At the World of Concrete event in Las Vegas, Milwaukee Tools introduced a few new products, including a new backpack blower and battery-management device.
Power Manager
The Milwaukee Power Manager for 15 or 20-amp branch circuits allows users to manage a larger number of M12, M18 and MX Fuel chargers to charge more batteries. The power manager monitors the power being pulled from each outlet and energizes the maximum number of outlets possible for battery chargers. The power manager automatically turns on additional outlets as batteries finish charging and power becomes available. Users with high energy demands can avoid unnecessary infrastructure upgrades, manually changing packs on chargers, and overloading electrical circuits.
The power manager includes a power throttle to customize the total power being pulled through the device to support other circuit needs. This solution is compatible with the modular Packout storage system for easy mounting and flexibility as charging needs change over time. With the power manager, users can expand the capabilities of their circuits for extended periods of time, without additional steps to manage the charging process.
Backpack Blower
Milwaukee said its new MX Fuel Backpack Blower delivers higher blowing force than up to 63cc gas-powered blowers. The Powerstate Brushless Motor delivers 800 CFM, 190 MPH, and 30 Newtons of blowing force while maintaining a sound level of 64dBA. The blower’s mode select offers the ability to choose between three performance settings ranging from 17N of blowing force in low which delivers 45 minutes of constant power to 30N of blowing force in high that delivers 20 minutes of constant power, when paired with an MX Fuel Redlithium Forge HD12.0 battery.
This backpack blower is One-key compatible, allowing users to customize, track, and manage the blower from their mobile device or computer. The blower’s performance can also be managed through One-key in addition to providing usage and location tracking, managing it in inventory, and locking it out for security and protection to user’s investment when needed.