Power tool maker Stihl has unveiled its most powerful battery-powered cut-off machine to date. The TSA 500, with 16 in/350 mm cutting wheel, is the latest addition to its AP System range.
It offers 4.2 kW power output, providing an equivalent cutting performance to the petrol-powered TS 500i, with 3.9 kW mechanical performance.
To deliver this performance requires two AP 500 S batteries, powering a 72 V system. Featuring an adjustable magnesium guard, the tool is ideal for landscaping, construction and rescue service professionals.
Precise guidance
Built for optimised handling for tougher cutting tasks, the TSA 500 provides smooth operation and low vibration, allowing precise guidance. With 350 mm cutting disc, the machine allows accurate, ergonomic cutting of materials including stone, structural steel, metal and composite materials, to depths of 125 mm.
Boasting electronic control panel and simple control system, the TSA 500 employs Stihl Power Boost technology to ensures optimal performance and consistent cutting power throughout its runtime, comparable to that of petrol alternatives.
The tool also provides consistent power for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the material being cut, when used with two AP 500 S batteries. Being battery operated, it is particularly suited to indoor cutting tasks or situations where the simplicity of a battery machine matters.
Magnetic filter
Run-out break, with recuperation function, feeds the energy generated during braking back into its batteries, for optimum efficiency and productivity, Stihl states, which stops the cutting wheel in under four seconds after use. The tool’s new magnetic filter protects the machine from the particles generated during metal cutting.
Operators can select one of three power modes according to task via digital controls, with a modern display, which also provides information on the tool’s battery charge level. With its built-in connected function, the tool can also integrate seamlessly into the Stihl Connected digital fleet management system, which delivers up-to-date information on usage and maintenance status, reducing downtime.
Designed for indoors and outdoors, the TSA 500 is IPX 4-rated 500 so is safe in the wet.
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