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Tex-AC TA-01-490
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Main
Tripod. Additional handle. Case for nozzles. Case.
Product typerotary engraverrotary engraver
Specs
Power consumption300 W170 W
Rotation speed8000 – 35000 rpm8000 – 35000 rpm
Collet diameter1.6, 3.2 mm3.2 mm
Features
Functions
speed controller
speed controller
Total number of nozzles12640
Power source
Power sourcemains (230 V)mains (230 V)
In box
Depth gauge
Additional handle
Case (bag)
Flexible shaft
Tripod
More featuresprotective shield
General
Power cord length2 m
Weight0.8 kg
Added to E-Catalogjuly 2022november 2014

Power consumption

The electrical power consumed by the tool during normal operation. Usually, the characteristics indicate the power at the maximum speed / frequency of movements of the working nozzle.

Usually, the higher this indicator, the more intense the tool can act on the material being processed, the better it is suitable for difficult conditions (large volumes of work, hard materials). At the same time, note that high power significantly affects energy consumption; in mains-powered models (see below), this puts strain on the wiring, and in battery-powered models, it requires the use of bulky and heavy batteries and significantly reduces battery life. Yes, and this parameter significantly affects the dimensions, weight and price of the tool itself. Therefore, it is worth choosing a model according to power consumption, taking into account the specifics of the work for which it is planned to be used: for example, it hardly makes sense to purchase a high-performance professional tool for minor repairs around the house or in the country.

Specific recommendations on the optimal power values, depending on the type of tool and the purpose of its use, can be found in special sources.

Collet diameter

The diameter of the collet provided in the design of the rotary engraver (see "Device").

A collet is a specific type of fastening: a split sleeve, the “petals” of which can be compressed and unclenched by twisting / unscrewing the clamp. For a number of technical reasons, this mount is considered optimal for engravers. In order to properly install the working nozzle in such a tool, it is necessary that it fits the diameter of the collet (to be more precise, the mounting size of the nozzle should not exceed this diameter).

Note that there are several standard collet sizes. The most popular is 3.2 mm, but there are other options. And some engravers can be equipped with several mounts of different sizes.

Total number of nozzles

The total number of working attachments supplied with the tool.

The abundance of attachments allows the machine to be used with various materials and for various types of work. At the same time, this parameter significantly affects the cost. Therefore, when choosing, you need to proceed from how important a variety of possibilities is for you - so as not to overpay for extra nozzles that turned out to be useless in fact.

Note that this item is indicated only for engravers (see "Device") - for models of other types, specific types of nozzles are given in the corresponding item (see below).

Depth gauge

The presence of a depth limiter in the design of the tool.

Such a device allows you to control the depth of penetration of the working nozzle when drilling or sawing. The design of the limiter may be different, however, anyway, it prevents immersion in the material to a greater depth than the specified one. This greatly facilitates the work: firstly, the risk of making a cut too deep or a hole is minimized; secondly, with an optimally set limiter, there is no need to regularly measure the depth — to obtain the desired cut or hole, it is enough to immerse the nozzle “up to the stop”.

Power cord length

The length of the network cable can tell you how far from the outlet you can operate the device. Therefore, for domestic use, it is more relevant to choose models with a short cord, for construction work or use in production, in the garage a longer cable is better.

Weight

The weight of the tool can be indicated according to different rules: some manufacturers take into account only the body without a nozzle, others — with a standard working nozzle, for multi-tools (see "Device") the weight of the main unit without a replaceable head, etc. can be indicated. These points are usually specified in the specifications or detailed documentation.

In the case of a power tool, weight has a dual meaning. On the one hand, the smaller it is, the easier it is to hold the unit in your hands during long work and the more convenient it is to carry out fine, accurate processing. On the other hand, a light tool is less stable and has an increased tendency to jerk, which is important under difficult conditions and hard materials.
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