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Power Tools
News Release from: Metabo | Subject: BSP15.6 Plus
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 February 2004
New 15.6-Volt Cordless Drill/Driver From
Metabo
Metabo Corporation now offer a 15.6-volt cordless drill/driver that provides up to 20% more power as well as 8% higher torque than the previous model.
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers a 15.6-volt cordless drill/driver that provides up to 20% more power as well as 8% higher torque than the previous model Replacing the BST15.6 Plus, the new BSP15.6 Plus is well suited 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 BSP15.6 Plus incorporates a rugged die cast aluminum gear housing as well as a new oversized motor with advanced cooling features that help to reduce heat build-up by up to 65%, increasing operating life while delivering more power.
This increased power, providing up to 8% more torque than the previous model, enables users to drive up to 45% more screws and drill up to 56% more holes on a single charge.
The drill's quick-release keyless chuck and spindle stop system enables easy, one-handed bit changes.
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The BSP15.6 Plus also features an ergonomic, 2-position auxiliary side handle for increased control, especially in applications employing high torque.
The forward/reverse switch is conveniently located above the trigger, so users can easily engage this feature with only one hand.
Metabo's patented "Impuls" technology, which enables the bit to find a point of resistance during an interval between impulses, is included in the new BSP15.6 Plus.
With Impuls technology, once the point of resistance is located, the screw can be easily driven in or removed, facilitating easier driving and removal of extremely tight screws as well as those with damaged heads.
Additionally, Metabo's Impuls action helps prevent a drill bit from "walking," eliminating the need to center punch when drilling holes in hard materials such as metal.
The tool weighs only 6 lbs and has a 2.4-Ah/hr battery capacity.
No load speed is 0-400/0-1400 rpm and chuck capacity is 1/2".
Maximum torque is 230 inch-lbs in soft case applications, 248 inch-lbs in Impuls mode, and 531 inch-lbs in hard case applications.
The BSP15.6 Plus features a capacity of 1/2" in steel and 1-3/4" in wood; twenty adjustable torque settings; and a variable speed switch as well as a two-speed transmission for maximum versatility.
The cordless BSP15.6 Plus drill/driver is supplied with the new C45 charger and two batteries, as well as a carrying case.
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