| Feature |
Rotex 150 E |
Rotex 150 FEQ |
Advantage |
| Power |
500 Watts |
720 Watts |
A LOT more power to quickly go through demanding sanding applications. |
| Changing pads |
On board Allen wrench |
Tool-free pad change |
Faster and easier pad change - always work with the right pad for the material - saves time and money. |
| Changing between modes |
Knob to lift up and turn around |
Knob to press |
Faster and easier to switch between modes - saves time. |
| Dust port |
Oval dust port |
Round, removable dust port |
Dust port can be conveniently removed – an especially nice feature when polishing. |
| Gear Unit |
Gear unit sealed with rubber gasket |
Completely sealed gear unit without wearing parts |
Dramatically extends service life of the gear unit; downtime and costs for repairs and replacement are reduced, especially in applications with aggressive dust like solid surface. |
| Protector |
No Protector |
Protector covers pad and protects both pad and adjacent workpieces from being damaged |
Sanding pads last longer. No damage to adjacent workpiece - no reworking necessary. Also prevents sander from jolting when sanding close to walls etc. |
| Cord |
Regular cord |
Plug-it detachable cord |
Easy to replace (instead of expensive repair). One cord for multiple sanders. |
| Switches |
On/Off switch and mode changing switch located on the side of the machine |
Both switches located on machine head |
Switches are just where you need them, whether left- or right-handed. Switches are designed to prevent dust from interfering with their function. |