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Rockwell RC2122K

Approximate retail price:

$46.30

Summary: This 12-volt Rockwell in the light use drill/drivers category has a 3/8-inch chuck and one speed range with 16 clutch settings. It is sold with 1 NiCd battery with a charge indicator light. It has a 2 year warranty.

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Type: Light use drill/drivers

About - Rockwell RC2122K
Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws. Power: Denotes the twisting force for tightening and loosening. Run time: Reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer. Handling: Denotes the ease of handling and controling the drill during operation. Noise: The dBa level at ear level, indicating whether or not ear protection should be used during prolonged operation.

About - Rockwell RC2122K

Speed: Speed of drilling and driving screws.

Power: Denotes the twisting force for tightening and loosening.

Run time: Reflects how much work the drill can perform per battery charge, as measured on a dynamometer.

Handling: Denotes the ease of handling and controling the drill during operation.

Noise: The dBa level at ear level, indicating whether or not ear protection should be used during prolonged operation.

Features & Specs - Rockwell RC2122K
Battery type The type of batteries provided with the drill. All are rechargeable. The more common type is denoted NiCd, for its nickel-cadmium components. Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries boast added energy for their weight. Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries are the latest type and deliver even more power in a smaller size. Lithium-ion and NiMH batteries can be disposed of with regular refuse; NiCd must be recycled. Battery type	NiCd
Battery recharge time (min.) How long it takes to completely recharge a battery after it has properly cooled down. Most of the fast chargers have a built-in temperature sensor that delays the charging cycle, when the battery is too hot from recent heavy use, to when the battery has cooled. Battery recharge time (min.)	180-300
Speed ranges Many cordless drills have two separate speed ranges, or gear ratios; some newer models have three. The slower speed range peaks at about 400 revolutions per minute (rpm) and provides increased torque (twisting force) for driving large screws. A higher speed range that reaches about 1,500 rpm or more is well suited for rapid drilling. Lower-priced drills usually have a single speed range that tops out at approximately 600 to 800 rpm, compromising both driving and drilling performance. Speed ranges	1
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