Bosch PEX 400 AE ROB speed settings guidelines?

[Greg2]

Hi,

I'm about to receive my first ROB - a Bosch PEX400AE. Just wondering whether anyone may have some suggestions regarding which speed settings to use for various tasks.



The specs are:

400 Watt power input

215 watt power output

No load speed 4500 - 13000

No load oscillations rate 9000 - 26000

Eccentricity (orbit offset) 5mm

Backing Plate Diameter = 125mm



I find it interesting that there is a "speed" rating. This implies to me that the pad is forced to rotate, like a normal rotary buffer. (in addition to the eccentric oscillation)



Note that the only reason for not ordering the PC is that I'm in Australia, and I do not wish to use a transformer.



Greg.

 

[imported_Bence]

It doesn't have forced rotation. Use the speeds commonly recommended for the PC.

 

[Greg2]

It doesn't have forced rotation. Use the speeds commonly recommended for the PC.

Thanks for that - how simple.



Any idea why there are two seperate speed specifications? (i.e, one for speed, the other for oscillation rate)



Greg.

 

[imported_Bence]

Bosch always specifies both.

 

[Greg2]

What do they each mean, though?

 

[imported_Bence]

The no load speed is the usually the RPM of the motor, the OPMs are the actual oscillation/pad throw.