Long stroke PC!!! What do you think?

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imported_Bence

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Hi!



Browsing through the locally available PCs, I've found this:



X 1107 VE

The powerful FLEX orbital sander with dust collection

The powerful all-round sander with variable speed control for coarse and fine wood finishing, painted metal surfaces and automobile body work. The extremely high sanding stroke of 8.8 mm ensures quick yet fine sanding. A grip cover means that the sander always feels good to hold.

FLEX VE electronic control: with infinitely-adjustable speed control

Vacuum fitting: for connecting to vacuum cleaner, diameter 28 mm

Quality shut-off carbon brushes: protects the motor when carbon brushes have become worn





Technical Data X 1107 VE



Power consumption 710 Watt

Power output 420 Watt

Speed/Strokes 4 300 - 13 000 /min

Stroke 8,8 mm

Grinding disc max. dia. 150 mm

Weight 2,4 kg

Order no. 218.669

Standard Equipment

1 open end wrench SW 14 (E) 100.102

1 side handle (E) 194.034

1 hex head wrench 4 mm (E) 102.229

1 grip cover (E) 211.788

1 Velcro pad (hard) 150 dia. (Z) 228.176

Velcro sanding pad with 6 punched holes je 1 Stück, Korn 40, 80, 120, 180, 320



In an earlier 'long stroke' thread we discussed them, but those were pneumatical orbitals. This a normal, electric powered one.

I suppose, it must generate more heat than the ordinary short strokes, therefore it must be used more carefully. But it is quicker, and will correct more... FYI Flex is another brand name for Porter Cable; available in Europe.



Any comments??? Potential paint burns?

:nixweiss

www.flex-tools.com
 
Sounds like an excellent alternative to a PC. I think it might actually be a different company.



The 8.8mm stroke is similar to a PC, so I wouldn't think it would have any paint burn issues.
 
Flex is a German company and, if memory serves me correctly, is owned by Porter-Cable.



As I understand it they make excellent products. The highly regarded PC 7428 rotary polisher is manufactured by Flex.



I would guess their R-O unit is also excellent.





PC.
 
Hi guys!

It was a bit slow thread, but anyhow...



According to my small researches, the average stroke of the PCs are somewhere between 2.5 to 3 mms (1/10 - 1/8 inches.) Most Bosch polishers work with 2.7 mm stroke, most Makitas doing 3.1. Even the two-mode DA/rotary BO6040 tops out at 5.5, so the 8.8 mm of this Flex is more than considerable!



Anyone who used a long stroke (or throw) DA?
 
Sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that Porter Cable carries that particular model in the US. Still worth looking into, imo.:xyxthumbs
 
tdekany said:
if you click on "United States" portercable.com is listed.
Click to expand...



Yeah, I was there, and checked around, but i did not see

anything resembling that model. I was thinking just

to give PC (US) a call tomorrow to see whats up. If it

is available, i would definitely prefer this over the Festool
 
Bence, how did you get 3mm for the PC's stroke? When I'm buffing, I can visibly see an 8-9 mm one-way pad throw, maybe 10!



The Flex looks like an excellent tool, though.
 
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