Product category:
Portable power tools
News Release from: Metabo | Subject: Power Grip cordless power tool
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 May 2002
Cordless power tool gets into tight
corners
A slimmer, cordless power tool for driving nuts and screws provides greater access to difficult-to-reach places than other electric screwdrivers, without sacrificing needed power.
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric tools for various industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced the Power Grip, an ergonomic, compact cordless driver Suitable for many nut and screw driving applications, the Power Grip provides greater access to difficult-to-reach places than other electric screwdrivers, without sacrificing needed power
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Power Grip is designed to fit in the palm of the user's hand, measuring only 7 9/16in and weighing just 1.4 lb.
The Power Grip's ergonomically designed shell houses a heavy duty 4.8-volt reversing motor with up to 44 inch lbs.
of torque, adjustable to twenty levels.
The aluminum die-cast gear housing encases the unit's planetary gear to ensure smooth operation and extended service life.
The magnetic bit holder may be switched with an optional drill chuck for light drilling requirements.
The Power Grip is furnished with a charger and two 1.25 Amp/hour batteries, so users can keep on working without having to wait for batteries to recharge.
It can drive over 400 8 x 3/4in screws on a single charge.
A carrying case is included as standard.
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