Hottest New Milwaukee Energy Instruments from Pipeline 2022

We noticed a LOT of latest Milwaukee instruments, equipment, and tools eventually week’s Pipeline 2022 media occasion.

With a lot to share about all of Milwaukee Software’s new product bulletins, I believed it might be a good suggestion to first provide you with a fast rundown of probably the most thrilling new instruments from the occasion.

Try the video above for an summary with some hands-on demo footage blended in.

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Please be aware that costs and ETAs are topic to vary.

Milwaukee M18 Gasoline Hammer Drill (2904)

Milwaukee introduced their new 4th era M18 Gasoline hammer drill (2904-22). A drill/driver will even be accessible (2903-22).

Notable Options

• Trade’s strongest hammer drill
• Most compact – shortest in its class
• AutoStop management mode (anti-kickback)

Milwaukee says their AutoStop function, which makes use of machine studying to self-adjust to totally different variables, is one of the best reacting anti-kickback management in the marketplace.

Milwaukee tremendously improved the endurance and thermal properties of the 4th era M18 Gasoline hammer drill, and are extremely assured customers will probably be happy with its efficiency in demanding duties.

Lastly, it additionally has a mechanical adjustable torque clutch – not digital – which ought to present for extra constant outcomes.

Apparently, Milwaukee’s drilling and driving product supervisor additionally instructed me that customers can count on constant adjustable torque clutch efficiency when utilizing a number of copies of the identical drill.

Key Specs

• 1/2″ all-metal chuck
• 1,400 in-lbs max torque
• 0-500/0-2,100 RPM
• 33,000 BPM (hammer drill)
• 6.9″ size
• Weighs 3.3 lbs with out battery

Worth: $299 for the equipment, $399 for the combo equipment (3697-22)
ETA: August 2022

M18 Gasoline Affect Driver – (2953)

The brand new Milwaukee M18 Gasoline impression driver (2953-22), additionally a 4th era mannequin, boasts quite a few enhancements over its predecessor.

It’s somewhat smaller and sooner, and now has a tri-LED worklight.

Milwaukee additionally designed the brand new impression with an “final management” set off change. Principally, they know that many customers like to make use of their impacts to drive a broad vary of fastener sizes, and they also optimized it accordingly.

Customers can now count on extra low-speed management after they feather the set off change.

Notable Options

• Strongest impression driver
• Quickest driving speeds
• Larger thermal capabilities
• Extra compact design
• Final set off management
• 4-mode drive management
• 3-LED worklight

Key Specs

• 1/4″ hex chuck
• 2,000 in-lbs max torque
• 3,900 RPM max
• 4,400 IPM max
• 4.47″ size
• Weighs 2.2 lbs with out battery

Worth: $299 for the equipment
ETA: August 2022

M12 Gasoline Hammer Drill (3404)

We additionally acquired an excellent have a look at the brand new M12 Gasoline hammer drill (3404-22), their third era M12 Gasoline mannequin. A drill/driver (3403-22) will even be accessible.

There are fairly a number of enhancements right here too.

Unsurprisingly, the brand new Milwaukee M12 Gasoline hammer drill and drill/driver are extra compact and extra highly effective than their predecessors.

The brand new hammer drill seemed to be fully redesigned, from the chuck to the built-in battery gas gauge.

I commented to the product supervisor about how I gave up on the earlier M12 Gasoline mannequin, because it wasn’t fairly optimized for driving smaller fasteners with constant and repeatable driving depths. I used to be instructed that we should always count on to see improved efficiency right here too.

As a minimum, the M12 drills additionally profit from having been engineered with mechanical and never digital clutches.

Digital clutches may nonetheless be the long run, however mechanical clutches present extra constant outcomes proper now.

It appears minor, however I’m additionally happy that the adjustable clutch dial is longer than earlier than, which ought to make changes extra snug. Some manufacturers’ subcompact drills have very small clutch dials that mess with my muscle reminiscence, however the brand new M12 Gasoline hammer drill’s clutch dial left me with an excellent first impression.

Notable Options

• Strongest subcompact hammer drill
• Outperforms 18V subcompact drills
• Quickest speeds below load
• Trade-leading compact dimension

Key Specs

• 1/2″ chuck
• 400 in-lbs max torque
• 0-450/0-1550 RPM
• 0-6,750/0-22,500 BPM (hammer drill)
• 6.0″ size
• 2.1 lbs

Worth: $179 for the equipment, $229 for the combo equipment (3497-22)
ETA: August 2022

M12 Gasoline Affect Driver (3453)

The brand new M12 Gasoline impression driver (3453-22) additionally made its debut.

There are some good incremental upgrades in comparison with its predecessor, and customers must decide for themselves whether or not the improve is value it,

To begin off, the brand new M12 Gasoline impression driver is extra compact than its predecessor. And, it additionally has a tri-LED worklight.

Milwaukee says their new M12 Gasoline impression driver has the quickest utility speeds within the subcompact market, and is probably the most compact in its class.

They improved its thermal capability, which suggests an extended back-to-back efficiency in demanding purposes.

Notable Options

• Quickest utility speeds in subcompact market
• Outperforms 18V subcompact impacts
• Elevated thermal capability
• Most compact in its class
• 4-mode drive management
• 3 LED worklight

Key Specs

• 1/4″ hex bit chuck
• 1,500 in-lbs max torque
• 3,600 RPM max velocity
• 5.0″ size
• Weighs 1.6 lbs with out battery

Worth: $169 for the equipment
ETA: August 2022

M18 Carry-on Energy Station (2845-20)

I already posted a extra detailed first-look on the M18 Carry-on energy provide, and so I’ll simply contact upon the principle bullet factors right here.

Key Options & Specs

• 1800W max steady energy, 3600W peak/startup
• Works with any M18 battery
• 2 shops (120V, 15A max mixed)
• USB-A charging port (2.1A/10.5W max)
• USB-C PD charging port (3A/60W max)
• Pure Sine Wave AC output
• Weighs 28 lbs
• Simultaneous 4-port 3A charging
• D-rings for shoulder strap (not included)
• Adjustable lockbar to forestall unauthorized battery removing (padlock not included)

Worth: $699 (tool-only)
ETA: August 2022

M18 Gasoline Observe Noticed (2831)

Lastly – a Milwaukee M18 Gasoline monitor noticed (2831-21)!

It contains a 6-1/2″ blade dimension, built-in riving knife, and is suitable with Festool and Makita information rails. It could actually minimize from 1/4″ plywood as much as 2″ thick hardwood equivalent to oak.

The demo station was arrange with thick hardwood (1-1/2″ or barely thicker), and the Milwaukee M18 Gasoline monitor noticed minimize via it with ease. My bought Makita XGT plunge-cutting monitor noticed fails to chop thicker hardwood in a single go, however the M18 Gasoline noticed was capable of do it repeatedly and once more.

Milwaukee additionally says it’s going to ship extra cuts per cost than different saws, and can be extra sturdy.

Right here’s a have a look at the information rail profile.

Milwaukee can have information rails in 31″, 55″, and 106″ lengths, and likewise clamps, connectors, a carrying bag that matches all however the longest rail, and alternative anti-splinter strips.

There will probably be 5 blade types:

• 24T common function
• 40T end
• 48T wonderful end
• 4T fiber cement
• 52T laminate

I discussed to the Milwaukee product supervisor how the anti-splinter strip generally peel away from different manufacturers’ information rails. They mentioned they noticed the identical in discipline testing and strengthened their adhesive to assist stop this from taking place.

The brand new cordless monitor noticed appears to ship every part that Milwaukee device customers have been asking for.

Key Options & Specs

• 6-1/2″ blade dimension
• 2,500 – 5,600 RPM
• 20mm arbor dimension
• 2-1/4″ max slicing capability
• -1 to 48° bevel capability
• Weighs 9.8 lbs with out battery
• As much as 90% mud assortment

The noticed will probably be accessible in a equipment with XC 6Ah battery, charger, and fitted Packout device field (2831-21), and as a naked device (2831-20). Apparently, the Packout XL on the Pipeline occasion had a protracted fold-down high deal with.

Worth: $399 tool-only, $549 for the equipment
ETA: October 2022

M12 Excessive Output Batteries

Milwaukee additionally introduced two M12 Excessive Output batteries – a compact CP 2.5Ah battery (48-11-2425), and prolonged capability XC 5.0Ah battery (48-11-2450).

Milwaukee says that their new M12 Excessive Output batteries ship 25% extra energy and run a lot cooler in heavy use, “permitting customers to push the capabilities of their instruments and maximize productiveness.”

Milwaukee’s upgraded and better capability M12 battery packs are engineered utilizing a more moderen model of 18650 Lithium-ion battery that has decrease inside resistance and is able to delivering better energy.

Moreover, the brand new M12 Excessive Output batteries function a extra protecting housing that gives resistance in opposition to oils, solvents, greases, and different such chemical substances generally present in automotive upkeep and manufacturing environments.

See Additionally: New Milwaukee M18 Resistant Battery

Milwaukee says the brand new batteries present a system-wide efficiency improve. It was hinted that a few of their new M12 instruments are designed to leverage the extra energy capabilities of the Excessive Output batteries.

In speaking with one of many product managers, I additionally realized that the brand new M12 HO batteries preserve their rated energy output for longer, whereas batteries constructed with older-style 18650 cells will see energy drop-off earlier of their discharge cycle.

Worth: $79 for CP, $119 for XC
ETA: August 2022

M18 Gasoline Belt Sander (2832)

Milwaukee confirmed off their new M18 Gasoline belt sander (2832-20), which contains a 3″ x 18″ belt dimension.

Notable Options

• Energy equal to 8A corded sander
• Greatest-in-class belt velocity
• Software-free adjustable pommel
• Software-free belt change
• Lock-on button
• Variable velocity dial
• Belt monitoring knob
• Twin LED lights
• Mud port
• Multi-later mud bag
• Collects over 80% generated mud
• Consists of common vacuum adapter

Key Specs

• 3″ x 18″ belt dimension
• 700-1,350 SFM
• 10.6″ L x 6.3″ W x 7.5″ H
• Weighs 7.5 lbs with out battery

Worth: $279 (tool-only)
ETA: July 2022

M12 Gasoline Orbital Element Sander (2531)

Milwaukee Software stunned us with their new M12 Gasoline orbital element sander (2531-20).

The brand new cordless element sander felt gentle and was quieter than I might have anticipated.

Milwaukee says the sander is as much as 2x sooner than conventional hand sanding options. It’s “optimized to carry out purposes on-site which can be historically accomplished by hand.

It may be used for particulars sanding, sanding corners or contours, and it mentioned to supply a stain-grade end.

Notable Options

• 4-mode velocity choose
• Lock-on button
• Variable velocity
• LED work gentle

Key Specs

• 14,000 RPM max
• 4.6″ top
• 2.1″ width
• Weighs 1.35 lbs with out battery

Milwaukee PowerGrid mesh sanding sheets will probably be accessible in 80, 120, 150, 180, 220, 320, and 400 grit sizes. There will probably be a number of assortments, in addition to a alternative sponge interface pad. The sanding sheets could be cleaned by shaking, vacuum, blowing, or rinsing for repeated use and longer life.

The device comes with a sponge pad, pad saver, and abrasives equipment with (3) 80 grit, (3) 120-grit, and (3) 180-grit sanding sheets.

Worth: $149 (tool-only)
ETA: August 2022

Questions?

I hope that you just loved this roundup of the most well liked new instruments introduced at Milwaukee Pipeline 2022. Additionally take a look at my video you probably have an opportunity.

In case you missed it, take a look at our preliminary Pipeline report right here.

We’re engaged on in-depth protection on all the new instruments and equipment we noticed, examined, and questioned product managers about on the media occasion. We additionally hope to get our arms on some samples in coming months for unbiased testing and evaluate.

Within the meantime, do you may have any questions?

Which of those instruments are you most enthusiastic about?