The best professional power tools in the world. Power tool manufacturers: an overview of the main brands and important notes

It is hardly worth arguing with the convenience of tool kits - compactly store everything you need to work in one place, and store it all in a sorted form, such kits allow you to perfectly. The main thing is to choose the set that is most convenient for you, without overpaying for unnecessary devices, and without losing quality.

• Universal set should contain both socket heads for carefully unscrewing the most massive (hex) fasteners, and open-end wrenches for “narrow” places, and sets of commonly used bits - flat, standard Philips “cross” and modernized Pozidrive, hexagons and Torx “stars”. Like a tool last chance» - hammer, adjustable wrench and/or adjustable pliers.
• Motorist set- these are, first of all, durable heads, and not only hexagonal ones: Torx is used more and more widely in modern automotive industry. It is especially worth considering the strength of the tool, which will have to regularly meet with rusted fasteners - therefore, multi-toothed sprocket grips are contraindicated here, a hexagon with rounded edges is needed, and a pluck lever is an integral item in such sets. Required attribute- long heads 21 and 16 mm with a fixing rubber ring for spark plugs, and for modern cars it is desirable to have a 14 mm thin-walled one.
• Socket & Bit Sets- auxiliary sets for locksmith work or basic sets for small jobs when high torque is not used. Such a set is "built" around a ratchet and screwdriver with a 1/4 inch, sometimes 3/8, fit, while professional locksmith sets use a stronger 1/2 square or even more.
• Locksmith and carpentry sets- a fairly highly specialized choice: there is a minimum of heads and keys, there are no rare sizes, but different-sized drills and crowns are always at hand.

Any man at home or in the garage has, at least a minimal set of power tools. Most often, it includes a puncher and a grinder, an electric drill and a screwdriver, an electric jigsaw, etc.

If an update to an existing one is required, or an initial purchase of a tool, then a non-professional may have a problem with the choice, because. dozens of models are presented on the market in a wide range various manufacturers. Help these buyers make right choice this article is intended.

industrial power tool

As a rule, masters are individuals, they do not use industrial tools, due to their narrow specialization and very high cost. It is advisable to purchase it exclusively for industrial enterprises or use in construction. Only here you can recapture its value with high dividends.

In this segment undisputed leaders are the following manufacturers of power tools:

Professional power tool

In the mentioned market segment of this product, a tool is presented that was originally designed to perform a limited number of available operations, which, as a rule, does not exceed three. But with the highest quality.

This tool is characterized by a significant resource and power exceeding the value of a similar parameter for a semi-professional and household tool. Professional Models more reliable, have increased wear resistance and are characterized by increased strength indicators (the body material withstands mechanical loads more resistant, including shock).

They allow you to work in continuous mode for much longer than is permissible for household tools. At the same time, there is no damage to the armature, windings, brushes and other internal structural elements.

Instruments belonging to the group under consideration, in without fail have mechanical or electronic adjustment, allowing:

• smoothly change power;
• exclude sharp jerks during operation at the start-up stage and during fixation;
• smoothly adjust the set rotation speed;
• stabilize it with increasing loads;
• protect the product from overload by automatically switching off when the preset values ​​​​of the latter are reached;
• set max torque.

This group includes the following brands:

characteristic distinctive feature instruments belonging to the group under consideration is their blue color. All German tools of the specified brand are reliable and affordable. That is why they are preferred quite often;

household power tool

The tool presented in this market segment is produced exclusively for home use. Many models are made using a special ergonomic design, which gives them additional visual appeal, and is focused on greater versatility and ease of operation.

The main disadvantage of this category of tool is the ban on their continuous use for more than 3 - 4 hours a day. Moreover, during this time it is recommended to take at least three breaks of up to 15 minutes (within an hour).

The main advantage is cost. Therefore, in cases where occasional use of the tool is planned, this is the best option.

Consider several major manufacturers of power tools of the mentioned class, worthy of mention, these are:

Mains or battery, what to choose

All offered power tools are divided into two groups. The first includes products that need external source power supply. They are called networks.

The second includes a tool that allows you to work regardless of the presence or absence of a network, which is powered by own battery. This tool is called a battery. Such a tool is characterized by ease of use, lightness and versatility.

The mentioned division concerns the instrument from any segment considered earlier.

The advantages of network models are their power and increased reliability. But there are many situations. When it is almost impossible to perform work without using a cordless tool.

This tool is better suited for jobs that often require moving around. Battery products are indispensable in explosive and fire hazardous areas.

As a disadvantage inherent in such a tool, it should be noted the intermittent need for recharging, the significant cost of batteries and lower power ratings.

Russian manufacturers

On the shelves of specialized stores, a significant part of the proposed power tools has Russian names. But, unfortunately, this does not always indicate that these goods are made in Russia.

Most of these products can be attributed to two groups, which can be conditionally called:

• Pseudo-Russian (instrument Chinese made from an unknown manufacturer, but under a Russian name);
• Assembled by the "screwdriver assembly" method on the territory of our country, but from the same Chinese (option, from other) components of unknown origin.

And only a third of such power tools are actually developed and completely manufactured by us.

Leading Russian manufacturers that offer their own products on the market are:

• IMZ (Izhevsk) is a huge diversified production that produces weapons and microelectronics, devices for various purposes and power tools in a wide range. On the market, the products are represented by the Baikal trademark (passed through international registration);
• "Interskol", mentioned above. produces a wide range of power tools, but partially from imported components. The company owns a number of factories located in different parts of the world:
  • BEZ - Russia;
  • IPT - Italy;
  • Two factories in China (in the cities of Jinghau and Shanghai).

Partially, the products of this manufacturer are manufactured at partner enterprises, such as:

• IMZ - Russia;
• GGP - Slovakia;
• Starmix - Germany;
• Sparky - Bulgaria;
• Rexon - Taiwan;
• keyang- South Korea etc.

• OJSC PNPPC (Perm) - power tools are a side production of this company;
• KZMI (Konakovo) - Production is carried out on imported equipment. The lineup has about twenty items of power tools and pneumatic tools. The drills of this plant are considered one of the best among those produced in Russia. And the screwdrivers of this plant have no analogues among Russian-made products;
• EMZS "LEPSE" (JSC) Kirov produces electric scissors, electric hammers and angle grinders;
• SEZ (Saratov);
• "Inkar-Parma" (LLC) - a power saw plant.

Power tools manufactured in the territory of the Southeast Asian countries today account for up to half of the assortment that fills Russian counters. This tool is offered at the lowest price category and may be presented to buyers as products made in the USA, Europe and even in Russia. Many people know examples of the last symbiosis. These are the brands of power tools:

• "Bison";
• "Caliber";
• "Energomash";
• "Progress - Tool";
• "Resource";
• "Diopd";
• "Stavr";
• "Encore";
• "Grad - M", etc.

Poll. The best professional power tool

All manufacturers of power tools can be divided into three broad categories:

• global brands represented by companies in the USA (BLACK & DECKER, DEWALT, OMAX, MILWAUKEE), Germany (AEG, BOSCH, METABO, KRESS, FESTUL, Solo) and Japan (HITACHI, MAKITA, PANASONIC);
• various Chinese manufacturers, the most common and professional of which are KNG DA, GUANG TUO MOLD, TAFUN, CATRUM, CHENGXIANG, etc.
• the few remaining domestic producers- Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (ТМBaikal), Interskol, OJSC Perm Research and Production Instrument-Making Company, Konakovo Mechanized Tool Plant, Kirov OJSC EMZS "LEPSE", Saratov Electrotechnical Plant. LLC "Plant of electric saws" Inkar-Parma ".

Chinese manufacturers are so numerous and so difficult to verify that it is quite risky to buy such equipment. You can recommend the use of such a tool only if you have a reliable specialist for quality control directly at the manufacturer's factory and necessarily with knowledge of Chinese, to check certificates drawn up in Chinese.

Russian-made products are not numerous, concentrated in small market segments and can only be classified as professional with a certain amount of slyness.

Let us consider in more detail the characteristics of the world's largest manufacturers of professional power tools.

A professional power tool is designed to perform a specific set of functions for which it is intended. Here, manufacturers focus not on versatility, but quite the opposite - the specificity and high quality of the performance of the inherent capabilities. Therefore, the catalogs offered to the buyer are large in volume and provide a wide choice in terms of functionality and price level.

In the last five to seven years, only a few global brands have been leading the market for professional power tools.
is a Japanese manufacturer of power tools and consumables with its own production facilities in Japan, Europe, China and other countries. A high level of quality and reliability at reasonable prices provides the company with a confident leadership in most global markets. Almost half of the produced assortment is supplied to the Russian market.
Bosch- a brand that, in fact, does not need to be introduced. Big choice all kinds of power tools, plus all kinds of consumables. All of the highest level of quality, excellent reliability and, alas, not quite reasonable prices. The tool is assembled in Europe or China. There are also assembly facilities in Russia (Engels).
– American quality and innovative technological solutions, plus full set consumables, plus recognition by black and yellow flowers brand to complicate the work of Chinese "counterfeiters". The only negative is the high price for our consumer.
- German brand, consistently high quality, trouble-free operation, availability of consumables. High power equipment, the widest product range. High but not outrageous prices.
KRESS again a German manufacturer. professional tool Bosch level. Distribution problems can create some difficulties in supplying consumables.
is an American brand. So - very high quality, easy to use and not really expensive for our market. Offers many specific instrument models that no one else offers. Therefore, if you have specific needs due to your professional activity you can take a closer look at their offer.
- Japanese model. A well-known brand in our market, which is offered at an attractive price, but, in recent times, does not confirm its quality. When choosing these models, be prepared for unpleasant surprises and communication with warranty repair shops, which will not always be able to help due to specific technical solutions, embedded by the constructors in the tool. BLACK&DECKER- once a very decent American instrument, now assembled in China, which greatly affected the quality. Today we do not recommend. Good functionality and awesome appearance not supported by quality - this is not an option that will attract a professional.
AEG is a German manufacturer that the market has “forgotten” about, but which is worth remembering. The transfer of assembly facilities to China did not affect the traditional German quality, but made it more attractive in terms of price. Now the tool has been repainted from household blue to professional orange. What is attractive - practically does not break. Pay attention to the brand RYOBI- this is essentially a simplified AEG, with which it is part of the same industrial group TTI. Slightly less functional and significantly more budget. For economical option might just be a find.
Not the most popular brand on the world market today HILTI(Austria-China) loses to the leaders in terms of quality, but gives everyone a head start in quality and availability of consumables, as well as all types of services. All other manufacturers are less well-known on the market and require more careful study if you decide to purchase their products.

So that the purchased power tool becomes a reliable assistant in work and brings only positive emotions, you need to carefully approach its choice, read the instruction manual and study the manufacturer's advice.

The main manufacturers of power tools:

BOSCH- German company, which is today the world's largest manufacturer of power tools. Behind the company is a vast experience and many impressive innovations and discoveries. The trust placed universally in German quality symbolizes its constant high level production. Produced under the brand Bosch tools prove it over and over again.

INTERSKOL is a well-known Russian manufacturer of power tools, a leader in the development, production and sale of electric and gas tools in the Russian Federation, representing Russian market wide range of products with the best value for money.

SPARKY is a Bulgarian company whose products include an extensive range of hand-held power tools, the use of which is everywhere: in everyday life, with repair work, in construction. SPARKY is a leading European manufacturer of power tools with a strong focus on the development and creation of new products.

HITACHI- widely known in modern world a Japanese company with great success in various fields of human activity. The tool, produced under the Hitachi brand, is used in the household and construction fields of human activity: industry, transport, construction, household area. A separate place belongs to Hitachi electric tools, made with impeccable quality and the utmost precision of all details.

DeWALT is an American power tool manufacturer that over the past 80 years has become widely known for designing, designing and building quality industrial equipment. DeWALT is widely recognized for offering a wide variety of cordless tools in various voltages to meet all the needs of professionals.

ELITECH- a Chinese brand, represented today by various models of gasoline generators, compressors, welding machines, motor pumps, cultivators and voltage stabilizers. The Elitech brand is the technique of balanced decisions!

MAKITA is a world-famous Japanese concern-manufacturer of tools, which has been one of the leading manufacturers among world manufacturers for quite a long time. Japanese quality, time-tested, is the most compelling argument in favor of such reliable equipment as the Makita power tool.

Omax- an American company, whose assortment includes household and semi-professional models electric tool. Compliance of the declared characteristics of the tool with all user requirements, the unique quality of the product, worthy ergonomic design, safety and ease of use, the best price-quality ratio make the OMAX brand power tools in demand and competitive among affordable, and therefore inexpensive imported power tools.

ELMOS- a German company founded in 1984, today produces power tools, tile cutters, routers, car washes, saws, etc. The Elmos brand has an enviable business activity with its sales affiliates and service centers, works closely with specialized trade organizations.

REBIR is a Latvian manufacturer of power tools, jigsaws, extension reels, manual construction tool, plastic products. Joint-stock company"REBIR" is heading for the production of products that comply with the international quality system ISO-9001, the quality requirements of various states. A wide range of equipment, which is used in the production process, allows us to produce impeccably high-quality products at relatively low prices.

SKIL is a manufacturer of power tools (Netherlands), which has a number of advantages: made using all the experience and knowledge of the company, it differs high reliability, unrivaled performance and attractive value. Skil Masters brand tools are present in all major power tool segments.

GREENLINE is a German company operating in the Russian market for more than 6 years. During this time, the company managed to bring out a wide range of modern equipment, garden equipment and Supplies. All GREENLINE products are durable and reliable in operation, which is confirmed by their dynamically growing popularity among buyers in Russia. Advanced technical innovations in GREENLINE technology are successfully combined with elegant design and ease of operation.

TELWIN – Italian manufacturer, which has been a world leader in the production of cutting systems for more than 45 years, welding machines and battery chargers. The Telwin brand stands for state-of-the-art avant-garde solutions that are technologically advanced, reduce maintenance times and improve production, reduce operating costs, and guarantee high performance characteristics in working conditions of any complexity.