PANASONIC Dual Voltage Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools
Panasonic recently expanded their line of Tough IPTM Li-Ion Cordless Power Tools. The Tough Panasonic Dual Voltage Cordless Tools IP line now features products with new Dual Voltage Technology.
What is Dual Voltage Technology?
Dual Voltage technology allows you to select tools to be used as both 18-volt and 14.4-volt with just a switch of the battery pack. Panasonic is currently the only power tool manufacturer to have this type of technology available.
Where’s the Value?
Having a tool that can operate with Dual Voltage Technology means having a tool that can utilize all of the battery platforms you own. You can now swap out the Panasonic 4.2Ah LS Li-ion battery pack or existing 14.4-volt or 18-volt batteries to achieve the desired voltage. Now you can use a lighter battery, making the tool lighter if needed or the application warrants.
This proprietary Dual Voltage Technology is now available on the Cordless ½-inch Drill and Driver kit, the ¼-inch Hex Quick Connect Cordless Impact Driver Kit, Cordless ½-inch Square Drive Impact Wrench and the Cordless Reciprocating Saw (tool only).
What’s in the kit?
The kits come with a charger, two 4.2Ah LS Li-ion battery packs and a carrying case.
Panasonic Smart Chargers:
Panasonic’s battery charger extends the life of the 4.2Ah LS battery pack and power tool through electronic monitoring. The charger looks for even discharge while preventing over-charging and over-discharging.
Let’s face it contractors use their tools to get things done and that sometimes means pushing them hard! Panasonic has an electrconic over-discharge sensor to prevent the user from running the tool after it reaches the point where too-low voltage output could damage the battery or tool, and an internal temperature sensor also indicates if internal battery temperatures rise, and cuts off tool power if it reaches critical levels.
Other Tough IP Li-ion 18v/14.4v Dual Voltage Technology Tools:
The Tough IP Li-ion drill has an IP 56 rating for dust and water resistance, and includes the following features:
- Variable speed and reversible with a two-speed transmission
- 80-600 rpm low speed ideal for deep-wood drilling and driving jobs
- 220-1.750 rpm high speed best for metal drilling jobs
- 18-stage clutch
- It adjusts from approximately 4.3 to 39.0 inches in two-lb. increments to match driving needs
- Electric brake to stop the chuck instantly when the trigger is released
- Compact size (8-inches long by 9-13/32-inches tall by 2-5/16-inches wide) to easily fit into tight work spaces
- Light weight – only 4.30 lbs. including the battery
- Built-in LED light to make working in dark areas easier
The Tough IP Li-ion ¼-inch Hex Quick Connect Cordless Impact Driver Kit has the following features:
- High/Hard setting is for heavy driving jobs such as setting lag bolts, tightening large bolts and nuts or driving long screws
- This setting delivers 0-2,500 no-load rpm, 1,370 inches-lbs. of torque and 0-3,000 impacts per minute (ipm)
- Medium setting is suited for driving self-tapping screws and conduit clip fasteners
- This setting delivers 0-1,400 no-load rpm, 1,150 inches-lbs. of torque and 0-2,800 ipm
- Low/Soft setting is great for delicate fastening jobs that require controlled power This setting delivers 0-1,000 rpm, 230 inches-lbs. of torque and 0-2,000 ipm
- Electric brake to stop the ¼ Hex Quick-Connect Bit instantly in all modes
- Brushless motor, durable switch and sealed control circuits in the tool body and battery pack to deliver top power, speed, runtime and long tool life
- Compact size (2-13/32-inches wide by 9-17/32-inches tall by 6-5/8-inches long) to easily fit into tight work spaces
- Light weight – only 3.50 lbs. including the battery
- Built-in LED light to make working in dark areas easier
The Tough IP Li-ion EY75A2X (Tool Only – No Kit) Cordless ½-inch Square Drive Impact Wrench has the following features:
- High/Hard setting is for heavy driving jobs such as setting lag bolts, tightening large bolts and nuts or driving long screws
- This setting delivers 0-2,300 no-load rpm, 1,815 inches-lbs. of torque and 0-3,500 impacts ipm
- Medium setting is suited for driving self-tapping screws and conduit clip fasteners
- This setting delivers 0-1,400 no-load rpm, 1,240 inches-lbs. of torque and 0-2,800 ipm
- Low/Soft setting is great for delicate fastening jobs that require controlled power such as the installation of cabinet hinges and fastening wall plates to electrical boxes
- This setting delivers 0-1,000 rpm, 440 inches-lbs. of torque and 0-2,000 ipm
- Electric brake to stop the ½ Square Chuck instantly in all modes
- Brushless motor, durable switch and sealed control circuits in the tool body and battery pack to deliver top power, speed, runtime and long tool life
- Compact size (2-13/32-inches wide by 9-17/32-inches tall by 6-1/8-inches long) to easily fit into tight work spaces
- Light weight – only 3.75 lbs. including the battery
- Built-in LED light to make working in dark areas easier
The Tough IP Li-ion EY45A1LS1G/EY45A1X (Tool Only) Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit has the following features:
- High-torque motor makes cutting all wood and steel a breeze.
- with a 1-1/8-inch long-stroke length running at 0-2,800 strokes per minute, this saw is fast is efficient.
- Compact size (18-1/8-inches long by 8-1/4-inches tall by 3-7/16-inches wide) to easily fit into tight work spaces
- Light weight – only 7.50 lbs. including the battery and an ergonomic design to help keep the user’s wrist in the neutral position, preventing fatigue and increasing control