ThePower Tools Division of Bosch today announced the launch of its firstindigenously designed power tool, the Blower GBL 800E Professional, for boththe Indian and the global market.

The product is manufactured on the new lean manufacturing line built onthe Bosch Production system principles, and was developed by the R&D teamin Bangalore. The unique construction design of the GBL 800E ensures acontinuous, constant and efficient volumetric flow rate. The multivane Impellerand the fan casing, along with the housing & handle are made from highgrade thermo plastics. Its unique shape and size ensures high efficiency.

Commenting on this landmark launch Vijay Pandey, Country Head, Bosch Power Tools India said, “Todaythe Indian arm of Bosch Power Tools has made history. We are extremely proudthat our R&D team has delivered a product that will be exported to globalmarkets, keeping the Bosch tradition of innovation alive.”

About GBL800 E

Working Principle

The air blower has a unique working principle thatit is fitted with an electric motor coupled with an impeller. As the impellerrotates, the air entrapped between the impeller blades, i.e the air that isdrawn from the atmosphere into the fan casing, is radially andcircumferentially accelerated.

It is then pressurized in the fan casing chamber,and subsequently pushed along a special path through the Impeller and sidechannel till it is discharged into the discharge port i.e nozzle (in blow mode)& dust bag (in suction mode). The air flows around the fan casing contourswhere the flow pattern is repeated. The Impeller rotates with absolutelyno contact between it and the casing.

The air blower has constructive features like an impeller dulydynamically balanced, thermo plastic body & casing, and fitted withElectric Motor.

Applications: GBL 800E Air Blower

ØInblow mode:

• Cleaning of machines & equipment in industries, workshops, household applications, workbenches, ventilation grills power distribution panels, etc
• Blowing husk at rice, pulse, cotton, lumber & spinning mills
• Removing old mortar between bricks by tuck pointers
• Abundant usage in Air conditioning & refrigeration segment.

ØInsuction mode (Application at restricted areas):

-Cleaningcar interiors

Blower Technical Data

Air volume (m3/min) 4.5

Air pressure (Kpa) 0 - 7.2

No load speed (RPM) 0 - 16000

Protection class II

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About the Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. In fiscal 2007, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion euros. Set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering," the Bosch Group today comprises a manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service network of some 300 subsidiaries and more than 13,000 Bosch service centers in over 140 countries.

The special ownership structure of the Bosch Group guarantees its financial independence and entrepreneurial freedom. It makes it possible for the company to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future, as well as to do justice to its social responsibility in a manner reflective of the spirit and will of its founder. A total of 92 % of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by the charitable foundation Robert Bosch Stiftung. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com

About Bosch Power Tools

Bosch is one of the leading power tool manufacturers in the world and is committed to finding newer and better solutions through its innovative products and services. The object of Bosch Power Tools has always been the consistent development of new products in order to increase the efficiency of professionals and at the same time making their work easier. You have seen the trendsetting developments in wood working, metal working, construction segment, Intelligent measuring instruments & cordless tools.

Bosch Power Tools has also made its mark into the do-it-yourself market and the development of lawn and garden equipment and high speed rotary tools-Dremel. The Bosch Tightening System is a step further from the conventional air tools. It allows the user to determine the torque delivered for every operation.

Bosch offers more than 2000 accessories compatible with its power tools in India. Centralized stocks management system ensures ready availability of spares and accessories. The central warehouse is located in Chennai and supports 13 warehouses in major cities across the country.

Bosch Power Tools India took the first step towards excellence by bringing in a change in the perception of the power tool market. Bosch India has launched Bosch System Specialist (BSS), a new concept in the Power tools market.

Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com