RIDGID Tool Company is an American company that manufactures and distributes hand tools under the RIDGID brand. Founded in 1923 in Ohio, in 1966 became an affiliate of Emerson Electric. Today it's the world's largest producer of tools and machines for pipe installation and maintenance. Products are available in more than 140 countries worldwide, with more than 400 varieties of tools and machines in more than 5000 models and sizes.
RIDGID Tool Company is an American company that manufactures and distributes hand tools under the RIDGID brand. Founded in 1923 in Ohio, in 1966 became an affiliate of Emerson Electric. Today it's the world's largest producer of tools and machines for pipe installation and maintenance. Products are available in more than 140 countries worldwide, with more than 400 varieties of tools and machines in more than 5000 models and sizes.
- Drill bit tip delivers effective drilling / breaking longer. - Drill bit tip maintains its effective drilling / breaking edges longer. - 4 cutter tip enables a more circular hole to be drilled.
- The 8% cobalt content maintains a sharper cutting edge and delivers a 4X longer life versus DeWalt Black Oxide bits. - The optimised tip and flute geometry delivers 2X the penetration speed, versus DeWalt Black Oxide bits, removes material faster and reduces heat build up. - The stronger central core delivers 2X the resistance to breakage versus DeWalt Black Oxide drill bits.
Felt wheels and lenses are mainly used peripherally; -Felt wheels with metal inserts (MS) are used for increased stock removal when pre-polishing with diamond grinding pastes.
