RO question

[Jeroen]

I`m still looking at buying an RO polisher, but since the PC is 110V and I think with shipping, VAT and a 230V->110V transformer it would become a bit pricey. Now I did a search here and saw that both the DeWalt DW443 and the Makita BO6040 are popular as well:)

Now is my question as I checked the internet sites from both company`s, the Dutch as well as the US/intl. sites, what is it with the specs? As for both machines the US sites list a different speed?



DeWalt DW443, from US site;

Amps 4.3 Amps

Orbits/Min 4.300-6,800 opm

Orbit Diameter 3/16 "

Dust Collection Yes

Paper Size/Type 6", 6-Hole Hook & Loop

SFPM N/A

Dust Sealed Switch Yes

Pad DW4395

Pad Break Yes

Tool Weight 5.7 lbs

Shipping Weight 6.75 lbs



DW443 from Dutch site;

Opgenomen vermogen 530 Watt

Afgegeven vermogen 295 Watt

Schuursnelheid 8400-15200 opm

Schuurcirkel 5.0 mm

Schuurpapiermaat 150 mm

Gewicht 2.7 kg

Lengte 320 mm

Hoogte 125 mm



Makita BO6040 from US site;

Pad size 6" Round

Abrasive disc size 6"

Orbits per minute 1,600 - 5,800 OPM

No load speed 180 - 670 RPM

Orbit diameter 7/32"

AMPS (115V) 6.6

Dimensions (L x W x H) 12-1/2" x 5-7/8" x 5-3/16"

Net weight 5.9 lbs.

Shipping weight 11.0 lbs.



Makita BO6040 from Dutch site;

Opgenomen vermogen (Watt) : 750

Klittenband (velcro) : ja

Variabele elektr. toerenregeling : ja

Softgrip : ja

Softstart : ja

Constante elektronica : ja

Voorbereiding stofafzuiging : ja

Aantal schuurbewegingen (p.min.) : 3200-11600

Diameter schuurbeweging (mm) : 5,5

Gedwongen rotatie (t.p.min.) : 180-670

Diameter schuurschijf (mm) : 150

Afm. lxbxh (mm) : 316x150x132

Kabellengte (m) : 2,5

Netto gewicht (kg) : 2,7



Do I miss something here? It looks to me that both machines in Holland are different from the machines in the US, and because of that I`m afraid that both have too high speeds:rolleyes: Drives me a bit nuts actually lol:o Both machines I`m interested in if okay, the Makita would be a bit expensive though but maybe the DeWalt is a bit cheaper:)



Thanks for any help on this one:)

[Jeroen]

Anyone?:rolleyes: :)

[togwt]

US electical system: 110v / 50 Hz

European: 220v / 60Hz



Schuursnelheid 8400-15200 opm (doubtful, I think this is an error)

I don`t think the electrical insulation could handle the heat from this speed (anymore than you could hold on to the machines vibration / the paint could not take the friction heat.