Construction World March 2020

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EASIER AND FASTER SEQUENTIAL REBAR TYING

Makita’s 18 V cordless, brushless rebar tying tool (model DTR180Z).

T KH ORFDO FRQVWUXFWLRQ PDUNHW ZLOO RQFH DJDLQ EHQHͤW from another new addition to the already comprehensive Makita range (over 100 models available, including the Twin Battery 18 V+18 V = 36 range) of Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless tools. The new 18 V LXT Cordless DTR180Z Rebar Tying Tool will dramatically increase production for users in the precast, concrete construction and steel industries. This new model has a brushless motor that produces less friction and heat, WKHUHIRUH SURYLGLQJ KLJKHU RSHUDWLQJ HͦFLHQF\ DQG LQFUHDVLQJ

the output power and work amount on a single full battery charge. Modes of operation The Makita DTR180Z features two modes of operation – single or continuous actuation, with a simple push of a button. It will tie approximately 6 400 ties with a 6 Ah battery and 5 300 ties when using a 5 Ah battery on a single battery charge, when tying 10 mm x 10 mm two piece rebar. The tying strength is digitally adjusted (six stages) to match your various tension strength

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