New additions to range of metal working tools

Makita is launching a new generation of metal working tools for the sheet metal fabrication industry including cordless nibblers, more powerful mains metal shears and a 1650W cut off saw that meets the latest European safety standards.

The new Makita BJN161 cordless nibbler is powered by an 18v Lithiumion battery with 3Ah capacity and 22min recharge time. With a no load performance of up to 1900 strokes/min, it will cut 1.6mm 16 gauge mild steel; 1.2mm 18Ga stainless steel and 2.5mm 12Ga aluminium. The 14.4v BJN160 model has the same features and performance. Both nibblers use the same punch and die set as used on the mains JN1601 model. These tools feature the Makitadesigned anti-restart function, with warning light that prevents the tool restarting following a battery change until the control switch has been switched to 'Off' and then restarted.

The new Makita JS1602 metal shear is powered by a 380W motor that will run the blade up to 4000 strokes/min and cut through 2.5mm aluminium and 1.6mm mild steel.

This new shear has a minimum cutting radius of 30mm. Weighing just 1.6kg it has a slim 180mm diameter body with ergonomically designed and ribbed housing cover for sure grip and control.

The latest Makita 2414EN 355mm metal cut-off saw meets the latest European safety standards. With a maximum cutting capacity of 115mm and a cutting wheel that runs to 3800rpm with a 1650W motor, it has a 15mm deeper baseplate and taller clamping fences which prevents the cutting wheel protruding below the machine baseplate and making contact with the bench.