Which one is better to buy a wall chaser if you need it? The rating of high-quality models from the best manufacturers will allow you to answer this question. In the article, we will consider the functionality of the selected wall chasers, their advantages and disadvantages, we will try to determine the device of which company is better.
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A dozen wall chasers are presented to the readers' judgment, the decisive factor in the rating of which is the popularity of models. It is not a fact that these models are the best, but there is something to pay attention to here, since it was the consumers themselves who chose them. And an important factor, how much it costs, also influenced their choice.A brief acquaintance with the manufacturers and characteristics of the devices will help to avoid mistakes when choosing.
According to buyers, this is the most popular product. The manufacturer is Hammer Werkzeug GmbH, Germany, founded in the 80s. The emphasis in this company is on maximum compliance with the wishes of consumers. And it looks like they succeeded.
The model is designed for professionals involved in the manufacture of strobes. It is used when carrying out repair, construction, finishing or other works. With its help, the production process is greatly facilitated with a high quality of the result. This is facilitated by the fact that the tool is made with such a function as ensuring the stabilization of revolutions under load.
The power of the device is 1.7 kW at a maximum speed of 4,000 rpm. The device has 2 cutting discs, the outer diameter of which is 150 mm, the inner 22.2 mm. The maximum possible cutting width is 30 mm, with a depth of up to 43 mm. There is a cut depth limiter, which is a feature of this tool. The width is also adjustable.
The button is equipped with a soft start function for the motor. And also there is a lock that prevents the device from turning on automatically. Overload protection installed. There is an additional protection wall / casing, dust extraction with the possibility of direct connection to the vacuum cleaner. Device dimensions: 320 mm × 300 mm × 230 mm.
Weighs 5.5 kg. Price: 8,500 rubles.
The products of the Russian plant "Fiolent" have long been a worthy competitor to foreign manufacturers. The course of increasing labor productivity has been taken and is being implemented through the use of innovative technologies, using modern equipment and materials.
The described tool is intended for specialists working in the field of repair and construction. The engine power is 1,100 watts. The tool can be equipped with one or two working cutting discs, the bore diameter of which is 22.2 mm, the maximum is 125 mm. The maximum distance between discs is 30 mm. The cutting depth is also 30 mm, which can be adjusted as desired. They can cut a strobe in concrete, stone, and other materials.
The device has such functions as soft start of the engine, overload protection, stabilization of the speed under load. And also there is a blocking of accidental inclusion. The spindle speed is not adjustable and is 6,200 rpm. The body of the casing is very durable and reliably protects against the ejection of chips and splinters. There is also a good dust protection with the ability to connect to a vacuum cleaner.
The kit includes a flange, a protective circle, an additional handle, a casing, a key, a nut.
The tool weighs 3.5 kg. Cost: from 4,750 rubles.
The founder of Patriot, 1973, American Andy Johnson, specialized in the repair of garden equipment. Currently, the brand has opened its representative offices in Belarus, Ukraine, and in many regions of the Russian Federation. It specializes in the production of electrical and gasoline equipment, with an emphasis on functionality and reliability. At the same time, the brightness and modernity of product design is preserved.
This professional wall chaser PATRIOT AG 100 is designed for cutting grooves in brick, concrete and other surfaces. It is used by specialists for cutting and subsequent laying cables and pipes, as well as fiber optic lines, into the wall. The handle has rubber pads for reliable holding of the working tool in hands.
The power of this device with an armored rotor and stator is 1.7 kW, but can withstand an increase in load. The maximum groove width is 29 mm, the depth of which is adjustable from 10 to 40 mm. This adjustment does not require any additional tool.
The tool is completed with the additional devices packed together with a wall chaser in a plastic case. Of these, 2 already installed diamond discs, a wedging stop, an adapter from the dust collector to the vacuum cleaner, a special wrench. Dimensions: 340 mm × 370 mm × 210 mm.
Weighs 4.7 kg. Price: 8 310 rubles.
The Kalibr company has been supplying its power tools to the Russian markets since 2001, made in China. It is this company that breaks the stereotype of the quality of goods from the Middle Kingdom. The company focuses on a wide variety of products with good quality and design.
This handheld power tool is designed for grooving grooves in concrete, foam concrete, stone or brick walls, the use of which is necessary for laying cables and pipes in them. Including pipes for gas equipment. Using this appliance in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner will prevent the formation of debris and dust during the described work.
The power of the device is visible from the name and is 2.6 kW, while the maximum number of revolutions is 4,800 rpm. The maximum size of the strobe disc is 230 mm with a bore diameter of 22.2 mm. The width of the groove is set from 9 mm to 40 mm, and the depth is increased and adjustable up to 65 mm.
There is a soft start with speed control. Also blocking from accidental switching on and overload protection. The metal casing with dust extraction reliably protects against splinters during work. The noise level of which is 97 dB. Has a laser guide. Complete set: additional handle, 2 working discs, 2 hex keys, special key.
Weighs 10.5 kg. Price: from 9,500 to 13,300 rubles.
The Russian company Interskol is one of the ten most popular manufacturers of power tools in the world. Production facilities are located in Russia, as well as a large network of service centers with certificates. Loyal quality / price ratio is confirmed by a small percentage of the return of tools.
Interskol PD-125/1400E, like all wall chasers, is intended for cutting grooves used for laying electrical cables and thin pipes. High-speed shaft with a maximum speed of 9,500 rpm. This is quite enough for cutting a groove up to 30 mm deep. The width is discretely adjustable using spacers.
The motor has a power of 1.4 kW, the windings of which are protected by a potted compound. Its high performance allows you to work continuously for a long time. The device is equipped with automatic shutdown in case of wear of the brushes of the electric motor. Special covers for quick replacement of brushes allow anyone, not even an electrician, to do it quickly without disassembling the tool.
The bottom cover of the gearbox together with the body of the device are made of magnesium alloy. The gearbox has a conical shape of helical gears, which create much less noise during operation. Soft start of the motor occurs by limiting the starting current. The function of maintaining the speed of rotation of the cutting discs under load is activated.There is protection against overload and repeated accidental start in the event of a brief temporary power outage.
The delivery set includes the device itself with 2 diamond discs, a wrench and a hex wrench, an auxiliary handle and a clamping flange. As well as washers for adjusting the distance between the discs: 4 mm - 5 pcs.; 6 mm - 1 pc. Also, a hose for connecting to a vacuum cleaner.
Weighs 3.9 kg. The price is from 4,790 to 7,470 rubles.
Messer Cutting Systems is represented in more than 50 countries around the world. It is the largest world leader in the production of cutting systems. The focus is on customer support and the study of user demand, the desire for dialogue with the buyer.
The Messer T1455 is designed for fast, waterless or waterless dustless grooving in the toughest wall materials. The shaft of the device allows you to install up to 5 diamond or other discs, the outer diameter of which is 125 or 150 mm, and the seat is 22.2 mm. The groove width can be from 2.5 mm to 38 mm. Maximum depth limiter up to 42 mm. In the case of water supply to the cutting zone, wear of the discs is reduced, while efficiency is increased.
The engine power is 2.5 kW, the spindle speed is 8,500 rpm. The tool is completed with a plastic suitcase and a hose for connection with the vacuum cleaner.Discs with a diameter of 150 mm with a bore diameter of 22.2 mm are used. The width of the strobe is from 3 to 38 mm, the depth is from 1 to 42 mm. There is protection against accidental activation. The system is equipped with a pump to supply water to the cutting chamber.
Weighs 8.5 kg. Price: from 12,880 to 17,000 rubles.
The Japanese brand "Makita", founded back in 1915 by entrepreneur Masaburo Makita, was mainly engaged in the production of electric motors. At the present time, the company produces various power tools, more than 1,000 items. The emphasis is on adapting to market requirements and product quality.
The Makita SG1251J tool is designed for cutting hard surfaces such as concrete, reinforced concrete, stone or brick. Suitable for home or semi-professional use. A high-quality and reliable device with a convenient dust removal system can work with 125 mm discs. A soft start of the motor, with a power of 1.4 kW, leads to the rotation of the spindle at a speed of 10,000 rpm. supplemented with a protective function of accidental activation. Under load, the speed stabilizes.
Included with the case, for compact storage and transportation, there are 2 diamond discs, hex and wrenches, intermediate rings.
Weighs 4.5 kg. Price: from 27,300 to 33,960 rubles.
Einhell is one of the largest German companies. Founded in 1964, the company has taken a course on the quality of its products. At present, having a network of various production sites, it continues to maintain the tradition of German quality.
This wall chaser is designed to cut grooves from 8 to 26 mm wide and 8 to 30 mm deep in strong wall materials. It is used for laying cables and small pipes. It is possible to connect an external system for reliable dust removal.
The power of the power tool is 1,320 W, the disc rotation speed is 9,000 rpm. The maximum disc diameter is 125 mm with an inner diameter of 22.2 mm. Can cut a groove from 8mm to 26mm wide, 30mm deep. It is completed with a suitcase/case with the established 2 disks.
Weighs 4.8 kg. The price is from 7,550 to 9,590 rubles.
Of course, this wall chaser should be at the very top of the rating, however, probably because of the price, it did not get the appropriate number of reviews. The German brand Bosch has a high reputation for the reliability of its products, but Russian consumers prefer to use budget products. Because wall chasers are not so in demand even in construction, especially in everyday life. It is cheaper to buy an inexpensive one and then constantly repair or change it than to acquire a brand that is also not immune from breakage. Although this is an amateur.
The power of the tool is 1.4 kW, which is enough for good work. The number of revolutions of the disk is 9,300 rpm, there is an adjustment, soft start with protection against accidental activation, support for constant revolutions under load. You can install 2 discs with a diameter of 150 mm, with a bore diameter of 22.2 mm. The depth of the cutting part is 1 - 35 mm, the width is 3 - 39 mm.
Supplied with a case that contains the device itself and the support flange, 2 keys, washers and a nut.
Weighs 4.7 kg. Price: from 41,190 to 48,510 rubles.
Sturm's enterprises are located in the Celestial Empire, there are about 40 of them. These are one of the best enterprises in China, leading the quality control of their products, which are produced on modernized equipment made in Italy, Germany and Japan.
The Sturm AG915S device is intended for cutting grooves in brick or stone walls with subsequent laying of electrical cables, for communication work. The convenient form of a casing allows to cut a flute up to the ceiling. The metal magnesium case of the casing reliably protects the operator from splinters and dust, which is connected to the vacuum cleaner with a hose through a special connection.
The power of the tool is 1.6 kW, the spindle rotates at a speed of 5,500 rpm. The maximum disc size is 150 mm, but 125 mm is also suitable. Landing diameter - 22.2 mm. The width of the strobe is set to 9–29 mm, with a maximum depth of 8 mm to 45 mm. There is a soft start of the engine. Automatic shutdown in case of overload or overheating is set. It is also protected from accidental activation.
The kit comes with a suitcase / case in which there is the device itself with 2 diamond discs. Also a protective cover, an additional handle, a special key and a set of accessories.
Weighs 10 kg. The price is from 7,190 to 8,280 rubles.
The rating described above shows consumer demand more than the actual characteristics and capabilities of the product. Therefore, when choosing a wall chaser, a number of indicative criteria should be taken into account.
The price range of many stores also has its pitfalls. By choosing, for example, the cheapest product in a certain store, you can lose on delivery. An important point will be the packaging of the goods.It may differ from the one described for better or worse. Also, the quality of components, their date and place of manufacture may also vary.
Not all stores have high-quality warehouses where goods are stored. And the date of manufacture also plays a role. The assembly of the same model can be carried out in different countries and at different degrees of equipment modernization. All these factors directly or indirectly affect the quality and durability of the tool. The study of such nuances will help the choice not only of this wall chaser, but also in subsequent purchases of any goods.