Cordless Drill/Driver delivers up to 575 lb-in. torque.
May 27, 2004 - Able to drill into wood, aluminum, and steel, BSP 18 Plus operates from 18 V battery at no-load speeds of 0–400 and 0–1,400 rpm in first and second gears respectively. Motor enables product to drill holes up to 2 in. dia in wood and in. dia in steel. Features include 2-speed gearbox, 20 torque settings, in. keyless chuck, and Variospeed technology. Impuls system lets users drive screws and drill in metals and ceramics without center punching.
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Original Press release
Metabo Corp.
1231 Wilson Dr.
West Chester, PA, 19380 4243
USA
New Metabo 18V Cordless Drill/Driver Features Larger Motor and Increased Power
West Chester, PA, May 2004 – Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, announces the availability of a new drill/driver with an enlarged motor, higher power, greater torque and enhanced battery/charger system. The new BSP 18 Plus, which gives users “corded” performance in a cordless drill/driver, is ideal for a variety of applications for drilling into wood, aluminum, and steel.
The larger motor of the BSP 18 Plus delivers a higher torque of up to 575 inch-lbs. and 20% more power beyond the range of similarly rated corded drill/drivers. Increased power and torque allow the operator to drive more screws and drill more holes in less time. Additionally, the increased size and power reduce the motor’s load and operating temperatures, which increases the tool’s service life.
The BSP 18 Plus offers a 2-speed gearbox, 20 torque settings, and Metabo’s Variospeed technology to match tool performance exactly to the work. The Metabo Impuls system allows the user to drive tough screws as well as drill in metal and ceramic without center punching. The BSP 18 Plus can drill holes up to 2” in diameter in wood and 1/2” diameter in steel, and features a 1/2” keyless chuck. No-load speed in first gear is 0 to 400 rpm and 0 to 1,400 rpm in second gear. Torque ranges from 265 to 575 inch-lbs. The drill weighs 6.2 pounds, features a 2-position fixed side handle, and comes with a heavy duty ABS carrying case.
The battery system used for the new cordless tool has also been improved, offering increased performance. The 18 V battery offers 2.4 Ah, and can reach a full charge in 45 minutes on the new C45 charger, a performance increase of 25% over the previous charger. Battery service life is 2,000 or more charges.
For more information, please visit www.metabousa.com or contact David Smith, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: dsmith@metabousa.com; Web: www.metabousa.com.
Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools. The name Metabo is German for “metal-boring,” symbolic of the first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured by the company in 1924. |
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