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News Release from: Metabo | Subject: Pistol Grip Rotary Hammer
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 January 2004
Metabo's New Pistol Grip Rotary Hammer
Metabo's new Pistol Grip Rotary Hammer provides improved operator comfort and more efficient drilling.
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a rotary hammer with a new pistol grip design and a 5.2 A motor, providing increased operator comfort and more efficient drilling The new BHE22 rotary hammer is ideal for through-drilling and anchor setting in a variety of materials, including wood, steel, concrete, and stone, as well as for many general construction applications
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Designed to increase both drilling efficiency and operator comfort, the new BHE22 provides a quick-change three-jawed keyless chuck system that allows the operator to rapidly install accessories for drilling into non-masonry materials.
The new tool also incorporates a 360deg adjustable, rubber-coated side handle giving the operator greater control and comfort while operating the new rotary hammer.
The BHE22 features a large knob that enables the operator to quickly change from percussion with rotation drilling to rotation only, even when the operator is wearing gloves.
A gooseneck steel depth gauge provides increased drilling depth accuracy when setting anchors.
The BHE22 features variable speed and a reverse feature for efficient drilling into a wide range of materials.
The new BHE22 was also designed for extended tool life.
It features a winding protection grid that deflects airborne debris, increasing motor life by up to five times in dusty environments.
The new rotary hammer's S-automatic safety clutch helps to protect both the tool and the operator if a bit should jam, and the die cast aluminum gear box rapidly dissipates heat, further increasing tool life.
The new BHE22 features force of blows of 0-2.1 joules at 0-4,600 blows per minute, and no-load RPM of 1-1,000.
The tool's drilling capacity is 7/8" in concrete, 1-3/16" in wood, and 1/2" in steel.
The rotary hammer features Variospeed electronic speed control to maintain maximum productivity under load.
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