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Powerful abrasive grinder holds constant speeds

A powerful, high torque, 1200W electric motor is fitted to an electric abrasive belt grinder that has built-in tachogenerator to keep cutting speeds at constant levels regardless of contact pressure.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (20 August 2004)

Manufacturer upgrades angle grinder performance

Manufacturer of 4.1/2 and 5in angle grinders has upgraded seven of these models using a long lasting 8A motor that replaces 7A of its predecessors.

News from Metabo ( 3 August 2004)

Hammer drill design reduces operator fatigue

The design of a hammer drill, which can be used on a variety of materials, including stone, concrete, wood, and steel, reduces operator reaching in down-drilling and overhead drilling applications.

News from Metabo (13 July 2004)

Cordless hammer drill offers 20% more power

Cordless hammer drill that provides increased performance in a variety of heavy duty applications has a larger motor that offers higher torque and 20% more power over the previous model.

News from Metabo (22 June 2004)

Brochure makes choice of cut-off wheel easy

Trifold brochure that is a quick and easy to use guide for selecting the proper cut-off wheel for specific applications outlines three distinct types of cut-off wheel and their technology.

News from Metabo (22 June 2004)

Bench mount turns angle grinder into cut-off tool

Bench mount has a universal clamping system which allows most angle grinders with cutting wheels of 180mm to 230mm diameter to be securely fixed and set in the correct position for cutting-off.

News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (27 May 2004)

Brochure includes powerful hammer drills

Brochure introduces a variety of new and enhanced products, including a new line of D-handle rotary hammers and cordless drill drivers, and an upgraded line of angle grinders.

News from Metabo (18 May 2004)

Website to improve diamond blade support

Website was launched in late March 2004 specifically designed to improve the level of support a large diamond blade manufacturer can give to the end user and distributor.

News from Edge Tools And Equipment (15 April 2004)

Rotary hammer provides constant speed

D-handle rotary hammer provides consistent speed between load and no-load, making it ideal for through-drilling and light chiseling in all masonry materials as well as steel and wood.

News from Metabo (15 April 2004)

Diamond blades can out last any abrasive wheel

Diamond blades can out last any abrasive wheel by a minimum of 500 times and can cut almost 10 times faster in all types of materials.

News from Edge Tools And Equipment (12 April 2004)

Improved abrasive/resin ups wheel life by 300%

Aluminum oxide coated abrasive discs employ an improved abrasive/resin formulation that increases wheel life by up to 300% and provides for faster and more cost-efficient metal cutting.

News from Metabo (19 March 2004)

Angle grinder wheels offer fast stock removal

A wheel that works on angle grinders of all output levels offers fast stock removal and high durability use on steel, stainless steel,cast iron and non-ferrous metals.

News from Pferd ( 9 March 2004)

Power tool maker introduces three-year warranty

Metabo has announced the most comprehensive warranty ever offered on its full line of portable power tools: a three-year warranty that covers the company's complete power tool range.

News from Metabo ( 5 March 2004)

Metals sliced through at increased cutting speeds

Aluminum oxide wheels offer increased cutting speed and minimal burr when slicing light gauge metals using an improved abrasive/resin mix that increases wheel life by up to 300%.

News from Metabo ( 5 February 2004)

Common DC electric controller manages fastening

The latest upgrade in a family of fastening products provides a common DC electric controller that has been developed as a result of collaboration with key customers across Europe.

News from Desoutter Sales (30 January 2004)

Pistol grip makes rotary hammer drill comfortable

A rotary hammer with a new pistol grip design and a 5.2A motor provides increased operator comfort and more efficient drilling in a wide variety of materials, from wood to stone.

News from Metabo ( 8 January 2004)

Abrasive discs do not 'burn' SS and NF alloys

Reinforced grinding and deburring discs overcome thermal material damage, distortion, discoloration, corrosion, and poor metal-removal performance in SS, aluminium and 'exotic' alloys.

News from Pferd (24 December 2003)

12V cordless drill/driver beats bigger tools

A 12-volt cordless drill/driver that can outperform corded 4.0 A and 4.5 A drills in many applications is ideal for drilling, tapping, and driving screws in a wide variety of applications.

News from Metabo ( 9 December 2003)

Extra-thin, abrasive wheels offer burr-free cuts

High-speed, extra-thin, abrasive cut-off wheels, said to dramatically reduce cutting times when used with portable angle-grinders, feature burr-free cutting and reduced heat generation.

News from Pferd (25 November 2003)

Tool combines 3/8in and 1/2in drilling in one

Power drill that can be used on a variety of materials combines 3/8in and 1/2in drilling in one tool by incorporating a 2-speed gearbox along with variable speed.

News from Metabo (11 November 2003)

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