Product category:
Power Tools
News Release from: Metabo | Subject: SP12 Plus
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 December 2003
Cordless Drill/Driver Outperforms Corded
Models
Metabo's new 12-Volt cordless Drill/Driver outperforms similar corded models.
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a new 12-volt cordless drill/driver that can outperform corded 4.0 A and 4.5 A drills in many applications The new BSP12 Plus is ideal for drilling, tapping, and driving screws in a wide variety of applications including automotive, industrial, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other general construction applications
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The tool's newly revamped motor offers a larger ventilation cross-section, larger cooling fans, and larger blades, generating 20% more power and far less heat than conventional DC motors.
When operated under rated load, the BSP12 Plus runs up to 65% cooler, resulting in significantly increased durability.
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The BSP12 Plus offers an impulse action that facilitates easier driving and removal of even extremely tight screws, or those with damaged heads.
Metabo's patented 'Impulse' technology enables the bit to find a point of resistance during an interval between impulses; once this point is located, the screw can be easily driven in or removed.
Additionally, the Impuls action helps prevent a drill bit from 'walking', eliminating the need to center punch, even when drilling steel or tile.
The BSP12 Plus1 ergonomic auxiliary side handle provides for a secure grip and greater control, especially in applications employing high torque.
A quick-release keyless chuck and spindle stop system in the new drill/driver allows effortless one-handed bit and accessory changes.
Also, users can easily engage the forward/reverse feature of the new drill with only one hand, since the switch is conveniently located above the trigger.
The tool weighs only 5.5 lbs.
and has a two-Ah battery capacity.
The BSP12 Plus also features a variable speed switch and reversing for maximum versatility.
No load speed is 0-400/0-1400 rpm and chuck capacity is 1/2'.
Maximum torque is 178 inch-lbs.
in soft case applications; 194 inch-lbs in Impuls mode; and 484 inch-lbs.
in hard case applications.
The drill/driver boasts a capacity of 1/2 in steel and 1-1/3 in wood and features twenty adjustable torque settings.
The new cordless BSP12 Plus drill/driver is supplied with the new C45 charger and two batteries, as well as a carrying case.
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