Large Safety Brake Grinders Reduce Injury Risks When Cutting or Grinding

In Booth C-10815, Metabo Corporation (West Chester, PA), creators of the “World’s First” large mechanical safety brake grinders, will launch their large 7 in brake grinders (WEPB 24-180 MVT) and 9 in brake grinders (WEPB 24-230 MVT), both made in Germany. “Safety is an integral part of our philosophy, so introducing these two new large grinders with safety brakes was just a natural progression,” said Terry Tuerk, the senior product manager at Metabo. These new safety brake grinders stop the wheel in two seconds of releasing the paddle switch, significantly reducing the risk of injury in the event the operator loses control of the tool. Keeping the end user’s safety in mind, other safety features of these tools include a non-locking paddle switch and an electronic clutch that helps protect the user if the wheel binds.

Both grinders also include electronic overload protection to keep the motor from overheating, prolonging the tools life, and restart protection that prevents the tool from restarting on its own in the event of a power interruption. Additional features of the tools include anti-vibration side handle and a 3-position back handle for cutting or grinding applications.

Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380-4243, 610-436-5900, www.metabousa.com.