New TOUGH TOOL IP Technology for Panasonic Power Tools

Panasonic Europe is pleased to announce the launch of a new Power Tool innovation, the “Tough Tool IP” technology. This step forward provides a new level of toughness in the form of resistance to dust and water.

TOUGH TOOL IP - Intelligent Power Tool Evolution

Panasonic is renowned for developing intelligent Power Tools to fill all the needs required by today’s professional user. All tools are developed to be a compact size with amazing performance. Panasonic’s Tough Tool IP range have been developed to offer a new level of toughness in the form of resistance to dust and water as recognized under international standards administered by the International Electro technical Commission (IEC).

The Tests place the tools in the toughest conditions imaginable. The tool is placed in an environment in which it is subjected to heavy dust or water and then checked to ensure it still continues to function properly.

13 Panasonic cordless Power Tools have passed this IP standard test administered by the International Electro technical Commission (IEC). They reached the level IP56 according to IEC60529, this rating classifies the tools as “Dust-protected” and “Protected against powerful water jets”.

To achieve this level, the components of the tools were specially adapted. The switches are treated with a special compound and in the Rotary Hammer an additional rubber cap ensures the switch is sealed against water and dust. The electronic circuits of the drills control panel and the battery packs are covered by a Urethane layer for maximum protection. Inside each battery pack each individual battery cell is sealed to avoid any intrusion of moisture.

Together with the Tough Tool IP Concept, a new 14.4V Drill Driver range will be launched in September 2010. The new EY7441 offers 2 versions: a market leading LZ-version with a high capacity 3.1Ah (3.3 Ah Typical) Li-Ion battery for extraordinary endurance and a LE-type with a 1.5Ah (1.65Ah Typical) Li-Ion battery to deliver compact power.

The EY7441LZ2S sets a benchmark in battery endurance. Driving up to 330 screws 6x60mm in soft wood, it achieves torque of 31.9Nm (soft joint) which means a diverse application range: fixing wood screws with diameter up to 6.8mm or drilling in wood up to 35mm diameter.