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| Quick and safe solution for cutting up to two-inch conduit holes  Greenlee, a Textron Inc. company, launched its new "L" Series Battery Powered Knockout Punch Drivers are capable of punching a hole for 2-inch conduit (2.416-inch diameter) in 10-gauge (3.5 mm) mild steel and 12-gauge (2.5 mm) stainless in about 10 seconds. Like the other "L" Series tools, the LS60L represents the biggest advancement in battery-powered knockout drivers ever for electrical contractor that performs commercial or industrial work. "To my knowledge, no other company offers a self-contained battery-powered tool for driving knockout punches," said Brian Allison, Senior Product Manager.The LS60L driver tools senses when the hole is completely punched and automatically shuts off to prevent damage to the punch and die. The LS60L driver tools are designed with a forward handle position that improves tool balance while the one trigger controls all tool functions. The overmolded tacky grip makes gripping the tool easier and more ergonomic. There's an LED work light that illuminates dark work areas and provides the operator with the battery charge and tool maintenance status. The state of the art 18V lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery provides 70-percent more cycles per charge and faster cycle times, and the smart battery chargers control the charging current, charging voltage and battery temperature to maximize battery life. They are available with a 120V, 12V, or 230V battery charger or with a 120V or 230V corded adapter in place of batteries and charger. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |