New products
Staff -- Industrial Distribution, 10/1/2006
Keeping it together
Metabo’s combination kit is ideal for industrial and construction applications
Metabo Corp. has introduced a four-piece, 18-volt cordless combination kit, which includes a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight.
The BSZ 18 cordless drill/driver is ideal for a wide variety of construction and industrial work including drilling, tapping, and driving screws, and provides up to 549 in.-lbs. of torque, plus 20 torque settings and a drill setting, with forward and reverse modes. It features Metabo’s spindle lock for one-handed bit changing using a ½-in. keyless chuck, as well as an ergonomic, rubber-coated T-handle with a built-in clip that holds a screw driving bit. It uses a smooth gear change mechanism with 3-level planetary gears to extend tool life, and features a built-in fan to help keep the motor cool under load.
The KSAP 18 cordless 6 ½-in. circular saw is ideal for cut-off and ripping lumber up to 2 1/8-in. thick, and has a safety lock switch and an integrated dust extraction port.
The ASE 18 cordless reciprocating saw delivers 0 to 2,700 strokes per minute, with a stroke length of 1 in. The saw is 19 1/25 in. long and weighs 7.7 lbs.
All three tools utilize Metabo’s patented air-cooled battery system to increase performance and keep the tool working longer. The charging system cools both the battery and the charger, keeping the battery at the optimum charging temperature.
The combination kit includes all three tools, a flashlight, an AC30 charger, two 18-volt 2.0 Ah Ni-Cad batteries and a heavy-duty carrying case.
Metabo Corp. www.metabousa.com
Angle grinder
The 9290, a 4½-in. barrel-grip angle grinder, has a 6-amp motor designed to power through jobs such as sharpening, grinding, rust removal and surface preparations; features a tool-less guard that allows for easy, quick angle changes; and a soft grip side assist handle adds comfort to reduce user fatigue.
Skil Power Tools www.skil.com
Spiral saw
The RZ02 Spiral Saw incorporates enhancements to deliver better performance and durability in more applications; replaces the previous generation RZ01 with full compatibility with the RotoZip system of attachments and accessories; and is built around a 5.0 amp 120V motor and powers 30,000 rpm to accomplish a broad range of cutting applications for drywallers, framers, remodelers, installers and electricians.
RotoZip www.rotozip.com
Prep tool
The MillHog Dictator 24 heavy wall end-prep tool clamps to the pipe I.D.; compensates for out-of-round pipe by employing a center cage mounting sleeve with a dial indicator that establishes the pipe’s actual center; and features a ratchet cross-feed that can hold 1 or 2 cutting bits.
Esco Tool www.escotool.com
Hand tool
The Model 730 X-Tract includes spring-loaded needle-nose pliers that slide open smoothly; Phillips and slotted screwdrivers that slide out from either end; a can/bottle opener; and a full-size Buck knife blade, which opens and closes with one hand.
Buck Knives www.buckknives.com
















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