Electrical Contracting News (ECN) May 2017 | Page 44

SPECIAL FEATURE

SPECIAL FEATURE

TOOLS & WORKWEAR

HARD JOBS , MADE EASIER

Simon Miller , marketing director for Hitachi Power Tools , looks at how advanced motor technology in hammer drills is making life simpler for electrical contractors .

Power tool technology is on the up . Users can now expect quicker , simpler and more reliable tools than ever before , not to mention longer warranties too . The power tool industry refuses to stand still and advances in brushless motor technology , ergonomics and battery technology are making work on site easier all the time for electrical contractors .

These technological advances are important when it comes to the tough jobs that every electrical contractor comes across on site . The technology that makes it easier to chase cable runs into walls , remove tiles or bricks , break concrete or masonry , or chip and chisel is now readily available in the range of demolition hammers from Hitachi Power Tools .
Hitachi ’ s range of brushless motor demolition hammers ( that includes the DH40MEY and DH45ME 
 SDS-Max rotary demolition hammers , the H45MEY 
 low vibration SDS-Max demolition hammer and the H60MEY 
 low vibration SDS- Max demolition hammer ) all offer high performance even with extension cables , have a low vibration rear handle , variable speed and constant speed control .
Reduced maintenance
By incorporating brushless motor technology and with improved dust proofing , these tools reduce maintenance and increase service life . Demolition hammers like these can save electricians time and money , not just in respect of cleaning the power tools , but replacing parts too .
Those familiar with brushed motors will know it is inevitable that , over time , the tool will lose speed , produce sparks and heat and will eventually need replacement parts . This is because the brushes are in constant contact with the commutator during use making friction unavoidable . Brushless motors suffer none of this energy loss . In fact
Hammer drills have been designed to make sure the user is protected as much as possible from vibration .
brushless motors can provide as much as twice the performance of a brushed motor , particularly as there is space to make the copper windings on the outside of the motor larger .
Unlike a brushed motor , which will always run as fast as it can , the electronics in a brushless motor adjust according to the task . With soft surfaces , the brushless tool will sense the lack of resistance and adjust accordingly so saving energy . With harder surfaces , like cement or brickwork , Hitachi ’ s new system will automatically draw more power as needed making quick work of tough jobs .
The increased comfort provided by these ergonomically designed tools is important too , especially on harder demolition or chiselling jobs . Hammer drills have been designed to make sure the user is protected as much as possible from the vibration caused by drilling into hard materials .
The very latest brushless motor demolition hammers offer flexibility , improve efficiency , increase safety and provide a longer life – driving costs down . Longer warranties , such as Hitachi ’ s three year extended warranty scheme ( available when registered online within four weeks of purchase ), save electrical contractors ’ time , money and hassle and make those everyday jobs just that little bit easier .
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