-3 has a 500 RPM free speed and uses double gear reduction. - Q: What does the “-3” configuration indicate?
A: The -3 configuration provides a 3 in. (76 mm) stroke, giving the spindle additional travel compared with shorter configurations in the same model family. - Q: What are the material-specific drilling capacities?
A: The manufacturer lists 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) in Type 304 stainless steel, 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) in SAE 1213 steel, 11/32 in. (8.7 mm) in 2024-T4 aluminum, and 13/32 in. (10.3 mm) in wood, medium or FRP. - Q: Is the 5/16 in. specification the drilling capacity for every material?
A: No. The 5/16 in. specification is the chuck capacity and is also the listed nominal drilling capacity for SAE 1213 steel. The rated drilling capacity varies by workpiece material. - Q: Can the 8255-A5-3 be operated remotely?
A: Yes. The built-in four-way valve permits both manual and remote operation for suitable pneumatic control arrangements. - Q: What is the difference between the 8255-A5-2 and 8255-A5-3?
A: Both models use the 500 RPM double-reduction configuration, but the -2 version has a 2 in. stroke while the -3 version provides a 3 in. stroke.
| SKU | Stroke Lengths in (mm) | Free Speed rpm | Stainless Steel Type 304 | Steel SAE 1213 | Aluminum 2024-T4 | Wood Med. or FRP | Thrust @ 90psi lbs (N) | Air Consp.† at Working Speed ft³/cycle (L/cycle) | Sound Level dBa | Standard Chuck Capacity in (mm) | Gear Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAR-A-MATIC SERIES | |||||||||||
| 8255-172-2 | 2.0" (51) | 17,000 | — | 1/64 (0.4) | 1/32 (0.8) | 1/16 (1.6) | Single | ||||
| 8255-101-2 | 2.0" (51) | 10,000 | — | 1/32 (0.8) | 1/16 (1.6) | 5/32 (4.0) | Double | ||||
| 8255-A50-2 | 2.0" (51) | 5,000 | — | 5/64 (2.0) | 3/16 (4.8) | 3/16 (4.8) | Single | ||||
| 8255-A28-2 | 2.0" (51) | 2,800 | 1/16 (1.6) | 9/64 (3.6) | 1/4 (6.4) | 1/4 (6.4) | Single | ||||
| 8255-A21-2 | 2.0" (51) | 2,100 | 7/64 (2.8) | 7/32 (5.6) | 9/32 (7.1) | 5/16 (7.9) | 170 (756) | 2.3 (65) | 74 | 5/16 (79) | Single |
| 8255-A14-2 | 2.0" (51) | 1,450 | 5/32 (4.0) | 1/4 (6.4) | 5/16 (7.9) | 3/8 (9.5) | Double | ||||
| 8255-A8-2 | 2.0" (51) | 850 | 11/64 (4.4) | 9/32 (7.1) | 21/64 (8.3) | 25/64 (9.9) | Double | ||||
| 8255-A5-2 | 2.0" (51) | 500 | 1/4 (6.4) | 5/16 (7.9) | 11/32 (8.7) | 13/32 (10.3) | Double | ||||
| 8255-172-3 | 3.0" (76) | 17,000 | — | 1/64 (0.4) | 1/32 (0.8) | 1/16 (1.6) | Single | ||||
| 8255-101-3 | 3.0" (76) | 10,000 | — | 1/32 (0.8) | 1/16 (1.6) | 5/32 (4.0) | Double | ||||
| 8255-A50-3 | 3.0" (76) | 5,000 | — | 5/64 (2.0) | 3/16 (4.8) | 3/16 (4.8) | Single | ||||
| 8255-A28-3 | 3.0" (76) | 2,800 | 1/16 (1.6) | 9/64 (3.6) | 1/4 (6.4) | 1/4 (6.4) | Single | ||||
| 8255-A21-3 | 3.0" (76) | 2,100 | 7/64 (2.8) | 7/32 (5.6) | 9/32 (7.1) | 5/16 (7.9) | 170 (756) | 2.3 (65) | 74 | 5/16 (79) | Single |
| 8255-A14-3 | 3.0" (76) | 1,450 | 5/32 (4.0) | 1/4 (6.4) | 5/16 (7.9) | 3/8 (9.5) | Double | ||||
| 8255-A8-3 | 3.0" (76) | 850 | 11/64 (4.4) | 9/32 (7.1) | 21/64 (8.3) | 25/64 (9.9) | Double | ||||
| 8255-A5-3 | 3.0" (76) | 500 | 1/4 (6.4) | 5/16 (7.9) | 11/32 (8.7) | 13/32 (10.3) | Double | ||||
| SUPER PAR-A-MATIC SERIES | |||||||||||
| 8265-171-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 17,000 | — | 1/64 (0.4) | 3/32 (2.4) | 3/32 (2.4) | Single | ||||
| 8265-101-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 10,000 | — | 3/64 (1.2) | 5/32 (4.0) | 5/32 (4.0) | Double | ||||
| 8265-46-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 4,600 | — | 1/8 (3.2) | 1/4 (6.4) | 5/16 (7.9) | Single | ||||
| 8265-25-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 2,500 | 3/32 (2.4) | 3/16 (4.8) | 5/16 (7.9) | 7/16 (11.1) | 250 (1112) | 2.9 (82) | 77 | 1/2 (12.7) | Single |
| 8265-12-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 1,200 | 5/32 (4.0) | 5/16 (7.9) | 3/8 (9.5) | 9/16 (14.3) | Double | ||||
| 8265-6-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 650 | 17/64 (6.7) | 7/16 (11.1) | 9/16 (14.3) | 5/8 (15.9) | Double | ||||
| 8265-3-1 | 1-1/2" (38) | 350 | 5/16 (7.9) | 1/2 (12.7) | 5/8 (15.9) | 11/16 (17.5) | Double | ||||
| 8265-171-3 | 3.0" (76) | 17,000 | — | 1/64 (0.4) | 3/32 (2.4) | 3/32 (2.4) | Single | ||||
| 8265-101-3 | 3.0" (76) | 10,000 | — | 3/64 (1.2) | 5/32 (4.0) | 5/32 (4.0) | Double | ||||
| 8265-46-3 | 3.0" (76) | 4,600 | — | 1/8 (3.2) | 1/4 (6.4) | 5/16 (7.9) | Single | ||||
| 8265-25-3 | 3.0" (76) | 2,500 | 3/32 (2.4) | 3/16 (4.8) | 5/16 (7.9) | 7/16 (11.1) | 250 (1112) | 2.9 (82) | 77 | 1/2 (12.7) | Single |
| 8265-12-3 | 3.0" (76) | 1,200 | 5/32 (4.0) | 5/16 (7.9) | 3/8 (9.5) | 9/16 (14.3) | Double | ||||
| 8265-6-3 | 3.0" (76) | 650 | 17/64 (6.7) | 7/16 (11.1) | 9/16 (14.3) | 5/8 (15.9) | Double | ||||
| 8265-3-3 | 3.0" (76) | 350 | 5/16 (7.9) | 1/2 (12.7) | 5/8 (15.9) | 11/16 (17.5) | Double | ||||
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