Bosch Professional Power Tools has completely redesigned its cordless combi drills and drill drivers.
The Bosch Turbo Tough range, named to reflect the products' speed and robustness, is faster, provides unrivalled torque and is said to be 35% more durable than its competitors. The range has been developed taking account of Bosch research, which indicates over three quarters of the market uses nickel based batteries to power their cordless tools.
The 48 mm Bosch-built motor used throughout the range is double wound, providing an outstanding overload capacity through better heat dissipation. The newly developed five-planet gearbox is all-metal and incorporates a world first - a fan-assisted air-cooling system.
The tools incorporate a progressive clutch that allows very precise torque settings for every screw diameter, which is ideal for driving smaller screws.
The robust NiMH batteries supplied contain cooling sticks that extend overall life and the battery switch connections have been improved to give 12 points of contact with the tool, further improving connection and overall battery life.
The redesign improves the overall working balance of the tool and incorporates a slim handle with soft grip pads at both front and rear.
In addition to the excellent build and quality components, robustness comes from the tool's Dura-shield flexible housing and three-piece stack construction. As a testimony to their strength, the tools continue to work normally after a 2m drop from height.
The tools also feature a single-sleeve autolock chuck with tungsten carbide teeth to provide long lasting grip.
The GSB combi gearbox ratio has been optimised for hammer drilling and, in second gear, has an impact rate of 0-31,000 rpm. It also provides unrivalled torque. No torque adjustment is needed when switching to hammer mode and the same torque setting is available when the hammer mode is switched off.
The GSB combi is available in 18, 14.4 and 12-volt versions.
All Bosch Professional Blue Power Tools have a three-year warranty. Customers can register their tools online by visiting www.boschpowertools.co.uk.
