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News Release from: Metabo | Subject: Angle Grinders
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2004
Metabo's Improved Angle Grinders
Metabo Corporation has upgraded seven angle grinders that provide up to 15% more power and improved performance.
Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has upgraded seven angle grinders that provide up to 15% more power and improved performance The 4 1/2" and 5" grinders, which now feature an 8 Amp motor versus the older 7 Amp version, are ideal for grinding and cutting various construction metals in many welding and construction applications
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 19 May 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Metabo angle grinders reduces vibration 60%.
The new Vibratech handle reduces vibration on the side handle by up to 60% compared to standard handles.
All of the upgraded grinders feature Metabo's long lasting motor with a special epoxy resin coating on the field coil and a winding protection grid that deflects airborne debris away from the armature windings, increasing motor life up to five times.
Metabo's exclusive S-automatic safety clutch, which protects the tool and user from dangerous kickbacks in the event of a wheel jam, as well as a tool-less guard adjustment are standard on the angle grinders.
Five of the upgraded models also feature the "Quick" rapid spannerless tool change system that enables safe, tool-free wheel changes with significantly reduced operator downtime.
The angle grinders that have received the new, more powerful motor include: W7-115 W7-125 W7-115 Quick WP7-125 Quick WP7-115 Quick WPS7-125 Quick WPS7-115 Quick.
All grinders provide up to 21 inch-lbs.
of torque, rated input watts of 900, and a spindle thread of 5/8"-11.
No load-speed for the 4 1/2" 115 models is 10,000 RPM, and is 9,000 RPM for the 5" 125 models.
Tool weight of all models ranges from 4.8 lbs to 5.1 lbs.
Each comes with a side handle, wheel guard, and Metabo's three-year warranty.
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