Product overviewThe Q3 series from Schick is a dental micromotor system designed for laboratory and dental workshop use. The system includes control units for the Q3 Basic, Q3 Profi and Q3 Premium variants and offers speed ranges adapted to each model up to 60,000 rpm with brushless handpiece drive options.
Key features- Speed ranges: Q3 Basic 200–40,000 rpm (table versions start at 1,000 rpm)
- Q3 Profi 200–50,000 rpm; Q3 Premium 200–60,000 rpm
- Torque: Basic 7 Ncm; Profi 9 Ncm; Premium 11 Ncm
- Brushless DC motor handpieces with concentricity < 0.02 mm
- Quick-release tool change and standard Ø 2.35 mm chuck (Ø 3.00 mm optional)
- Direct selection buttons for forward/reverse and cruise control
DisplayBright OLED display shows current and preset maximum speeds and other operating parameters, readable from all angles for precise process control.
Handpiece design and useErgonomically balanced handpieces (Q Premium: ultra-light two-bearing design) reduce fatigue during prolonged laboratory tasks. Available handpiece variants: Q Basic, Q Profi, Q Premium with differing diameters, lengths and weights to suit specific applications.
Accessories and upgradeOptional components extend system flexibility and performance: Q3 Powerstick (performance upgrade), Q Basic Slim handpiece sleeve, footpedals for table controls, left‑hand handpiece, riveting hammer, Q motor with ISO coupling, control satellite.
Scope of deliveryControl unit, handpiece with cable, handpiece rack, mains cable.
Technical data — Q3 control unitQ3 Basic — 200–40,000 rpm, 7 Ncm (table top: 1,000–40,000 rpm)
Q3 Profi — 200–50,000 rpm, 9 Ncm (table top: 1,000–50,000 rpm)
Q3 Premium — 200–60,000 rpm, 11 Ncm (table top: 1,000–60,000 rpm)
Power consumption (typ./peak): Basic 160/180 W; Profi 180/240 W; Premium 200/340 W
Power supply: 100–240 V; Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Overload protection: no waiting time when restarting
Warranty: 1 year standard; 5 years on electric motor
Technical data — Q Premium handpieceDiameter: max. 29 mm
Length: 144 mm
Weight without cable: 195 g; with cable: 330 g
Cooling: sealed system without additional cooling
Drive: brushless DC motor
Concentricity: < 0.02 mm
Chucks: Ø 2.35 mm standard; Ø 3.00 mm optional
Tool change: quick release
Technical data — Q Profi handpieceDiameter: max. 27.5 mm
Length: 158 mm
Weight without cable: 256 g; with cable: 384 g
Cooling: sealed system without additional cooling
Drive: brushless DC motor
Concentricity: < 0.02 mm
Chucks: Ø 2.35 mm standard; Ø 3.00 mm optional
Tool change: quick release
Technical data — Q Basic handpieceDiameter: max. 30 mm
Length: 158 mm
Weight without cable: 247 g; with cable: 378 g
Cooling: sealed system without additional cooling
Drive: brushless DC motor
Concentricity: < 0.02 mm
Chucks: Ø 2.35 mm standard; Ø 3.00 mm optional
Tool change: quick release
Specifications- Series: Q3 (Basic, Profi, Premium)
- Max speed (Q3 Premium): up to 60,000 rpm (table top versions start at 1,000 rpm)
- Torque: up to 11 Ncm (Q3 Premium)
- Power consumption (typ./peak) up to 200/340 W (Q3 Premium)
- Handpiece motor: brushless DC
- Concentricity: < 0.02 mm
- Included: control unit, handpiece with cable, handpiece rack, mains cable