Milwaukee is making a big splash (lol get it?) when it comes to drain cleaning. Not that long ago they came out with the M12 Drain Snake and M12 Trapsnake toilet and urinal auger systems. To make sure they’re able to clean every bathroom drain near you, they’ve expanded their drain cleaning power tool lineup with 3 new drain cleaning solutions with the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Switch Pack Sectional Drum System, the M18 FUEL Drain Snake with CABLE-DRIVE Locking Feed System, the M12 AIRSNAKE Drain Clearing Air Gun, and also new Milwaukee Drain Cables with RUST GUARD. To get us better acquainted with their newest products, here’s what they have to say about their new drain cleaning lineup:
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As you may already know, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in disruptive innovation ever since we first introduced lithium-ion to power tools in 2008. Disruptive innovation is all about changing the game. We start with a thorough evaluation of the job at hand – the frustrations, needs, previous limitations – and set out to completely rethink a solution. Our goal? To solve the fundamental challenges these users face day in and day out. Until now disruptive innovation like this has been almost non-existent within the drain cleaning industry. This is an industry that has been hindered by only incremental improvements to solutions that are already too heavy, lack versatility, needlessly messy, and tethered to a cord – a major problem for professionals within an industry that relies on mobility. Not to mention, manufacturers haven’t utilized newer technologies to bolster tool performance.
We’re intending to change all of that.
We’re disrupting the drain cleaning market, completely cutting the cord for professionals! As part of this announcement, we are introducing four new solutions which will join our current lineup of drain cleaning products, the Trapsnake™ Porcelain Auger System and M12™ Drain Snake. This is our biggest step – albeit, leap – into drain cleaning to date:
- M18 FUEL™ SWITCH PACK™ Sectional Drum System
- M18 FUEL™ Drain Snake with CABLE-DRIVE™ Locking Feed System
- M12™ AIRSNAKE™ Drain Clearing Air Gun
- Milwaukee® Drain Cables with RUST GUARD™
But lithium-ion is just the catalyst for the disruptive innovation we’re bringing to this industry. We’ve built these solutions from the ground-up to address common hurdles during applications and to provide an easier way to get on and off the job, with less mess. Now, professionals will have a full range of completely portable drain cleaning solutions for drains within buildings, allowing them to service more calls with less hassle.
From the first drain cleaning solution to combine the benefits of sectional and drum machines, to the very first air-powered drain cleaner, these new solutions represent the disruptive innovation we’re bringing to drain cleaning professionals to give them unparalleled levels of performance and productivity like they’ve never had access to before. And we’re just getting started.
**NEW PRODUCTS**
M18 FUEL™ SWITCH PACK™ Sectional Drum System – Available November 2017
- POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor Delivers Maximum Power 100’ Down the Line
- REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Ensures Maximum Performance Under Load and Improves Control
- REDLITHIUM™ Batteries Power Through Multiple Jobs on a Single Charge
- Built-In Backpack Straps, Access Anywhere
- Interchange Between Different Drum Sizes
- Connect Multiple Drums to Reach 100’ Out
- Integrated Drum Brake
- Fully Enclosed Drum
- SWITCH PACK™ Drum Capacity: 75′ x 5/16″ Inner Core Cable; 50′ x 3/8″ and 1/2″ Inner Core Cable; 50′ x 5/8″ Open Wind Cable
MSRP: Kits ranging from $750 – $1400
Quick Info: The M18 FUEL™ SWITCH PACK™ Sectional Drum System is the first drain cleaning solution that combines the benefits of sectional and drum machines to create the single most versatile and mobile machine on the market. This new-to-world solution is easily transportable via an integrated backpack design, allows users to interchange and connect drums, and provides maximum power to clear 100’ down the line.
M18 FUEL™ Drain Snake with CABLE-DRIVE™ Locking Feed System – Available November 2017
- POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor Delivers Maximum Power 50’ Down the Line
- REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence Ensures Maximum Performance Under Load and Improves Control
- REDLITHIUM™ Batteries Power Through Multiple Jobs on a Single Charge
- CABLE-DRIVE™ Locking Feed System delivers the strongest cable grip and maintains selected speed
- Best Protection, Mess Contained
- Fully Enclosed Drum
- Drum Capacity: ¼” x 50’, 5/16” x 50’, and 3/8” x 35’ Inner Core Cables
MSRP: Kits ranging from $375 – $629
Quick Info: The new M18 FUEL™ Drain Snake with CABLE-DRIVE™ Locking Feed System represents the next level in performance for handheld machines. With 2X more power than corded, it boasts a maximum power to clear 50’ down the line, and features the CABLE-DRIVE™ Locking Feed System – the only automatic feed system that allows users to select and maintain a desired feed speed.
M12™ AIRSNAKE™ Drain Clearing Air Gun – Available November 2017
- Clears through drain covers and traps
- Instantly reach clogs 35’ out
- Removes grease and sludge from pipe walls
- Power to Clear Clogs Past Vent Stacks
- Variable Pressure Control to Select the Right PSI for Compression fittings and Older Drain Lines
- Interchange attachments for an optimized seal on Toilets, Sinks, and Floor Drains
MSRP: Kits ranging from $329 – $399
Quick Info: The M12™ AIRSNAKE™ Drain Clearing Air Gun is the only cordless solution on the market that uses compressed air to flush away clogs and build up. Capable of instantly reaching clogs 50’ out, the new tool is the ideal first line of defense to clear pipe walls without the hassle of removing drain covers and traps.
Milwaukee® Drain Cables with RUST GUARD™ Plating – Available November 2017
- RUST GUARD™ Plating, 20X More Rust Resistant
- Up to 3X Longer Life: Maintains shape, limits kinks
- Flexibility to maneuver with the strength to clear
- Open Wind Cables are best for clearing soft blockages
- Inner Core Cables are best for retrieval and clearing hard blockages
- Compatible with MILWAUKEE® and other professional brand drain cleaning tools
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