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Powering Up
A new generation of cordless tool batteries boasts longer run times, more durability and less weight
The line of 36-volt tools from DeWalt provides users with increased levels of power, run-time and durability at a similar or less weight than their corded counterparts.
Milwaukee Electric Tool’s V18, Lithium-Ion battery technology replaces the Ni-Cad and NiMH batteries for more power, less weight and less power drop-off.
Makita’s 18-volt LXT Series has been specifically designed for Lithium-Ion technology. This breakthrough in technology features more power, less weight and better engineering.
Ryobi’s 18-volt One+System is designed to give users the freedom to create their own tool combination and places the battery at the heart of the system.
With almost every tool being reincarnated into a cordless version, manufacturers are focusing on battery technology to provide increased run times, lighter tools and more power. Many basic cordless tools such as drill/drivers have been on the market for many years, and the biggest complaints about these tools were that they didn’t hold a charge or they just weren’t as powerful as their corded counterparts. With this in mind, companies conducted extensive user research and used it as a springboard to develop tools that satisfied professional users. The first cordless drill appeared in 1961, manufactured by the Black & Decker Company. This 4.8-volt drill produced between 10 to 20 watts — hardly enough to complete most remodeling projects. Almost half a century later, a range of technological advances have allowed cordless tools to gain an increasing share of the tool market. Stocking the shelves is everything from a basic 9.4-volt up to the newest revelation, the 36-volt. After years of research, manufacturers are providing remodelers with a full range of powerful yet durable cordless power tools. |
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