Comparison Tex-AC TA-01-475 vs Intertool DT-0200

Power consumed when operating an electric tool (see “Type”). Essentially, this is the power of the electric motor installed in the tool.

This indicator primarily determines electricity consumption and connection requirements. Thus, devices with a power of up to 3.5 kW can operate from a regular 230 V outlet; at higher values, as a rule, a connection to a 400 V network is required.

Also, based on power consumption, the general capabilities of tools are often assessed and compared - operating speed, ability to cope with hard materials, etc. Technically, this is not entirely true, since such characteristics depend not on the consumed, but on the useful power (see above). However, the latter is indicated relatively rarely in the characteristics, and the difference in energy consumption most often more or less corresponds to the difference in output power. So it is quite possible to say that the higher the power consumption, the “stronger” the tool as a whole, the greater the cutting depth and operating speed it can provide, and the better suited for hard materials.

The diameter of the seat hole in the discs or cutters for which the tool is designed, in other words, the diameter of the seat on the tool spindle. This information is necessary first of all for the purchase of cutters / discs: the diameter of the hole in the work item must match the size of the spindle.

Also note that larger discs and cutters often have a larger bore diameter, but there is no rigid dependence here.

— Self -propelled. A feature found exclusively in joint cutters (see "Device"). Such a tool has a wheel drive and is able to move independently; the travel speed during operation adjusts to the cutting speed. At idle, it is also low; however, the self-propelled design saves a lot of operator effort, especially when it comes to powerful heavy units — for them wheel drive is almost a must.

— Soft start. Function applicable to models with an electric motor (see "Type"). Without a soft start system, the motor consumes high current at the time of starting, which leads to noticeable voltage fluctuations in the network; and spinning up to operating speed occurs very quickly, with a jerk — as a result, if the hold is not strong enough, the tool can be released from the hands. Soft start avoids these phenomena: the control electronics limits the starting current, preventing power surges and sharp jerks of the tool.

— Maintain momentum. Maintaining constant engine speed regardless of the load on the disc / cutter. For this, electronics are used that control the power of the engine: at a low load, the power decreases, and with an increase in resistance, it increases, due to which the speed of rotation of the disk / cutter remains unchanged. Working at a constant speed has a positive effect on both the quality of processing and the service life of the discs / cutters....

— Electronic engine protection. Control electronics to prevent damage to the tool when overloaded or overheated. In the event of critical situations, such a system turns off the power to the engine in order to avoid breakdowns. You may need to press the unlock button to continue working. Such protection is found only in electric motors (see "Type").

— Brushless motor. The presence of such an engine provides a number of advantages over traditional collector engines: in particular, they are more economical in terms of energy consumption, less noisy, and also do not spark, which can be important in conditions of increased fire danger. The disadvantages of brushless motors are complexity and high cost.

— Safety clutch. Special coupling located between the motor shaft and the spindle; may be disposable or reusable. With a critical increase in resistance on the disk / cutter (for example, if the disk is jammed), this clutch is destroyed or opened, preventing engine damage and sharp jerks of the tool. This type of protection is also found in electric tools and in units with internal combustion engines (see "Type").

— Laser marker. Indicator light showing where the cut line will go when the tool is moving straight ahead. This feature is especially convenient since the blade or cutter is usually hidden from the operator's eyes by a protective cover.

Approximate noise level produced by the instrument during operation (actual volume may vary depending on performance).

The lower the noise, the more comfortable the use of the tool, the easier it is to work with it without headphones or other noise protection equipment. It is easiest to evaluate a specific volume level using comparative tables. In general, wall chasers and jointers are quite noisy equipment — in most models, the volume exceeds 90 dB (loudness comparable to the sound of a moving freight car at 7 m), and in the most noisy this figure reaches 118 – 119 dB, which is only slightly below the human pain threshold . If the volume is more than 100 dB, it is highly recommended to use protective headphones or earplugs.