Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Electronic control ups angle grinder productivity

An angle grinder, which maintains a constant speed while operating during both maximum load and no-load conditions, allows the user to achieve significantly greater productivity while grinding.

The WE14-150 Plus angle grinder, which maintains a constant speed while operating during both maximum load and no-load conditions, has been introduced by Metabo. The tool features Metabo's Vario-Constamatic (VC) full-wave electronic speed control, allowing the operator to achieve significantly greater productivity while grinding. The WE14-150 offers thermal overload protection to reduce motor burn out when used in heavy-duty applications.

A light signal flashes to give warning of impending overload to the operator if the temperature of the windings should approach the maximum permissible value.

The grinder includes several standard features for easy operation, including Metabo's unique 'Quick' system that enables the operator to change grinding wheels without the use of tools, significantly reducing downtime.

Metabo also offers a tool-less wheel guard adjustment that allows the operator to make adjustments rapidly and safely.

The WE14-150 incorporates Metabo's Marathon motor with epoxy resin powder-coated field coils, which make the motor extremely resistant to destructive grinding dust and help prevent overheating.

The grinder also includes a two-position side handle for additional comfort and control during operation, as well as Metabo's exclusive S-automatic safety clutch to prevent injury from kickback in the event of a wheel jam.

A winding protection grid deflects harmful airborne debris away from armature windings, increasing motor life by up to five times.