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Industrial Cordless Power Tools

There is more to the cordless power tools market than just cordless drills and cordless jigsaws, almost every aspect of industrial construction and its associated tasks has been changed by the introduction of small, powerful and portable cordless industrial power tools. Machines such as cordless nail guns and even cordless caulking guns have massively increased the productivity of the individual worker in heavy industries.

Pretty much all areas of construction these days incorporate the use of compact, powerful and highly portable cordless power tools. Machines such as cordless drills, cordless planers, cordless saws and cordless nail & staple guns have significantly increased the efficiency and productivity of the individual in the building industry.

Cordless power tools are truly at the cutting edge of engineering technology these days and whilst we marvel at the constructions carried out by the designers and engineers of today it is the humble cordless industrial power tool that ensures that such creations come to fruition through their never-ending hard use throughout the day. Likewise the speed and power of the construction vehicles may capture the presses attention, but it is the robustness of the power tools used within the automotive trade, that allows such machines to operate at all.

Modern quality battery operated power tools like cordless drill drivers and cordless impact drivers are designed to handle an amazing amount of abuse, while offering more power, more efficiency and greater levels of safety every year. Even now after power tools have become such an established item on the construction site and within the automotive industry, development continues, with the latest range of Lithium Ion battery powered tools offering the longest ever running time in conjunction with faster charge times and a lighter construction.

Without a doubt the next generation of modern cordless power tools, are marvels of engineering that can make a real difference to the efficiency of your workforce. The replacement of older, cordless or corded tools with up to date cordless tools can significantly improve site and workshop safety as well as reducing costly long term maintenance and repair costs of existing tools.

Battery Types and Chargers

The type of battery that comes with your cordless tool often may determine how heavy or light your unit will ultimately be. While many conventional cordless drills come with nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, there are newer, superior alternatives that have become available in more recent times; namely Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH). These variations offer increased power and run time whilst weighing far less than their traditional NiCd counterparts and not requiring a full discharge before a recharge which is a very useful feature.

Li-Ion and NiMH batteries are also better for the environment, as they do not contain the toxic material cadmium, which over time can find its way into groundwater for instance if the NiCd battery is thrown away and not recycled properly. Of course battery technology is invariably a determining factor in the price of cordless tools, and drills that feature new-style batteries will typically cost more than their NiCd counterparts, but the benefits are well worth considering.

The battery charger that comes with your cordless drill is another thing to consider. There are typically two types of battery chargers; rapid chargers and slow chargers. Again, depending on your needs, the battery charger can make or break your purchasing decision. Rapid chargers can usually produce a fully charged battery in 15 minutes or under, while slow chargers can often take a few hours to replenish the voltage.

Smart chargers are also available. This type of charger has an indicator that tells the user how far along the recharging process is and give an indication of the time remaining for a full charge to be completed..

Battery Voltage

Most DIY enthusiasts should be able to get along quite well with 10.8 volt to 14.4 volt cordless tools, if their only requirements are typical home repairs and minor construction tasks. For more heavy use or for industrial use the 18 Volt devices are a better choice. Voltages up to 24 Volt or even 36 Volt are also available for such tools as hammer or rotary drills; for serious work in masonry or brickwork. Generally the higher the voltage the greater the torque, or power, as well as weight.

Of course, having a powerful high volt battery doesn't mean much if you are constantly running it flat, so you must consider its amp-hours (Ah) rating as well as the Voltage. This indicates how long the battery will last i.e. how many amps can be used for an hour or conversely how many hours an amp can be supplied. For some, a lower voltage battery with a higher amp-hour rating is a better choice than a higher voltage battery with a lower amp-hour rating.