Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 32

Words: Edwin Bender
Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 32

Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 32
TECHNOLOGY

LITHIUM-ION: UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNOLOGY SHAPING THE POWER TOOL INDUSTRY

By Edwin Bender
Product Manager, Bosch Power Tools and Accessories

Images from top to bottom: Special features, such as cooling fins (in red) and vents incorporated into the design of a lithium-ion battery, in addition to electronic cell protection within the tool, help manage and dissipate potentially damaging heat to extend cycle-lille.

Heavy duty tools, such as a 36 volt, one inch SDS plus cordless rotary hammer, are only possible because of the lightweight and more powerful benefits of lithium ion battery technolog.

With lithium-ion, cordless now offers the same or better performance as corded tools.

30 Masonry
March 2006
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