Portable Electric Tools: DEWALT DWE4887 and DWE4887N 1 1/2 Inch Die Grinders

DEWALT announces the launch of its new 1-1/2” Die Grinders (DWE4887 and DWE4887N), offering greater durability, power, and enhanced ergonomics for a comfortable grinding experience compared to DEWALT’s previous models DW887 and DW887N.

“These new Die Grinders reset the bar to a new level of durability, performance, ergonomics, and ease of use,” said Sean Kelly, Group Product Manager. “After extensive research with pipefitters and other trades, the new die grinders were designed to offer greater durability with longer brush life, and more performance with a higher amp rating.”

“Durability in grinding is, by far, the users’ number one request,” added Kelly. The new motors in these Die Grinders offer 2X the brush life of their predecessors (DW887 and DW887N). Additionally, epoxy coatings now help to protect the motor from harmful abrasion that occurs in many applications.

With a higher amp rating of 4.2 amps, a 1.2 amp increase over the DW887, users can get through tough applications like a pipefitter de-burring pipe with a flap wheel or cone abrasive more quickly. This increase in power and speed raises the new Die Grinders to a higher performance level.

In addition to greater durability, speed and power, research revealed that ergonomics are of prime importance to the user. “The new Die Grinders are comfortable and easy to use during the long-duty cycles of grinding applications,” said Kelly. “The circumference of the body of the grinder was reduced by 10mm, making the gripping area smaller and more comfortable to hold.”

Additionally, the temperature rise of the new die grinder has been reduced, offering a 35% cooler average temperature rise on the front gripping area and a 30% cooler average temperature rise on the body compared to the DW887.

The exhaust path of the new Die Grinders compared to the DW887 is also improved. To achieve this, a path that redirects the debris forward and away from the user was added to the new Die Grinders.

The DWE4887 has a paddle switch with lock-on, and the DWE4887N has a paddle switch without lock-on.

Both tools will retail for approximately $159.00 each.

The new Die Grinders will come standard with a three-year limited warranty, one-year free service contract and 90-day money-back guarantee. For information on available accessories, please visit www.dewalt.com.