FEIN Main Catalogue 2008/2009 - Howarth Timber

Vibration reductionFEIN stops vibrations before they start.Vibrations aren’t just a nuisance, they can actually damage yourhealth. Consequently, there is legislation limiting the amount oftime a person may use a hand-guided power tool. Only machinesthat do not exceed a certain vibration level, the ’exposure limit’or ’a’ of 5 m /s², may be used for eight hours a day. In the caseof machines that do not meet this requirement, protective measuresmust be taken or their use must be limited. Instead of usingcompensatory features like anti-vibration handles, FEIN stopsvibrations before they start – on the drawing board.90 % of all FEIN power tools, such as our compact angle grinders,meet the requirements for continuous industrial use – insome cases on several levels. Instead of simply compensating forvibrations as with many competing products, they actually significantlyreduce vibrations in the first place through the specialdesign of the tool as a whole. Only devices like hammer drills,where the design and motion make it impossible to reduce vibrationswithin the machine, need additional aids such as anti-vibrationgloves for eight hours of continuous use.FEINProduct AProduct B1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Usage period in hours286