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New Bosch X-LOCK equipped Angle Grinders GWX18V-50PCN, GWX10-45E, GWX10-45PE, GWX10-45DE, GWX13-50, GWX13-50VSP

Bosch 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.

For this new battery-powered Bosch GWX 18V 50PCN X-LOCK angle grinder, see Amazon, Here for more information and pricing.


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.

For the new Bosch GWX10-45E 4-1/2" 10A X-LOCK Angle Grinder, see Amazon, Here for more information and pricing

For the new Bosch GWX10-45PE 4-1/2" 10A X-LOCK Angle Grinder, see Amazon, Here for more information and pricing

For the new Bosch GWX10-45DE 4-1/2" 10A X-LOCK Angle Grinder, see Amazon, Here for more information and pricing

For the new Bosch GWX13-50 5" 13A X-LOCK Angle Grinder, see Amazon, Here for more information and pricing

For the new Bosch GWX13-50VSP 5" 13A X-LOCK Angle Grinder, see Amazon, Here for more information and pricing