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Cordless 6-in. safety brake angle grinder powered by new 18-V battery platform

Metabo USA has announced the launch of the WPB18 LTX BL 150 Quick, which the company says is the world’s first 6-in. cordless safety brake angle grinder.

The unit can produce nearly 1,000 W of power. Driven by the manufacturer’s second-generation brushless motor, it features an electronic brake system that will stop wheels in 2 sec. or less, as well as an electronic safety clutch system designed to reduce the risk of grinder kickback if the grinder binds up. The grinder also comes with the company’s new Quick Nut, which allows tool-free wheel change.

The grinder also features the company’s new LiHD high-density 18-V battery platform, which generates up to 67 percent more power than traditional 18-V lithium-ion cells, according to the company. Improved energy management also increases run time by up to 87 percent and battery life by as much as 100 percent compared to industry-standard 5.0-Ah batteries, the manufacturer reports.