Festool to Extend Offering of Orbital Sanders

Festool USA and Festool Canada have announced plans to introduce two 250 watt orbital sanders: the DTS 400 REQ and the RTS 400 REQ.

At 2.5lbs, the DTS 400 REQ and RTS 400 REQ are compact and lightweight and feature a 25% increase in power over previous models as well as Festool’s MMC electronics, according to the company. Other new features include a pad protector designed for minimizing pad damage and protecting adjacent surfaces, a rubberized over-grip, a bayonet-style dust port connection and an optional, re-usable Longlife Filter Bag with quick release. DTS 400 REQ and RTS 400 REQ are designed for one-handed use for fine finishing and have step-less variable speed from 6,000 to 12,000 RPM with a sanding stroke of 2mm.

“Sanding is hard work and these new orbital sanders are specifically designed to make that work easier,” said Leo Zirkler, vice president of marketing. “They’re powerful, yet lightweight and compact, ideal for working on vertical and overhead surfaces, while providing superior finish quality.”

For more information, visit festoolusa.com and festoolcanada.com.