by Shane Henson — June 11, 2014—Metabo Corporation, an international manufacturer of professional-grade hand-held power tools and accessories, recently added a line of 18V battery operated light-emitting diode (LED) work lights to its diverse range of products. The launch includes three new models, the BSA 14.4 18 LED site lamp, the ULA 14.4-18 LED flashlight, and the SLA 14.4-18 LED inspection/work light.
The star of the show is the Metabo Cordless Site Spotlight BSA 14.4-18 LED, says Metabo. The powerful site lamp features 18 LED lights and two intensity settings that produce 1800 lumens on high, and 1200 on low. When combined with the new Ultra-M 5.2 Ah battery, the BSA 14.4-18 LED run will run seven hours or more. The lamp swivels a full 180 degrees, filling a very wide work area with a bright, consistent white light. It also carries a rating of IP56, meaning it can be safely used in dusty and damp environments. For added convenience and flexibility, a very sturdy and robust tripod is also available.
The Metabo Multi-Purpose Cordless Portable Lamp ULA 14.4-18 is compact, lightweight, and with its die-cast aluminum head construction, is extremely robust and durable. The LED flashlight features a pivoting head and a swivel hook that easily puts bright, wide, even light where it is needed for inspection and general work, especially in areas where access is restricted.
The SLA 14.4-18 LED inspection/work light features six high-performing LED lights, a fully rotatable aluminum head, and a hanging hook. The SLA’s wide field of diffused light makes it ideal for working in areas such as installing and maintaining large machinery, interior construction work, or when working in narrow spaces such as cable ducts or suspended ceilings.
Although smaller than conventional halogen or traditional light bulbs, LED lights are considerably more efficient and offer a brighter, whiter and more consistent light than other illumination sources, reminds Metabo. Additionally, LEDs are significantly more durable, capable of lasting more than 30,000 hours and are cool to the touch, making them safer and allowing them to last considerably longer than halogen and other incandescent lighting sources.
The combination of durable lithium-ion battery packs and modern LED technology means that the new lamps are able to illuminate for a particularly long time per battery charge, says Metabo. As the world’s longest-running 18V battery, the new Ultra-M 5.2Ah battery will power the BSA’s 18 LEDs for up to 7+ hours, the SLA’s 6 LEDs for 11.5 hours and the ULA lamp up to 16.5 hours, claims the company. All three lamps are also compatible with Metabo’s complete line of existing 18V batteries including its 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.2 Ah models.
