Trend T12EK - 2300W 1/2" Variable Speed Plunge Router 240V with Kitbox

Trend T12EK - 2300W 1/2" Variable Speed Plunge Router 240V with Kitbox

High-performance trade-focused plunge router with advanced safety features, engineered to deliver reliable, fast, accurate cuts. Perfect for lock fitting, worktop joints and timber profiling.

• Powerful 2300W Motor delivers consistently high power, torque and speed, and features soft-start to prevent kick-back.
• 80mm Plunge Depth is deal for deep cutting applications. Perfect for lock jigs, worktop joints and timber profiling.
• Trend Base Configuration features a unique precision guide bush centring device to ensure perfect concentricity between cutter and collet for pinpoint accuracy when used with Trend routing jigs.
• Auto-Lock Plunge Lever allows users to quickly, accurately and safely reposition the plunge position without releasing the handles.
• Automatic Power Shut-Off prevents the router from accidental start-up if the trigger lock-on switch is engaged, and the power supply is lost and restored or interrupted.
• 7-Level Variable Speed Control ranges from 9,000 to 22,000rpm, giving the user total control across a range of cutters, materials, and applications.
• Top-Mount Cyclone Extraction with enhanced dust adapter efficiently clears debris to give users 360 degree visibility and prevent extraction hoses from snagging.
• Ergonomic Inclined Handles support a natural wrist position, reduce strain, and increase control when routing with arms outstretched.
• Quick-Set Depth Post with rack & pinion 1.0mm indexed increments and zeroing function for fast, easy adjustment.
• Micrometer Fine Height Adjuster features 0.1mm increments and an easy-to-read display for precision depth adjustment.
• Integrated Power Trigger prevents accidental movement and kick-back when turning the router on and off.
• Micro-Adjustable Side Fence with adjustable facings and 0.1mm increments for accurate edge rebating, grooving and moulding.
• Automatic LED Work Lights allow users to accurately position the cutter prior to engaging the material and making costly errors in low-light situations.
• Phosphor Bronze Bushings are corrosion resistant, durable and self-lubricating to prevent racking and deliver a smooth, accurate plunge action.
• Anti-Scratch Base Plate Low-friction, screw-mounted, replaceable phenolic base plate.
• Integrated Router Rest provides users with a safe way of changing cutters whilst preventing debris from entering motor vents.
• Wide Base Aperture to suit large profile and jointing cutters.
• ER Style Collet features a double-locking safety feature to prevent accidental cutter ejection and a multi-slit profile for concentric clamping to the cutter shank.
• 3-Position Rotating Turret is used to pre-set plunge depth limits for fast, repeatable batch and stepped cutting.
• Plunge Depth Limiter is easy to set and prevents over-cutting.
• Spindle Lock for quick and easy router cutter changes.

• Kitchen fitting applications including worktop jointing, draining grooves, hob and sink recesses and carcass alteration.
• Fast, accurate & heavy duty trenching work including lock and latch fitting, staircase production and general purpose carpentry with long & wide cutters.
• Hand-held routing and edge moulding applications including precision matched recesses for intumescent fire door strips and rebates.

• Side fence
• Guide bush plate
• 30mm guide bush
• 22mm spanner
• Collet
• Guide bush pin
• Top mount extraction adapter
• Cyclone dust adapter
• In moulded carry case

• Rating - Professional/Trade
• Voltage - 240 volt
• Plunge stroke - 0-80 mm
• Power input - 2300 watt
• Collet diameter supplied - 1/2 inch
• No load speeds - 9-22000rpm
• Dust spout size ID - 35 mm
• Guide bush diameter supplied - 30 mm
• Cutter diameter max - 50 mm hand-held
• Base aperture size - 70 mm
• Rod diameter - 10 mm
• Rod length - 360 mm
• Rod centres - 100 mm
• Weight - 6.4 kg
• Sound pressure Lpa - 95.1 dB(A)1
• Acoustic pressure Lwa - 106.1 dB(A)2
• Hand arm vibration - <2.1 m/s2

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