The all new RO 150. Reworked and polished. The new ROTEX RO 150 FEQ: Raising the standards even higher! No compromises Seen at www.idealtools.com.au Designed for all your needs. Classic tools are classics for good reason. The ROTEX is legendary – and has been for more than 25 years. It was the very first geared eccentric sander and set groundbreaking standards with its innovative 3-in-1 principle. Since then, the ROTEX has impressed many generations of tradesman and has become an essential part of everyday work. But even the best tools can still be improved. That‘s why we developed the new RO 150 FEQ – it‘s even more powerful, economical and ergonomic. You‘ll notice the difference – especially in the long run. And while others are still toiling away, you can take a well-deserved rest. Discover the new ROTEX generation! Benefit from the new ROTEX RO 150: The compact multitalent is the ideal tool for frequently alternating, complex sanding tasks and offers a multitude of benefits for your daily work – no compromises. Take a look for yourself: Impressive economic efficiency • Quick and efficient material removal • Above-average service life; extended abrasive life First-class results • For sanding a wide range of surfaces • Perfect, scratch-free fine sanding – no re-work Ergonomic, effortless work • Perfect grip position for every working situation • Minimal vibration The 3-in-1 principle: Three times more versatile Often imitated but never duplicated and now even more sophisticated: our unique 3-in-1 principle. Coarse sanding, fine sanding or polishing – the new RO 150 gives you greater flexibility. It does the work of three tools and really gets stuck into the job at hand, as you would expect from a genuine ROTEX. So what‘s new? It has a more powerful motor for better performance under load, a long-life gear unit for an even longer working life and improved ergonomics for a secure grip in every situation. Make your work easier – with the ROTEX by Festool. There can only be one original! Coarse sanding Fine sanding Polishing 2 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au Festool machines ... ... have to be tough. They undergo 300 rigorous hours in the testing laboratory. The long service life of Festool products is legendary, for good reason. An example is the rigourous testing procedures that each newly developed tool must go through before it is released for general sale. The removal of old lacquer, paint and wood as well as the sanding of more demanding materials such as concrete, steel and plaster formed part of the ROTEX test program. Drop tests, intentional operating errors and impact testing with the sanding pad were also included. The ROTEX passed every test with flying colours and fully deserves its Festool name. Festool testing laboratory, September/October 2005 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au All the benefits at a glance. The original is setting new standards: A huge number of tradespeople already benefit from the economical 3-in-1 principle of the ROTEX. Now, Festool raises the bar even higher for geared eccentric sanders: the new RO 150 machine is even more durable, economical and significantly more ergonomic, allowing you to work even more easily on large surface areas. Why not test the "new classic" RO 150 for yourself? For coarse sanding, fine sanding and polishing. Festool PROTECTOR. Simply click the PROTECTOR into position to protect the sanding pad and eliminate damage to adjoining materials. The PROTECTOR enables you to sand more quickly, easily and free from kickback – and without time-consuming re-work. Tool-free pad changing. You‘ll be well equipped for any surface with the quick, tool-less FastFix sanding pad system. Simply remove the pad, replace and carry on working... PATENTED! Smooth running. The large internal contact surface ensures sanding and polishing pads run smoothly for perfect balance and minimal vibration. Long service life. The double-sealed long-life gear unit makes the RO 150 more durable, even under the toughest operating conditions. 4 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au Ideal switch position. The new switch position allows you to change quickly between coarse and fine sanding settings and is easy to operate for both right and left-handers. A special, ventilated mount prevents dust from clogging up the switch. Individual work. Different materials, different requirements: the MMC electronics have everything under control, with outstanding features such as smooth startup, overheating protection and stepless speed adjustment. Impressive ergonomics. With its narrow machine housing, compact design, low weight, well-positioned switch and ergonomically shaped hand grip, you‘ll know that the ROTEX was designed with the user in mind as soon as you pick it up. Detachable extraction channel. The extraction channel can be removed with a simple hand movement, for easier polishing. On CD -RO ROTEX Interactive Product Tour With the Interactive Product Tour, you can experience all of the possibilities and advantages of the new ROTEX: applications, product Effective sanding pad brake. The sanding pad brake prevents the abrasive disc from scratching the workpiece on initial contact, eliminating gouges and costly re-work. Selection of sanding pads. Complete selection of sanding pads. Our extremely durable sanding pads are made from MPE plastic, available in different hardness grades and adapted to different surfaces. They feature Jetstream for efficient dust extraction and extended abrasive life. features and accessories. Pictures, video and text immerse you in the world of the ROTEX, whenever it‘s convenient for you. You can obtain the application CD ROM free of charge by requesting it on the Festool Homepage (www.festool.com.au). (Available May 2006) M Seen at www.idealtools.com.au 5 Three tools in one. Perfect working results three times over. Coarse sanding with the RO 150 Fine sanding with the RO 150 The ROTEX rotary motion for efficient material removal. Old paint removal, renovation work, roughly sawn beams – the efficient material removal rate and dust extraction of the RO 150 make it the ideal sander for all heavy-duty tasks. Just one click and you‘ll benefit from the proven combination of orbital and eccentric movement, removing material three times faster than a normal eccentric sander. The eccentric motion for an excellent surface finish. The RO 150 is in its element on large, high-quality surfaces. Tabletops, worktops, doors: The ROTEX enables you to work quickly, conveniently and vibration-free, and its classic eccentric motion produces an excellent, extra-fine sanding pattern for perfect results. Your powerful partner when the going gets tough ... ... for sanding high-quality wooden surfaces ... The ROTEX benefit: more comfort, less vibration. When coarse sanding, the RO 150 rests more snugly in the hand than any other geared eccentric sander. Expertly designed and precision manufactured, the drive components eliminate pad imbalance and significantly reduce vibration. This advantage comes to the fore during coarse sanding tasks. Your hands will be very grateful for the RO 150. The ROTEX benefit: fast, tool-less sanding pad changes. Adapt your ROTEX perfectly to suit the surface – with a single hand movement. Simply attach the appropriate pad (hard or soft) with a flick of the wrist - no tools. With the RO 150, changing sanding pads is as quick and easy as that! The benefits to you Save time, effort and protect your health when coarse sanding: • Extremely efficient material removal • Minimal effort, minimal vibrations • Efficient dust extraction The benefits to you Effortless fine sanding that produces perfect results: • High-quality, scratch-free finish • Sander adapts to suit the material • No re-work 6 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au Polishing with the RO 150 Impressive: the economic efficiency Investing in a single machine that you can use for three different applications results in significant cost savings. When you invest in a Rotex you acquire an orbital sander, eccentric sander and polisher all in one - for a fraction of the cost required to buy each tool separately. Simple changeover from eccentric to gear-assisted rotary motion saves you time and makes your work significantly more efficient. And that‘s just the tip of the iceberg... The ROTEX rotary motion for gleaming surfaces. The ROTEX rotary motion, combining orbital and eccentric movement, not only produces maximum efficiency when removing material, but also delivers perfect results when polishing – without heating the surface significantly. With the RO 150 you‘re well-equipped to polish high-gloss paints and oiled surfaces. Benefits of the ROTEX to you: • Lower investment costs • Shorter sanding times • Less reworking • Shorter set-up times • All-purpose on all surfaces ... lends a brilliant shine to any surface. Worth its weight in gold: The ROTEX RO 150 combines three machines in one. The ROTEX benefit: greater flexibility. The ROTEX offers more flexibility than ever before, especially for polishing. Simply detach the extraction channel – and enjoy new freedom of movement. Extremely durable. Extremely economical. The almost hermetically sealed longlife gear on the robust RO 150 make it your reliable partner for the toughest applications. Daily cost savings from the word go: The jetstream principle prevents the sanding discs from clogging quickly and extends their useful life. (More on the jetstream principle on page 9.) The benefits to you Well-equipped for polishing tasks: • Perfect, hologram-free finish • Reduced heat, fast coverage of large areas • Flexible machine guidance The financial benefits for you are clear: • Long service life • Extremely reliable • Shorter sanding times, less working time Seen at www.idealtools.com.au 7 Ergonomic and sophisticated. A clever investment with a system. Ergonomic machine design Innovation for daily use Convenient working. Ergonomics and practical benefits were the main focus during the development of the RO 150. The result: The ROTEX rests snugly in the hand in any grip position and can be guided accurately. The housing is narrow and compact, the weight surprisingly low and vibration has been reduced to a minimum. The Festool PROTECTOR. Anyone wishing to avoid kickback and annoying re-work when working on abutting edges will appreciate the PROTECTOR. Slide it on with a single hand movement, relax and experience troublefree sanding close to edges: • No more accidentally damaged workpieces • No damage to the sanding pad • No machine kickbacks Even more power Fast, faster,... The RO 150 removes three times as much material when coarse sanding as an eccentric sander with similar power output – without requiring extra physical effort. The power output of the RO 150 has increased to 720 W, yet the overall size and weight remain the same. The RO 150 is easy to guide along narrow edges. Festool testing laboratory, September/October 2005 Easy to handle: even during precision work where hands are close to the sanding surface. Coarse sanding with the ROTEX: removes material approximately three times faster. 8 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au For all applications - even the toughest jobs The jetstream principle Prevents clogging. The ROTEX works with the established Jetstream principle: a central hole and two air ducts in the sanding pad prevent a vacuum forming during dust extraction. The combination of a dust extractor, 9 extraction holes and the Jetstream principle ensures the highest level of extraction efficiency. For renovating: the ROTECTOR for rapid sanding, right up to the edge. For coarse sanding of weathered beams. The 9-hole arrangement is clearly superior to the 6-hole arrangement. The result: With jetstream | Without jetstream 1. Less dust accumulation Grits work more effectively, increasing sanding efficiency. With jetstream | Without jetstream 2. Reduced heat For removing dried excess adhesive from mineral surfaces. The sanding area remains significantly cooler than with the conventional 6-hole principle. With jetstream | Without jetstream 3. Fewer blockages Dust particles don‘t clump together; this significantly reduces clogging of the abrasive. 30° 52° For sanding different sublayers, eg underside of boats. The benefits to you • Abrasive used for longer • Useful life extended by up to 30 % • Significant cash savings! Seen at www.idealtools.com.au 9 System overview. Stronger. Faster. Better. ROTEX RO 150 FEQ The system components 1 2 Sanding and polishing pads 3 ELECTRONIC 4 5 6 Jetstream ® AS Abrasives Applications • Old lacquer and paint • Wood • Renovation work • Furniture manufacture and restoration • Mineral materials • And many more … 17 7 8 9 10 Polishing accessories Features • Coarse sanding, fine sanding, polishing • ROTEX rotary motion for efficient material removal • Eccentric motion for high-quality, scratch-free surfaces • FastFix sanding pad system, tool-less • Festool PROTECTOR allows trouble-free sanding, right up to the edge • Ideal ergonomic grip positions Other system components 720 W 3300 - 6800 rpm 320 - 660 rpm 5 mm 150 mm dia. 27 mm 2.3 kg 21 22 18 19 20 12 14 15 16 11 13 Technical data Power consumption Eccentric motion speed ROTEX rotary motion speed Sanding stroke FastFix sanding pad diameter Connection for dust extractor Weight Model Scope of delivery RO 150 FEQ-Plus 240 V RO 150 FEQ 240 V StickFix sanding pad dia. 150 mm (soft HT), 1 x abrasive Brilliant 2, P 120, Festool PROTECTOR, Systainer size 3. StickFix sanding pad dia. 150 mm (soft HT), 1 x abrasive Brilliant 2, P 120, Festool PROTECTOR, in a box. Order no. 571591 571613 1 2 10 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au With Festool accessories. Sanding and polishing pad, 150 mm diameter, 9-hole principle Explanation/Dimensions Qty. in pack/Pcs Order no. 3 FastFix sanding pad, hard FastFix sanding pad, soft FastFix sanding pad, extra-soft FastFix polishing pad High edge strength. For flat surfaces and narrow edges. Extremely temperature-resistant Velcro. For heavy-duty and universal use. Elastic texture. For tight bends and curves. For attaching polishing accessories. 1 1 1 1 493915 493916 493917 493914 4 5 6 Abrasive, 150 mm diameter, 9-hole principle 7 High-performance abrasive for paints, lacquers and repair compound. Coarse sanding for painters and vehicle paintshops. 8 NEW Grit 7 Contents 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 50 50 50 100 5 5 5 5 50 50 5 5 Order no. 494037 494038 494039 494040 494041 492975 492976 492977 492978 492979 492980 492981 492982 489482 484107 489483 489484 486392 486393 482778 482779 Grit P40 P60 P80 P100 P120 P120 P150 P180 P220 P240 P320 P400 P50 P80 P100 P120 P150 P180 S800 Contents 50 50 50 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 5 Order no. 494042 494043 494044 494045 494046 492983 492984 492985 492986 492987 492988 492989 486394 486395 486396 486397 486398 486399 482780 High-performance abrasive for paint and lacquer. Preliminary, intermediate and final sanding for painters, carpenters/joiners, furniture makers and interior fitters. 9 P40 P60 P80 P100 P120 P40 P120 P180 P320 P40 P60 P80 P100 P50 P80 P100 P120 P24 P36 No holes A100 A280 8 High-performance abrasive for wood. Preliminary and intermediate sanding for joiners, carpenters and painters in the woodworking and furniture industries. 10 9 High-performance abrasive. Light sanding, roughening, cleaning, degreasing and matting wood, paint, lacquer and metal. 10 Polishing accessories Explanation/Dimensions Qty. in pack/Pcs Order no. 11 Polishing sponge, fine, dia. 150 mm Polishing felt, hard Sheepskin, dia. 150 mm Polish MPA, coarse MPA 6000 0.5 L Polish MPA, medium MPA 8000 0.5 L Finishing polish, MPA-F 0.5 L Polishing cloth, MPA microfibre For re-polishing/finishing to remove trapped dust. Height 20 mm. For polishing lacquer, mineral materials and acrylic glass. Height 15 mm. For preliminary polishing. Height 20 mm. Sanding polish. For hardened lacquered surfaces with longer drying times. Fine sanding polish. For finishing work after painting. For gentle paint cleaning. For the perfect paint finish. 1 5 1 1 1 1 2 488343 488355 484131 492424 493816 493066 493068 12 13 14 15 16 17 Other system components 18 Mobile dust extractor CTM 33 E For wood dust and dust with MAK values > 0,1 mg/cm3, 1 fitted filter bag, suction hose D 27x3.5 m-AS, locking cover for intake nozzle, max. container/ filter bag capacity 33/30 l, dimensions (LxWxH) 625 x 380 x 550 mm, weight 14.5 kg, in a box. For other models, refer to the main Festool catalogue, the Festool homepage or visit your local specialist dealer. Easy to attach, protects the workpiece and the sanding pad from abutting edges. (replacement part) Suitable for both right and left handers. (replacement part) Mobile sanding workplace with large working and storage area, lockable tool cabinet, extractor dock with bracket attachment for CTL 22/33 and CTM 22/33, hose holder. For Toolcenter TC 3000, incl. 10 hooks. 1 583304 19 Festool PROTECTOR Additional hand grip for RO 150 Toolcenter TC 3000 1 1 1 493913 487865 583285 20 21 22 Seen at www.idealtools.com.au Toolcenter rear panel 1 452986 11 www.festool.com.au Your link to more information… News and promotions Online product catalogue Online shop Dealer search Test reports Service Application examples 3D animations On the Festool website you can find information about • • • • • new products the complete product range product features in detail helpful application examples our comprehensive after-sales service And all of this at your leisure. Order around the clock from your Festool System Partner Dealer. It‘s easy: just visit www.festool.com.au www.festool.com.au TTS Tooltechnic Systems (AUST) P/L 63-65 Quantum Close/PO Box 4401 Dandenong VIC 3175/3164 Phone: 03 9799 9733 Fax: 03 9766 9766 Service Hotline: 1800 063 900 E-mail: festool@festool.com.au Three years guarantee – that means three years security. Festool grants a 1 year guarantee from the date of purchase, as long as the tool has been used correctly. This guarantee is automatically extended by a further two years, provided that the warranty form with every new tool is completed correctly and returned to Festool Australia within 30 days of the date of purchase. Subject to alterations and errors. All illustrations are non-binding. Created for TTS Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG, DE - 73240 Wendlingen, 3/2006 Art.-nr 058378 Dealer Seen at www.idealtools.com.au