New Bosch X-LOCK equipped Angle Grinders GWX18V-50PCN, GWX10-45E, GWX10-45PE, GWX10-45DE, GWX13-50, GWX13-50VSP
Equipment manufacturer Bosch launched new grinders equipped with - what they call - the X-LOCK interface, making grinder wheel changes a snap.
U.S.Dollar Retail prices for the six new grinders - one is cordless - roughly range from $115 up to $225 .
The new cordless angle grinder GWX18V-50PCN features, besides the new X-LOCK mount, :
- EC brushless motor
- Power comparable with a 10 Amp corded tool
- No lock-on paddle switch
- Voltage: 18V
- X-Brake for rapid stop
- Drop control, KickBack control, restart protection, soft-start technology
- Max. grinding wheel ⌀ 5” (125mm)
- Vibration control auxiliary handle
- Wheel guard.
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The other new, corded grinders have about the same features, such as the quick-change X-LOCK mount and 120V voltage, but there are a few differences.
Differences:
| GWX10- 45E |
GWX10- 45PE |
GWX10- 45DE |
GWX13- 50 |
GWX13- 50VSP |
| ON/OFF: side switch |
paddle switch | no lock-on paddle switch |
side switch | variable speed paddle switch |
Amperage: 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| RPM: 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,000 | 11,500 | 11,500 |
| Max. grinding wheel ⌀: 4 1/2" (115mm) | 4 1/2" (115mm) |
4 1/2" (115mm) |
5” (125mm) |
5” (125mm) |
Questions you might have.
How does the X-LOCK method compare to regular grinder wheel changes?
X-LOCK features snap-on mounting and grinder lever wheel release for change-out that's up to five times faster.
How do I know, I changed a wheel correctly?
There’s an audible snap when mounting an X-LOCK Wheel on an X-LOCK grinder.
What about this tool's live?
Equipped with epoxy-coated field windings and direct-motor cooling, this grinder is built for a longer tool life.
These grinders, which come with auxiliary handle and wheel guard, are not suitable for metal grinding type 1 and type 11, and concrete surfacing.
- Bosch GWX10-45E 4-1/2" 10A X-LOCK Angle Grinder
