Power tools include hand-held and stationary tools with electric drives for trades, workshops, construction and industry. Key categories include electric drills (impact drills, hammer drills, drill presses, cordless drills) and cordless screwdrivers for mobile use.
In the field of cutting and machining, electric saws (circular saws, jigsaws, reciprocating saws, mitre saws) are used. Electric sanders such as angle grinders, orbital sanders, random-orbit sanders and belt sanders are used for surface finishing. Specialist tools such as hot air blowers, tackers and hot glue guns are also included.
Leading manufacturers include Bosch, Hilti, Makita, DeWalt, Festool, Milwaukee, Metabo, Fein, Würth and Einhell.
Power tools are used on construction sites, in tradesmen’s workshops (carpenters, painters, electricians, plumbers), in industrial assembly, in garages, and by discerning DIY enthusiasts and the self-employed.