Comparison Sturm CD3220BL vs Intertool WT-0331

The rotational speed of the working attachment provided by the tool.

If a single number is specified in this field (for example, 1800), it may indicate either a standard, fixed speed or the maximum rotational speed. The maximum speed is indicated when the tool has more than one speed (see “Number of speeds”) and/or a speed controller (see “Functions”). In turn, two or three numbers separated by slashes (for example, 1100/2300/3400) are specified only for models with the corresponding number of separate speeds. Each of these numbers indicates the standard (or, if a speed controller is present, maximum) rotational speed at one of the speed settings.

If the tool has a variable speed adjustment function (dial), but only the maximum speed is known and there is no information about the speed adjustment range, enter up to x rpm (up to 1000) in the field.
If the tool has several speeds and also features variable speed adjustment, but the adjustment range is unknown as well, specify up to x rpm for each speed (up to 1000/ up to 3000)
IMPORTANT: the start button (trigger) is not a variable speed controller, although it allows speed adjustment (the harder you press the button, the higher the speed). The start button cannot be used to select and maintain a specific speed.

In any case, when selecting a tool based on its rotational speed, both its general type (see “Design”) and the specifics of the intended work should be...taken into account. Detailed recommendations on this subject are quite extensive, so there is no point in presenting them all here—it is better to consult specialized sources. We will mention only a few general points. For example, nowadays, high-speed drills are considered to be those capable of delivering more than 3000 rpm. In general, higher speed improves productivity, but there is also a downside: increasing the speed (at the same power) reduces torque, which decreases efficiency when working with resistant materials and large-diameter attachments. Therefore, it makes sense to specifically look for a “high-speed” tool only when speed is of key importance; at the same time, it is worth ensuring that the selected model can provide the necessary torque as well.

Torque is the maximum force with which this model is capable of turning the working nozzle.

Higher torque gives more options, it allows you to cope with complex tasks such as drilling in hard materials, unscrewing stuck screws and nuts, etc. On the other hand, a lot of force requires corresponding power — and this, in turn, affects the dimensions , weight and cost of the tool itself, and also puts forward increased power requirements (mains power, battery capacity or pressure / compressor performance). And for some tasks, excessive torque is basically unacceptable, so for maximum versatility, it is desirable to have torque control — and this affects the cost even more. And the more steps, the more optimally you can configure the tool to perform a particular type of work. So the general rule is this: when choosing, it is worth considering the specifics of the planned work, and not chasing the greatest working effort.

Detailed recommendations on choosing the optimal torque for different types of tools (see "Device") can be found in special sources. Here we note that it is of key importance primarily for screwdrivers, although it is also given for other types of tools. At the same time, in the “weakest” models, the maximum working force does not exceed 15 Nm, in the most powerful ones it is more than 150 Nm.

The total weight of the tool is usually the device itself, without attachments. For battery models (see "Power Source"), usually, the weight is indicated with a standard battery installed; for battery-powered models, the weight can be given both with and without batteries, but in this case this point is not particularly important.

Other things being equal, less weight simplifies work, increases accuracy of movement and allows you to use the tool for longer without tiring. However, note that high power and productivity inevitably increase the mass of the tool; and various tricks to reduce weight increase the price and can reduce reliability. In addition, in some cases, a massive design is more preferable. First of all, this applies to work with a large load — for example, drilling holes of large diameter, or making recesses with impact: a heavy tool is more stable, it is less prone to jerks and shifts due to uneven material, vibration of mechanisms, etc.

It is also worth noting that specific weight values are directly related to the type of tool (see "Device"). Screwdrivers are the lightest — in most of them this figure does not exceed 500 g. Screwdrivers and drill drivers are more "heavy": their average weight is 1.1 – 1.5 kg, although there are many lighter ( 0.6 – 1 kg) and heavier ( 1.6 – 2 kg or more ) models. And clas...sic drills and wrenches have the greatest weight: such a tool must be quite powerful, so for them 1.6 – 2 kg is an average, 2.1 – 2.5 kg is above average, and many units weigh more than 2, 5 kg.

The largest diameter of holes that the tool can make when drilling with a conventional drill in wood.

The larger the hole diameter, the higher the resistance of the material, the more power the tool must provide and the higher the load on it. Therefore, the maximum allowable drilling diameter must not be exceeded, even if the chuck allows you to install a thicker drill bit — this can lead to tool breakage and even injury to others.

It is worth noting that some types of wood can have a fairly high density, and for them the actual allowable drill diameter will be, accordingly, less than the claimed one. However, this is true mainly for exotic breeds, which are extremely rare in our area.

Rated battery voltage for which the cordless tool is designed (see "Power Source").

Manufacturers select the battery voltage taking into account the performance characteristics of the tool and the power supply required to achieve these characteristics. In fact, this means that most often this parameter can be ignored at all when choosing. The only exceptions are some specific situations — for example, if the "household" already has a battery of the same company and you want to evaluate its compatibility with the selected model, if the selected tool is supplied without a battery and you want to immediately order a power source for it, or for accurate comparison of batteries by capacity (see below for more details). But after the purchase, the voltage data can also be useful for finding chargers in addition to or to replace the "native" charger.

As for specific values, in many models the voltage does not exceed 10 V — this is often quite enough. However, much more popular options are 11 to 15 V and 16 to 20 V. There are also higher voltages, but much less frequently.

The capacity of the battery that comes with the corresponding tool (see “Power source”). The most limited capacity values in modern power tools do not even reach 1 Ah ; such batteries are found mainly among electric screwdrivers(see “Device”). And in powerful professional models there are batteries with 3 - 4 Ah or even more.

In theory, the higher the capacity, the longer the tool can work on a single battery charge. However, in practice, everything is far from so simple. Firstly, ampere-hours are a fairly specific unit; its features are such that only batteries with the same voltage can be directly compared by the number of ampere-hours. If there is a difference in voltage, you need to convert the capacity into watt hours and use them for comparison. Secondly, the actual autonomy of the tool depends not only on the properties of the battery, but also on power consumption and other performance characteristics. Thus, it is possible to compare different models in terms of battery capacity only with the same supply voltage and similar capabilities.

Battery models compatible with the tool.

When choosing a tool, this information is relevant mainly for models without a battery in the kit (see "Complete battery"). For tools that come with batteries, the battery model is more of a reference—it's mostly "for the future" if a spare or replacement battery is needed. However, this data can also be useful in the selection process — for example, to assess compatibility with an existing battery on the farm, or to find detailed data on compatible batteries and determine how they meet your requirements (in particular, there are formulas that allow you to determine the time of continuous operation from a specific battery; these formulas can be found in special sources).