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Content about Metabo Corp. - Page 3
- From The Fabricator
Metabo hires marketing manager
- Oct 29, 2012
- Finishing
- News Release
Metabo Corp., an international manufacturer of professional-grade, portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction, and welding applications in West Chester, Pa., has hired Jere L. Geib Jr. as its new marketing manager. He is responsible for marketing, advertising, and...
- From The Fabricator
Metabo's job site training highlights safe tool, accessory use
- Aug 29, 2012
- Power Tools
- News Release
Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa., a manufacturer of portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction, and welding applications, now offers an on-site safety and support program to review proper tool and accessory use. The safety training seminar, which can last anywhere from...
- From The Welder
Abrasive wheel delivers both cutting, grinding
- Jul 19, 2012
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. offers the Combinator combined cutting and grinding wheel. It eliminates the need to change abrasive wheels during cutting and grinding applications. The wheel is suitable for cutting, deburring, and light grinding. With three layers of fiberglass measuring 0.078 in. thick, it cuts...
- From The Fabricator
Are cordless hand tools ready for metal fabricating?
- By Dan Davis
- May 1, 2012
- Power Tools
- Article
Odds are people laughed at the idea of a cordless hand tool ever replacing a corded tool on an assembly line, but the sight of a bank of charging stations at a major manufacturing plant is increasingly common. With that in mind, could more cordless tools be found on the fabricating shop floor in the future?
- From The Fabricator
Instant-brake grinders add to safety
- Mar 27, 2012
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced two new angle grinders designed to stop wheel rotation in 2 sec. or less when the deadman safety switch is released, reducing the likelihood of injuries. Suitable for heavy-duty grinding and cutting applications, both grinders feature a 12.2-amp motor and 1,400 W of...
- From The Fabricator
3-D pyramid abrasives allow finer grit sizes to remove more material
- Nov 7, 2011
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced a line of pyramid-design abrasives. The new aluminum oxide abrasives feature a 3-D-structured geometric grain placement that allows finer grit sizes to remove more material while giving work surfaces a consistent, even finish. According to the manufacturer, users can...
- From The Fabricator
Angle grinder delivers 2,000 W of power
- Oct 17, 2011
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. offers the W2000 7-in. angle grinder. The unit delivers 2,000 W of power for cutting, grinding, and sanding applications. Equipped with a 7-in. wheel guard, the grinder features a 15-amp motor, 89 in.-lbs. of torque, and a no-load speed of 8,500 RPM. It includes a simplified on/off...
- From The Fabricator
Extended nose grinder finishes, polishes hard-to-access fillet welds
- Mar 29, 2011
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. offers the KNSE 12-150 fillet weld grinder for finishing metals, including stainless steel. The extended-nose grinder is used for finishing and polishing hard-to-access fillet welds typically found on handrails and inside welds on enclosed areas. The 6.6-lb. unit has a flat design....
- From The Fabricator
Burnisher accommodates wheel diameters from 4 to 4.5 in., widths from 0.625 to 4 in.
- Feb 17, 2011
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. offers the SE12-115 burnisher for finishing and polishing stainless steel and other metals. With accessories such as an expansion roll, sanding and abrasive belts, flap wheels, a stripping wheel, burnishing rings, wire wheels, a fiber brush, and a belt driver, the burnisher can be...
- From The Fabricator
Angle grinder has enhanced safety features
- Jul 12, 2010
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced the new 6-in. WB11-150 Quick compact angle grinder. When used in conjunction with grinding disks, the brake stops the tool within 3 seconds; with thin cutting disks, it stops in less than 1.5 second. The grinder features a racket grip and dual grip zones. The...
- From The Fabricator
Electronic grinder has nonlocking paddle switch
- Jun 1, 2010
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. offers an electronic 6-in. angle grinder/cutoff machine with a nonlocking paddle switch. The WEP14-150 Quick "Deadman" turns off automatically when released or dropped. With a 12.2-amp motor, the machine is suitable for use by welders, pipe fitters, plumbers, steam fitters,...
- From The Fabricator
Angle grinder has autobalancing flange
- Mar 15, 2010
- Finishing
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced the 6-in. WEPA14-150 Quick small-angle grinder. Its autobalancing flange, pressed onto the spindle, replaces a traditional backing flange. Ball bearings automatically offset out-of-balance conditions present in the grinding accessory while the tool is in use to help...
- From The Welder
Cutting wheel line expanded
- Sep 9, 2009
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. now offers its expanded Choice Cuts line of thin cutting wheels matched to specific applications. The expanded line features four wheel types with a wider selection of job-matched abrasive grains and engineered resin bond formulas to enhance cutting speeds and wheel life. Suitable for...
- From The Welder
Compact angle grinder has 10,000 RPM no-load speed
- Nov 11, 2008
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Metabo Corp.'s compact W8-125, a 5-in. angle grinder, is suitable for finishing welded seams, rough grinding for weld preparation, and sanding and cutting applications. The grinder employs cooling technology with repositioned brushes for unrestricted airflow and a fan that pulls air through the...
- From The Welder
Angle grinder can be used in many different positions
- Apr 15, 2008
- Cutting and Weld Prep
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced the W6-115, a 4-1/2-in. angle grinder. The 4.5-lb. grinder has a 2-3/16-in.-dia. grip and can be used in many different positions, the company reports. It has a 650-W, 6-amp motor and a no-load speed of 11,000 RPM. Maximum torque is 16 in.-lbs. The grinder features a...
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