Bosch PEX 400 AE ROB speed settings guidelines?

Greg2 · 06-30-06, 01:34

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.

Bence · 06-30-06, 03:27

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

Greg2 · 06-30-06, 03:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bence

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.

Bence · 06-30-06, 03:33

Bosch always specifies both.

Greg2 · 06-30-06, 03:34

What do they each mean, though?

Bence · 06-30-06, 05:55

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