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1. PRODUCT NAME
1) Hitachi 180 mm (7") Disc Grinder, Model G 18SE3
2) Hitachi 180 mm (7") Disc Grinder, Model G 18UA2 (With soft start)
3) Hitachi 180 mm (7") Disc Grinder, Model G 18SG2
4) Hitachi 180 mm (7") Disc Grinder, Model G 18UB2 (With soft start)
5) Hitachi 230 mm (9") Disc Grinder, Model G 23SC3
6) Hitachi 230 mm (9") Disc Grinder, Model G 23UA2 (With soft start)
7) Hitachi 230 mm (9") Disc Grinder, Model G 23SE2
8) Hitachi 230 mm (9") Disc Grinder, Model G 23UB2 (With soft start)
2. MARKETING OBJECTIVE
Large disc grinders are the markets where Europe is main, and HITACHI products have obtained high evaluation
in power, durability and quality. However, some improvements are requested to HITACHI's current G 23SC2
series disc grinders because about ten years passed since their development, and the competitors are introducing
high-power products with 2200 W or more input. To correspond to the request for improved powerful products
with 2200 W or more input, the Models G 18SE3, G 18UA2, G 18SG2, G 18UB2, G 23SC3, G 23UA2, G 23SE2
and G 23UB2 have been developed to upgrade and replace the current Models G 18SE2, G 18UA, G 18SG,
G 18UB, G 23SC2, G 23UA, G 23SE and G 23UB. In addition, the Models G 18UA2, G 18UB2, G 23UA2 and
G 23UB2 are equipped with a soft start. The key features of the Models G 18SE3, G 18UA2, G 18SG2, G 18UB2,
G 23SC3, G 23UA2, G 23SE2 and G 23UB2 in comparison with the current models are as follows:
1) 100 W higher input compared to the current models
2) Prolonged service life of the carbon brushes
3) Wear resistance of armature coil
4) Dust-proof labyrinth construction
5) Durable ball bearing retainer of the housing
6) New construction to protect grease leakage
7) Tool-less wheel guard
3. APPLICATIONS
Deburring diecast products and finishing iron, bronze, aluminum and diecast products
Finishing welds and torch-cut surfaces
Cutting soft steel materials
Grooving and cutting concrete and other stone materials