The quick and easy way to perfect surfaces

Planex easy

The, new, PLANEX, easy, long-reach, sander, from, Festool

Sebastian Stoll

The quick and easy way to perfect surfaces

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Document DEVICE REPORTFestool Planex easy 1016 EN
Festool, Wendlingen (Germany) ­ October 2016

Press release for the technical press

Infoline for reader and journalists TTS Tooltechnic Systems GB Ltd Naomi Collett Saxham Business Park Suffolk IP28 6RX Bury St. Edmunds - GB Tel. +44 (1284) 727270 Fax +44 (1284) 702156 www.festool.gb [email protected]

The quick and easy way to perfect surfaces
The new Planex easy long-reach sander from Festool ­ available from March 2017
Festool didn't call its new long-reach sander "easy" for nothing ­ the Planex easy is light, incredibly robust and guaranteed to impress thanks to its intuitive operation. It makes preparing rooms for dry mortarless construction far easier and quicker. The brushless EC-TEC motor is not only maintenance-free but also ensures direct force transmission to the sanding pad without the need for a flexible shaft. Thanks to its simple handling, ceilings and walls can be sanded quickly, evenly and easily ­ and its low weight means that users will find the sanding process less tiring and more efficient, allowing them to achieve their goal of the perfect surface.
"Simple handling was our primary focus when developing our new Planex easy. Design, ergonomics and efficiency were also particularly important ­ hence why the tool combines perfect balance with intuitive operation. In addition, it is the lightest long-reach sander with direct drive currently available to purchase on the market. A lightweight, maintenance-free brushless EC-TEC motor provides the driving force. This innovative tool responds directly to the needs of our professional customers," explains Patrick Hitzer, Product Manager at Festool. He goes on to state: "With the new Planex easy, we are continuing to expand our existing range of long-

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reach sanders. With the tried-and-tested Planex ­ its sister model which has an extensive range of functions, such as variable working length and active extraction support ­ we can address the needs of customers who value a wide range of functions in their day-to-day work. The new Planex easy, in contrast, has been developed specially for painters and drywallers who, to put it simply, only need the sanding function."
Simply unpack and go Easy by name and easy by nature ­ the new Planex easy is also simple to set up. Thanks to its one-piece design, the new long-reach sander is immediately ready for use once it has been unpacked. In addition, its intuitive switch operation could not be more straightforward. In day-to-day use, this means that users simply need to take the 1.60-metre long tool out of its convenient, compact carrying bag (one of the items included with the tool) and get started.
No need for a fragile shaft ­ guarantees a long service life Another great advantage of the new Planex easy is that the brushless ECTEC motor is located in the head of the tool and transfers force directly onto the sanding pad. This results in the tool having a longer service life than tools with a flexible shaft and, thanks to the brushless EC-TEC motor, maintenance-free operation. Patrick Hitzer explains: "In some long-reach sanders, the force is transferred from the motor to the sanding pad via a flexible shaft. With the Planex easy ­ and its sister model, Planex ­ we are employing the tried-and-tested direct drive and deliberately foregoing the use of a flexible shaft for the drive in favour of higher reliability and longer service life."
Simple, ergonomic working Whether working on ceilings or walls, the joint on the head of the Planex easy, which is completely flexible in all axes of motion, enables users to achieve optimal results in any position, without tilting or sanding errors. This is combined with outstanding ergonomics: The weight of the tool is relatively low ­ only four kilograms ­ and is perfectly balanced over the entire length of the tool. The new ultra-soft sanding pad adapts perfectly to wall and

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ceiling surfaces as well as uneven surfaces for easy, flawless sanding and a high surface quality. With the removable brush segment, the new PLANEX easy sands any surface consistently and evenly right up to the edge.
Dust-free sanding for a healthier working environment Sanding during drywalling generates large volumes of sanding dust. It is therefore essential to you use a suitable dust extractor. With the AC (Auto Clean) special extractor, Festool offers the ideal mobile dust extractor for the new Planex easy long-reach sander ­ it provides automatic main filter cleaning, a kink-free suction hose and a closing slide for even more intensive main filter cleaning. Working cleanly is important, but working cleanly and systematically is even more important. This is why all Festool power tools and extraction systems are fully compatible with one another, both to protect users' health and to guarantee smooth work processes with precise results. The mechanical lock between the suction hose and the tool provides a reliable connection and dust extraction.As a result, the Planex easy saves both time and money, and guarantees satisfied customers.
Planex easy ­ availability and items included The new Planex easy will be available in different versions and with different mobile dust extractors from March 2017. More information is available at www.festool.co.uk/planexeasy ____________________________________ Total approx. 4940 characters (not including spaces)

Short version of the press release
The quick and easy way to perfect surfaces
With the new Planex easy, Festool is expanding its range of long-reach sanders. While the tried-and-tested Planex sister model will continue to be aimed at users who require a wider range of functions in their day-to-day work, Festool has developed the new Planex easy specially for painters and drywallers who only need the sanding function. The long-reach sander is not called "easy" for nothing ­ it is light, incredibly robust and guaranteed to impress thanks to its intuitive operation. It makes preparing rooms for dry

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mortarless construction far easier and quicker. The brushless motor is not only maintenance-free but also ensures direct force transmission to the sanding pad without the need for a fragile flexible shaft. Thanks to its simple handling, ceilings and walls can be sanded quickly, evenly and easily ­ and its low weight means that users will find the sanding process less tiring and more efficient, allowing them to achieve the perfect surface. The tool is also particularly simple to set up: Thanks to its one-piece design, the new 1.60metre long-reach sander is immediately ready for use once it has been unpacked. In addition, its intuitive switch operation could not be more straightforward. Thanks to the joint on the head of the Planex easy, which is completely flexible in all axes of motion, users can achieve optimal results in any working position. This is combined with outstanding ergonomics: The weight of the tool is relatively low ­ only four kilograms ­ and is perfectly balanced over the entire length of the tool. The new ultra-soft sanding pad adapts perfectly to wall and ceiling surfaces for easy, flawless sanding and a high surface quality. The new Planex easy will be available in different versions and with different mobile dust extractors from March 2017. More information is available at www.festool.co.uk/planexeasy ____________________________________ Short version total approx. 1910 characters (including spaces)

Technical data
Power consumption Idling speed Interchangeable sanding pad Abrasive Length Dust extractor connection Weight

Planex easy 400 W 400 ­ 920 rpm 215 mm 225 mm 1.60 m 36 mm 4.00 kg

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Image: Festool_Planex_easy_01.jpg With the AC (Auto Clean) special extractor, Festool offers the ideal mobile dust extractor for the new Planex easy long-reach sander ­ it provides automatic main filter cleaning, a kink-free suction hose and a closing slide for even more intensive main filter cleaning.
Image: Festool_Planex_easy_02.jpg The Planex easy comes with an ultra-soft sanding pad and a practical carrying bag.

Image: Festool_Planex_easy_03.jpg Easy by name and easy by nature ­ the new Planex easy is simple to set up. Thanks to its onepiece design, the new long-reach sander is immediately ready for use once it has been unpacked.
Image: Festool_Planex_easy_04.jpg Thanks to the joint on the head of the Planex easy, which is completely movable in all axes of motion, users can achieve optimal results in any working position.
Image: Festool_Planex_easy_05.jpg With the AC (Auto Clean) special extractor, Festool offers the ideal mobile dust extractor for the new Planex easy long-reach sander ­ it provides automatic main filter cleaning, a kink-free suction hose and a closing slide for even more intensive main filter cleaning.

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Image: Festool_Planex_easy_06.jpg Thanks to the joint on the head of the Planex easy, which is completely movable in all axes of motion, users can achieve optimal results in any working position.
Image: Festool_Planex_easy_07.jpg Thanks to the joint on the head of the Planex easy, which is completely flexible in all axes of motion, users can achieve optimal results in any working position.
Image: Festool_Planex_easy_08.jpg Easy by name and easy by nature ­ the new Planex easy is simple to set up. Thanks to its onepiece design, the new long-reach sander is immediately ready for use once it has been unpacked.
Image: Festool_Planex_easy_09.jpg Patrick Hitzer, Product Manager at Festool
Image source: Festool GmbH

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