EQUIPMENT ADVICE by Festool

CORDLESS PRECISION WITH FESTOOL

Cordless machines have a reputation for lack of power and performance which can adversely affect the finished product. This can often mean that the user has to rework his job thus costing time and money.

However, iKBBI sponsors Festool, ensures that there is no compromise in power or performance throughout the company’s entire cordless range no matter what the application. This is achieved by using brushless motors, a high quality battery and a charging system that cools the battery pack.

So as an example, when a laminate based materials like a worktop needs to be trimmed on site, the TSC 55 Plunge cut saw will achieve a splinter free cut. The TSC uses a brushless motor so the Airstream battery system is used efficiently and as a result the machine that has the same RPM and performance as a comparable corded machine but with the convenience of freedom of movement.

On occasions when a scribe is needed then the PSC420 Jigsaw can be used and like the TSC 55 Plunge Cut Saw will match in performance any corded version, it’s fantastically accurate and the cut is splinter free.

So what makes a Festool Airstream battery so effective? Well, the machine can be worked very hard so the ‘draw’ on the battery is high which produces heat. The heat from the cells need to be dissipated and this is where the Airstream charger can be a real time and cost saver, for as soon as the battery is slotted into position the fan on the charger will pull air through the cells of the battery so it is actively cooling the battery. This means the cells cool and can be charged. It also helps to look after the cells within the battery so they perform for as long as possible.

The Airstream charger will also display the length of time until the battery is fully charged. The use of a brushless motor in all of the 18v cordless machines from Festool means that the full range produce immediate torque so the performance if high as soon as the trigger is pulled but it also means that the battery is used very efficiently so work can continue. Using cutting-edge technology to increase the performance of machines is an area where Festool excels so you can be assured of achieving the perfect finish with virtually any modern material.

Its always worth KBB installers considering that as power tools are a big investment then any warranty policy needs to be considered at the point of purchase and therefore Festool is a safe choice as it offers an all-inclusive service, 15 day money back guarantee so if the model is not suitable for the application purchased, a £100 theft insurance, 10 year spare parts policy, and all repairs covered over three years. Better still, even the battery is covered under the warranty policy.

www.festool.co.uk