Lately, Metabo seems to be coming up with some pretty impressive products. Earlier this year, they announced a 4.0 Ah Li-ion battery pack, and now the portable electric power tool manufacturer has introduced the worldโs first cordless magnetic drill press. Metabo is known for producing tools that are particularly suited for industrial, construction, and welding applications, and the new Metabo MAG 28 LTX fits right in. The Metabo MAG 28 LTX Cordless Magnetic Drill Press usesย a 25.2 V (others might call this a 24V) Li-ion battery to power the tool.
Metabo MAG 28 LTX Cordless Magnetic Drill Press Features
For anchoring the drill to the surface, the tool uses a powerful rare-earth magnet, which requires no energy from the battery. This makes the magย drill suitable for use in remote and previously inaccessible environments.
The unique rare earth magnet is not a โfridge magnetโ. It delivers up to 2,500 lbsย of holding force, which can even be adjusted for precise positioning whenย drilling on vertical, horizontal, and sloped surfaces. The tool can be used with annular cutters, spiral drills, and countersinks,ย and features a maximum drilling diameter of 1-1/4โณ with an annular cutterย and 1/2โ with a spiral drill. Max drilling depth is nearly 2 inches. The magnetic base of the drill has a shape that allows you to easily affix it to pipe and flat steelย construction applications. For working onย overhead or vertical surfaces, Metabo even included a safety strap.
The Metabo MAG 28 LTX drill press has a maximum stroke of 6-5/16โ. The 2-speed tool boasts 380 or 680 no-load revolutions per minuteย and is designed with a dual-level, permanently lubricated gearbox forย speed and torque optimization. It features electronic thermal overloadย and jam protection to increase the life of the motor. A safety cut-out protects the operators in the event that a batteryย is inserted with the machine in the on position. Lastly, an integrated gravity coolant container with through-the-spindle feed is also included to keep everything running smoothly. Check out this video of the new tool in action:
The cordlessย Metabo MAG 28 LTX Magnetic Drill Press 25.2 V, 3.0 Ah Li-ion batteryย pack can be charged in just 15 minutes with the included rapid charger, which uses air cooling to (safely) speed up the process. Another really cool feature is that a spare battery pack can also beย stored in the drillโs base. The MAG 28 LTX,ย battery packs, and charger all come with a three-year warranty. The kit includes the MAG 28 LTX, Weldon 3/4โณ tool holder, ejector pin, chuck adapter, geared chuck, chuck key, MT 2 drift key, safety strap, Allen key, and two 25.2 V, 3.0 Ah Li-ion battery packs.
Metabo MAG 28 LTX Cordless Magnetic Drill Press Features & Specifications
- Battery: 2 x 25.2V/3.0 Ah Li-ion
- Max dia (core): 1-1/4โณ
- Max dia (spiral): 1/2โณ
- Max depth: 1-31/32โณ
- Max stroke: 6-5/16โณ
- Base: 2.75 x 7.5 x 7.5 mm
- RPM: 380/680
- Bit retainer: Morse taper MK 2, Weldon shaft (3/4โณ)
- Ejector pin (6.35 x 77 mm)
- Geared chuck 13 mm with adapter MK2
- MK 2 drift, Allen & chuck keys
- Safety strap
- โAIR COOLEDโ super quick charger ASS 15 Plus
- Transport case
This is a very powerful, very specialized tool. Theย Metabo MAG 28 LTX Cordless Magnetic Drill Press is also the first of its kind. While it doesnโt have the huge stroke length of larger magnetic drills, the fact that itโs cordless will mean that this tool will find its niche and fill it nicely. Weโd also bet that they will secure the market for some time, as this isnโt an area likely to receive much competition for some time. Very innovative!
