All about the "Whirlwind" grinders

The grinder is a versatile and irreplaceable tool, as it can be used with a large number of attachments. Among the wide variety of manufacturers, a special place is occupied by products of the domestic manufacturer "Vortex".

The brand stands out for the high quality of the pumping equipment and power tools offered. Previously, production was established in Kuibyshev, where high-quality tools have been produced since 1974. After, in 2000, the management made a decision for a number of reasons to transfer capacities to the PRC. Technical control and compliance with the requirements were still carried out by domestic engineers.

The grinders of this manufacturer have found their application both in everyday life and in the professional sphere. Before entering the market, each model is checked for quality and compliance with the requirements of standards. Thanks to the built-up control system, it is possible to maintain the high quality of the products.

Among the features of the products of the described brand, one can single out not only high build quality, but also the use of the latest innovative technologies. All materials from which the body or working part of the unit is made can withstand heavy loads.

Despite the fact that the model range of the described brand is not so wide, it allows each user to choose the necessary tool, because the manufacturer has tried to take into account the requirements of the consumer.

• UShM-115/650. It has a nominal power of 650 W, while the diameter of the grinding wheel is 11.5 cm. It operates at 11,000 rpm under a voltage of 220 V. The advantage of this model is that its weight is only 1.6 kg.

• UShM-125/900. Demonstrates a rated power of 900 W. It has an increased diameter of the grinding attachment, which is 12.5 cm. The tool maintains the same speed as the previous model, operates on the same voltage, but weighs 2.1 kg.

• UShM-125/1000. It differs in the nominal voltage, the level of which is included in the model name, that is, 1100 W. The weight of the structure is two hundred grams more than that of the previous model. Circle diameter, speed and voltage are the same.

• UShM-125 / 1200E. It weighs 2.3 kg, the number of revolutions can vary from 800 to 12000, which is very convenient for the user. The diameter of the grinding wheel is 12.5 cm, and the rated power of the unit is 1200 W.

• UShM-150/1300. It is characterized by a rotational speed of 8000 rpm, an increased diameter of the grinding wheel, which is 15 cm. The voltage in the working network must be 220 V, while the rated power is 1300 W. The weight of the structure is 3.6 kg.

• UShM-180/1800. It has an impressive weight of 5.5 kg. The nominal power of the equipment is 1800 W, the diameter of the grinding wheel is 18 cm. The rotational speed is small when compared with other models - 7500 rpm.

• UShM-230/2300. Demonstrates the largest grinding wheel diameter, which is 23 cm, and the minimum number of revolutions per minute - 6000. The rated power is spelled out in the name, and the weight of the structure is 5.3 kg.

For an overview of the most popular model of the VORTEX USHM-125/1100 grinder, see the following video.

When purchasing a tool, the user should rely on a few basic points.

• If it is necessary to do precise work without defects and deviations from the specified parameters, then it is better if a disc of a larger diameter stands on the grinder, since it can penetrate deeper into the material.
• Each disc is used to work with the corresponding material. For processing concrete and stone, a grinder of increased power with a minimum number of revolutions is required.
• The dimensions of the angle grinder are determined by the size of the disks that can be used.

• Grinding machines, which have the ability to install a nozzle of the maximum diameter, are always longer, and in their design there is a large handle, sometimes even two.

There are many reviews on the Internet regarding the Vortex equipment, and most of them are positive, since the tool is really worth the user's attention. Any of the presented models of grinding machines is distinguished by its high quality, reliability and ease of use.

As for negative reviews, they often come from inexperienced users who do not comply with the manufacturer's requirements, respectively, the equipment does not work normally. This also applies to the wrong selection of discs, since a low-power tool will not cope with large ones.