Sep 2 2005
RIDGID® introduced a new Heavy Duty 1/2” VSR Right Angle Drill (Model R7130) engineered to handle the toughest drilling that contractors, plumbers and electricians find on the job site. And it comes with a Limited Lifetime Service Agreement.
The R7130 has a high-performance 8-Amp EML™ (Extended Motor Life) motor designed and engineered for the tightest tolerances imaginable to operate in extremely dusty, abusive jobsite conditions day in and day out – and last a lifetime.
The motor also features RIDGID® auto-stop brushes. Unlike normal accessible brushes, which must be inspected for wear and replaced before they can damage the motor, the auto-stop brushes halt the drill’s operation when the brushes are worn, before they can damage the motor, eliminating the need to inspect them and the possibility of motor damage.
It is also the first drill of this type to feature three speeds (300/600/1200 RPM) for enhanced ability to match the speed to the material and job.
This heavy duty drill has a compact head designed to drill holes easily between studs and joists. It also features an automatic safety clutch that disengages the bit from the gear train to reduce risk of kickback. It comes with a die-cast gear housing and hardened steel gears for lifelong durability as well as triple gear reduction to create a tremendous amount of torque capable of handling up to a 4-5/8” self-feed bit.
“The new RIDGID® heavy duty right angle drill is one powerful tool, designed to handle any hole boring task that a professional would encounter on the job site,” said Jay Gatz, spokesperson for RIDGID®. “This tool sets a new standard in heavy duty right angle drills.”