Imported to South Africa by the Positec Group, German powertool brand Kress has given its range of powertools a boost with the KUC60.2 rotary hammer drill set and the handheld KU800 brushless grinder, both of which fit neatly into any toolbox.
The KUC60.2 features a low-maintenance brushless design and has three swappable functions: Drilling, hammer drilling, and chiselling – the KUC60.2’s chisel function has a separate angle adjustment setting to make the action easier to control while utilising the 2 joules of impact energy. The tool delivers 4 700bpms of high-speed drilling power, with an SDS+ chuck that allows for the easy switching of bit fittings that are held tightly in place with the four bit clamps (regular drills have three clamps).
The KUC60.2 can be used to drill through 22mm of concrete, 28mm of wood and 13mm of steel, and the knuckleguard provides added protection from flying debris during hammering applications. It weighs 2.8kg and comes with an easy-grip side handle that allows for comfortable use regardless of which of the three actions is being applied.
The KU800 grinder is a small-angle device that allows users to get into the tightest of spaces, with a safety protection power-off setting that switches the tool off automatically should it be dropped, and a quick brake protection feature that stops the grinding disc in milliseconds in an emergency. It carries a disc up to 100mm in diameter, and pushes through 8 500rpm to deliver intense grinding action.
Weighing 3kg, it is lighter than most other grinders in the same category, but the KU800 has loads of hidden features inside its small frame. Kress’s patented spindle labyrinth is a dustproof design to keep the grinder’s internal mechanisms clean of debris, dust and other possible contaminants, while a stainless steel gear provides durability and longevity no matter what application the grinder is being used on. There is also the intelligent PMP power management system that protects the user by detecting surges in current and switching off the device before there is a problem.
Both tools make use of Kress’s 20V Max 4.0Ah KrossPack batteries – they charge from flat to 100% in just two hours and can be hot-swapped with any cordless Kress tool – one size fits and powers all. The KU800 and KUC60.2 come with full accessories including storage case, battery charger and two 20V batteries each.
Enquiries: www.kresstools.co.za
