Electric Drill provides two variable speeds.
Press Release Summary:
Model R7100 Heavy Duty ½ in. Drill features hardened steel gears and 9 A motor that handles operation in dusty, abusive jobsites. Auto-stop brushes halt drill's operation when brushes are worn, before they damage motor. Automatic safety clutch protects user from kickback if bit accidentally jams. Two variable speeds, 0-1,000/0-3,000 rpm, permit screw driving and drilling. Model R7100 includes lock-on button and 12 ft cord with lighted plug.
Original Press Release:
Ridgid® Introduces a Heavy Duty Drill Built to Last a Lifetime
Features hardened steel gears, EML motor, automatic safety clutch
(Elyria, Ohio) The new RIDGID® Heavy Duty 1/2" 2-Speed VSR Drill (Model R7100) has been developed for professionals who need a durable, powerful drill that will reward them with years of service.
The R7100 features hardened steel gears that can take on the toughest drilling duties. The drill's powerful, state-of-the-art 9 Amp Extended Motor Life (EML) motor is scientifically
designed and engineered to the tightest tolerances imaginable, to operate in extremely dusty, abusive jobsite conditions day in and day out - and last a lifetime (see EML fact sheet attached).
The motor also has the exclusive RIDGID auto-stop brushes. Unlike normal accessible brushes, which must be inspected for wear and replaced before they can damage the motor, the auto-stop brushes halt the drill's operation when the brushes are worn, before they can damage the motor, eliminating the need to inspect them.
"This 1/2" drill has features, such as hardened steel gears and a powerful 9 Amp motor, usually found only on the most expensive, industrial-level drills," said Jeff Drake, spokesperson for RIDGID. "Another important feature is the automatic safety clutch, which protects the user from sudden kickback if the bit accidentally jams."
This tough drill also features a heavy-duty keyed chuck, which maintains a constant clamping force on the drill bit to preventing slipping.
The R7100 has two variable speeds (0-1,000/0-3,000 RPM) for screw driving and drilling, a lock-on button for continuous drilling, and overmold on the gripping surfaces, which improves
user comfort during continuous use.
The R7100 drill includes RIDGID's exclusive cord package. This package features a 12-foot all rubber power cord, providing extra reach without an extension cord. The rubber cord is more
durable than a plastic cord and stays flexible in cold weather. The cord also has a lighted plug, which confirms when the tool is "live," featuring a backlit icon of the tool for easy identification. This feature also reduces confusion on busy jobsites, where many tool cords are often plugged into one central power strip. Finally, a Velcro(TM) cord wrap organizes the cord neatly for storage, eliminating knots and tangles.
The drill also comes with a removable auxiliary side handle, chuck key and strap, and case.
RIDGID® power tools are designed to serve the needs of professional contractors and woodworkers, who demand maximum power and superior durability. Packed with high-performance features, RIDGID power tools enhance productivity, enabling professionals to accomplish work more quickly, accurately and with less effort. Robust materials and rigorous engineering maximize the tools' power, heighten user comfort, and promote longer tool life. RIDGID power tools carry a 90-day satisfaction guarantee and a limited three-year warranty.
RIDGID® is a registered trademark of Ridgid, Inc., part of Emerson Professional Tools, a business of St. Louis-based Emerson (NYSE: EMR). The tools are designed and manufactured by OWT Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of TechTronic Industries Company Limited (TTI) (HKEx stock code 669; ADR symbol TTNDY).
RIDGID® professional power tools are available at The Home Depot in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as in industrial supply centers across the United States. For more information on RIDGID tools, go to www.ridgid.com or for customer service call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443).
RIDGID R7100 Heavy-Duty 1/2" 2-Speed VSR Drill
Features
o Powerful Extended Motor Life (EML) motor
o 2-speed transmission
o Automatic Safety Clutch
o Auto-stop Brushes
o RIDGID cord package
Motor
o 9.0 Amp, 120-volt Extended Motor Life (EML) motor
o 0-1,000 / 0-3,000 rpm (no-load speed)
Capacities
1/2" Keyed Chuck
Weight
6.6 lbs
Accessories
o Carrying Case
EXTENDED MOTOR LIFE
The RIDGID® EML(TM) (Extended Motor Life) series features a German designed and engineered motor, manufactured to the tightest tolerances imaginable, to keep working even in the dustiest conditions. This motor features:
o Gear teeth which are laser tested to a tolerance of 1/2000 of an inch
o High performance, double dust-sealed ball bearings
o A case-hardened precision armature shaft, tested for 100 percent true running to 1/1 000 of an inch
o Connection wiring, tested at an acceleration of 30 G's - that's 30 times the force of gravity (an F-16 can pull 9 G's)
o A specially designed, winding protection grid, keeping dust and grit out of the motor
o Special wire insulation that provides up to 12 layers of protection
o Glass-fiber epoxy resin insulating the copper wire, allowing it to withstand temperatures over 600 degrees F
o A high-grade copper commutator, fitted to within a 10 micro mm measuring tolerance
These built-in protections make the EML(TM) motor last up to five times longer than other motors, even in the most abusive conditions.
