DEWALT 28V – ‘WORKS HARDER. LASTS LONGER.’

DEWALT – announces a new cordless platform to offer the professional power tool user a range of 28v machines incorporating Nano Technology.  The 28V platform offers ultimate cordless performance with a perfect power to weight ratio for a range of heavy duty cordless applications.  DEWALT Nano Technology also offers the user maximum durability and battery cycle life – typically 2000 recharges per battery – figures unheard of with traditional battery chemistries. 

The DEWALT 28v Nano range also offers many innovative features to the cordless user.  Each tool in the new platform is powered by the 28v high performance battery pack.  The battery has a lightweight design –, has no memory and virtually no self discharge.  

In August 2007 DEWALT will launch the DC228KL SDS Rotary Hammer Drill – the central product to the range.   Key features are AVC (Active Vibration Control) delivering a tri axle vibration of only 8m/s² and rotary stop for chiselling applications.  The DC228KL will offer professional users a new generation cordless SDS hammer weighing in at a lightest in class 3.4kg.  The smaller, lighter lithium-ion battery allows for excellent ergonomics, whilst giving 40% more runtime than a traditional 24v NiCd battery.  

August 2007 will also see the launch of the DCX5402 first DEWALT 28v Combo kit which comprises of the following tools:   DC229 SDS Rotary Hammer Drill, DC310 Circular Saw, DC315 Reciprocating Saw and DC519 Flashlight.  The combo kit will come with 2 Lithium Ion Nano batteries and a one hour charger in the kitbox.  

The DC229KL is like the DC228KL but with the added benefit of a quick change chuck allowing users to easily change between a standard SDS Plus fitment and a 13mm 3 Jaw chuck for drilling into a range of materials.  

In addition to the DC229 SDS Rotary Hammer Drill, the combo pack also includes the DC310 Circular Saw which is designed around durability and accuracy with the high strength Magnesium shoe and upper guard bring both these benefits to the user.  The 0 – 50° bevel capacity allows for aggressive but accurate bevel cuts.   The anti slip comfort grip provides increased levels of safety by giving the user a firm grip on the tool, whilst also providing comfort in extended periods of use.  

Also in the combo pack is the DC315 Reciprocating Saw which combines innovation with durability with the patented 4 position keyless blade clamp system offering ease of use as well as excellent ergonomics in a wide range of applications.  With cutting speeds up to 3000 spm and a stroke length of 29mm users can cut wood, metals and plastics fast.  The heavy duty motor with electric brake withstands even the toughest applications.  

The DC519 Flashlight completes this combo pack with features such as a flexible neck design with clips for versatility, and a wide angle beam of light providing much more light to the user than a conventional flashlight.   

For the 28v system DEWALT have once more partnered with A123 systems – a developer of new generation lithium-ion batteries, incorporating nanoscale technology.  This technology has been developed exclusively for DEWALT for power tool applications and has been licensed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  This unique battery chemistry offers a higher level of power, durability and life when compared with other conventional lithium technologies.    DEWALT are currently working on expanding this 28v platform to incorporate many more tools that have been successful in both the 36v and 18v systems and will announce further 28v launches in the coming months.    

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