New Tools From Desoutter

Desoutter XPB Cordless Modular Multi Tool

Not only is XPB the first battery drill fit for aerospace processes, it is also the first multifunction platform designed to take aerospace manufacture into the future!

Aerospace assembly is complex. It involves many different materials – metals, composites – and many different types of fasteners. As a result, workbenches are littered with different tools that have evolved to address each assembly task.

In brief, XPB Modular is an electric handheld tool that can be used with multiple heads: standard, high torque, offset – even heads for temporary fasteners and frangible collars. Offering full speed coverage in a single tool, it is suitable for use on all aerospace materials. The XPB is also smart: built-in software enables quick configuration, automatic head recognition and counts cycles for both the heads and the tool. It features an open system architecture, which means the XPB is future-proofed and smart factory compatible.

So, what does all this mean? For a start, the XPB is easier to manage and easier to maintain. It also means there are less assets on the line. It’s safer – there are no air hoses to trip over any more – and it is around 20% less noisy than its pneumatic counterparts. Being battery-operated, it provides freedom of movement and eliminates the need for a process air supply, significantly reducing energy costs. Its smart software gives operators instant feedback on performance, improving the learning curve while upholding quality.