Surfaces of the finest quality.

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Application overview | 173

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Machine overview | 174

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Gear-drive eccentric sander ROTEX | 182

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Eccentric sanders | 188

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RO 90 DX, RO 125, RO 150

WTS 150, ETS 125, ETS 150

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Orbital sander | 194

RS 100, RS 200, RS 300, RTS 400

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Delta sander | 198

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DTS 400

Triangle sander DELTEX | 200

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DX 93

Linear sander DUPLEX | 202

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Rotary sanders | 204

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Belt sander | 206

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LS 130

RAS 115, RAS 180 BS 75, BS 105

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Long-reach sander PLANEX | 208 LHS 225

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System overview and accessories | 211

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Abrasives | 222

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Our customers demand high-quality, unblemished surfaces in the short-

est time possible. But what gives a surface its quality? The answer is

a combination of perfect sublayer preparation and the right technology. All Festool products are therefore designed to be system-compatible, from abrasive and machines to efficient dust extraction systems.

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Sanding The right machines for your surface requirements.

Lightweight, handy machine for fine sanding.

The name Festool has been associated with outstanding sanding expertise for more than 50 years. Festool set initial standards in the early days with the orbital sander and has consistently raised them even since. Our objective: maximum utilisation whatever the sanding task.

Ergonomic handling and minimal vibration form the basis for perfect, continual sanding. Festool sanders are therefore not only designed to fit snugly in your hand, but can be guided in many different positions and have practical functions such as the VibrationsStopp and StickFix sanding pads. In addition to Festool inventions like the ROTEX or the DUPLEX, the range is mainly

The ROTEX. Three tools in one: coarse sanding, fine sanding and polishing.

Quiet, controlled sanding: Festool sets the standards for non-tiring work with innovations such as VS balancing and the ergonomic dome grip, while increasing productivity.

characterised by its system compatibility. Everything fits into a system, from abrasives to dust extractors. Benefits at a glance: • Outstanding surface quality and excellent working results • Optimised ergonomics for non-tiring work

The system

Sanding accessories system. At Festool, we do not only think in terms of tools, but also in terms of systems so that you can work more quickly, easily and efficiently.

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Abrasive system.

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Optimised sanding pads made from MPE with FastFix, patented Jetstream principle and StickFix adhesive layer.

Always the right abrasive. The Jetstream system increases the useful life by up to 30 %.

Accessories from page 210

Abrasives from page 222

Sanding Application overview

Application overview – Sanding With such a large range of different applications and technical solutions, it is important to select the right machine. The table below will ­assist you. Select the tasks you are faced with most frequently in your daily work and choose the relevant tool.

Linear Rotary sander sanders

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Belt sander



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Fine sanding

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Coarse sanding

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Rough sanding

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Fine sanding

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Coarse sanding

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RS 100

RS 200

RS 300

DTS 400

RTS 400

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BS 105



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Material removal rate Surface quality

RAS 180



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RAS 115

WTS 150/7

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DUPLEX LS 130

ETS 150/5

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Rough sanding



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ETS 150/3

Coarse sanding

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ETS 125

ROTEX RO 150

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ROTEX RO 125

Eccentric sanders

ROTEX RO 90 DX

Geared eccentric sanders

DELTEX DX 93

Geared orbital sanders

RS 100 C

Direct drive orbital sanders

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Surfaces

05 06 07

Curves

08 09 10

Corners

11 12 13

Profiles

.

Appropriate

,

Very appropriate

3

14 15 16

Extremely appropriate

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Clean results both in the workshop and on the construction site with Festool mobile dust extractors.

Organise your workplace ergonomically with the pivoting boom arm.

Fully compatible: from polishing pads, different sponges and felts to sheepskins in every size.

Mobile dust extractors from page 281

Workspace systems from page 321

Accessories from page 260

Extraction system.

Workspace system.

Polishing system.

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Sanding Machine overview Gear-driven eccentric sander ROTEX RO 90 DX

Gear-driven eccentric sander ROTEX RO 125

Main applications

Main applications

• Sanding off paint and varnishes on window frames • Ideal for vertical surfaces or overhead work • Sanding feather-and-groove joints • Sanding in angles, corners and edges – when work in tight spaces is required • Sanding louvres with a special pad • Sanding out damaged areas on vehicles

Strengths and benefits

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Eccentric motion speed Sanding stroke

Strengths and benefits

• Three tools in one for coarse sanding, fine sanding and polishing • ROTEX rotary motion for efficient material removal • Eccentric motion for high-quality, scratch-free surfaces • FastFix sanding pad system, tool-less • Ideal ergonomic grip positions • Sanding up to the edge thanks to the Festool PROTECTOR • Compact, lightweight and handy for non-tiring work

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Technical data 400 W 260-520 min-1 3500-7000 min-1

ROTEX rotary motion speed Eccentric motion speed

Technical data 500 W 300-600 min-1 3000-6000 min-1

Power consumption ROTEX rotary motion speed Eccentric motion speed

Sanding stroke

3,6 mm

Sanding stroke

90 mm

FastFix sanding pad Ø

125 mm

FastFix sanding pad Ø

Connection Ø d/e

27 mm

Connection Ø d/e

n

= with MMC electronics

3 mm

Power consumption

• Three tools in one for coarse sanding, fine sanding and polishing • ROTEX rotary motion for efficient material removal • Eccentric motion for high-quality, scratch-free surfaces • FastFix sanding pad system, tool-less • Ideal ergonomic grip positions • Sanding up to the edge thanks to the Festool PROTECTOR

FastFix sanding pad Ø Weight

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• Sanding off old paint and varnish • Sanding wooden materials • Renovation work such as sanding steps • Sanding and polishing mineral materials • Preliminary and coarse sanding of repair ­compound • Hologram-free polishing

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Technical data ROTEX rotary motion speed

Main applications

• Sanding off old paint and varnish • Sanding wooden materials • Renovation work such as sanding steps • Preliminary and coarse sanding of repair ­compound • Hologram-free polishing • Working on vertical surfaces • Sanding out damaged areas on vehicles

Strengths and benefits

• Four tools in one: for coarse sanding, fine sanding, delta sanding and polishing. Resulting in low investment costs and savings on working time • ROTEX rotary motion for efficient material removal • Eccentric motion for high-quality, scratch-free surfaces • FastFix sanding pad system, tool-less • Ideal ergonomic grip positions • Sanding up to the edge thanks to the Festool PROTECTOR • Effortless work thanks to a weight