How to distinguish a Metabo screwdriver from a fake

Metabo cordless screwdrivers

Chuck hexagon and BZP
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 34 Nm
Battery 10.8 V, Li-ion
2 battery 2.0 Ah
Weight 0.8 kg

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BZP cartridge 10 mm
Revolutions 0-400 / 0-1500 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 14.4 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.2 kg

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Chuck hexagon and BZP
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 34 Nm
Battery 10.8 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Weight 0.8 kg

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Chuck hexagon and BZP
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 34 Nm
Battery 10.8 V, Li-ion
2 battery 2.0 Ah
Weight 0.8 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-400 / 0-1500 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 14.4 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.2 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1600 rpm
Max. torque 48 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.3 kg

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Chuck hexagon and BZP
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 34 Nm
Battery 10.8 V, Li-ion
1 battery 2.0 Ah
Weight 0.8 kg

Chuck hexagon and BZP 10 mm
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm
Battery 12 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Weight 1 kg

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Chuck hexagon and BZP 10 mm
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm
Battery 12 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.1 kg

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Chuck hexagon and BZP
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 34 Nm
Battery 10.8 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Snap set
Weight 0.8 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1800 rpm
Max. torque 50 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.6 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-400 / 0-1500 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 14.4 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 1.5 Ah
Weight 1.2 kg

BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1600 rpm
Max. torque 48 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.3 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1650 rpm
Max. torque 48 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 1.5 Ah
Weight 1.3 kg

Chuck hexagon and BZP 10 mm
Revolutions 0-360 / 0-1400 rpm
Max. torque 40 Nm
Battery 12 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Snap set
Weight 1 kg

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Brushless motor
Chuck hexagon and BZP 10 mm
Revolutions 0-500 / 0-1650 rpm
Max. torque 45 Nm
Battery 12 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Weight 1 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1600 rpm
Max. torque 48 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.3 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1650 rpm
Max. torque 48 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.3 kg

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BZP cartridge
Revolutions 0-450 / 0-1800 rpm
Max. torque 50 Nm
Max. drilling diameter:
in metal 10 mm
in wood 20 mm
Battery 18 V, Li-Ion
Battery capacity 2.0 Ah
Weight 1.6 kg

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Brushless motor
Chuck hexagon and BZP 10 mm
Revolutions 0-500 / 0-1650 rpm
Max. torque 45 Nm
Battery 12 V, Li-ion
2 batteries 2.0 Ah
Weight 1 kg

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The main differences between the counterfeit and the original Makita

Makita has gone to great lengths to protect their power tools. Therefore, even by visual inspection, fake products are easy to distinguish. However, this must be done with utmost care.

What to look for:

The case in which the Makita power tool is supplied;

First of all, you should take a closer look at the container. The original and the fake are almost identical in color, but in the latter, it may be too bright. In addition, you need to carefully consider the brand lettering. in the original, the name “Makita”. embossed and letters are embossed.

On a fake case, the brand name appears as a low-grade sticker or in hand-pasted letters. It is easy to check this. they are simply torn off with a knife, a fingernail. Therefore, when purchasing any Makita tool, inspect the suitcase with the device with extreme caution.

Further, the case latches can give out a fake. On the original containers, they have the brand name. “Makita”, and are made of gloss. The rivets on the fake suitcase are nameless and matte.

The gaps that are located on the lid of the suitcase are also different in the original and the fake. In the first, they may be completely absent or have the same shape. In the second case, the gaps of different shapes are made absolutely not of high quality.

IMPORTANT! The backlash of the original is very high quality, without dirt. A fake cannot boast of this.

Close attention should be paid to the back cover of the case. On the original ones there is an inscription of the brand “Makita” in embossed letters in white. The fake suitcase does not contain this.

IMPORTANT ! Opening the original, you will see that each part has its own production number.

The Makita appliance itself.

Taking the tool out of the case, you need to look at the device’s nameplate. This is a small table showing device markings, Makita country of origin and other additional information. In fake ones, it literally “eats out” the eyes, which gives out a fake instrument.

The original has a duller Makita lettering. While a fake is straightforward, it cuts your eyes with a bright red. Now regarding the markings:

• On real nameplates, the serial number of the unit is located next to the model brand. In counterfeit ones, the location of the production number is below the table;
• In genuine Makita devices, the table contains the markings for use;
• The Japanese manufacturer on the original tools is indicated as Makita Corporation Anji, Aichi, Made in P.R.C. In fakes, the last inscription is missing, or has different letters. China, Malaysia.

IMPORTANT ! Makita does not manufacture tools in the CIS. Original markings and countries where Makita factories actually exist:

• A. USA (USA).
• D. Germany (Deutschland).
• E. Japan (Japan).
• G. Great Britain (GB).
• R. Romania.
• Y / K. China (China).

As you can see from the list, original China is designated differently.

INTERESTING: Now on the market you can find “gray” models of electrical appliances. They are original, but not all markings are present on them. The main difference is that such Makita tools were imported into the country illegally. Even in spite of their authenticity, these models are not supported by the manufacturer. Therefore, there will be no warranty repair.

Now you need to take a closer look at the inscription not in the table, but on the instrument itself. As on the case, the original appliance bears the Makita brand name in embossed raised letters.

The color of the device body is greener than the original, and blue for the counterfeit. over, the latter does not have the manufacturer’s inscription on a black base, the original has it.

Also, you should pay attention to the quality of the plastic parts of the device. In the original, they are made with high quality, even shape, the casting of fake components immediately catches the eye. traces of burst, poor-quality edges.

For example, in original Makita rotary hammers, there are several inscriptions on the additional handles of the devices. One is made by indentation, and the other is white. Fake ones do not contain letters at all.

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IMPORTANT ! There are such models “Makita”, which have a sticker on the body with the name. However, if you tear it off, then under it there will be an indentation Makita.

Makita tools: distinguishing the original from the fake

Makita Japanese electrical appliances are one of the most popular brands on the market. This is definitely a good thing, as the leadership shows the high quality of the instruments. However, there is a downside to the coin. with the growing popularity of “Makita”, the number of cheap Chinese counterfeits increases sharply. Therefore, today we will talk about how to distinguish the original of the Japanese manufacturer Makita Corporation from a fake tool.

Why Makita’s fakes are dangerous?

By saving on the purchase of a building device, you are putting yourself in great danger. Fake products do not follow the production technology, so the devices may fall apart during operation and cause harm.

Buy only original Makita appliances and you will forget about problems forever.

Battery charge and type

In fact, when buying a screwdriver, the user pays most of the cost not for the device itself, but for the battery and charger.

The more batteries, the more charge and, accordingly, the weight

That is, the most expensive thing in a screwdriver is the battery. And you can save on this in the production of fakes. What, in fact, is being done. It is rather difficult to distinguish a high-quality battery “by eye”. In order for the battery to have a good capacity, several cans with batteries are used in it. The more there are, the more charge the battery can take. This means that a good battery with a declared high charge should weigh decently.

But here, too, there is a problem: very often there are batteries that are approximately equal in weight to the originals, the charge of which holds very poorly. Autopsy revealed that several cans were simply filled with sand for weight. By the way, this is very common in Chinese power banks. It is extremely difficult to recognize such a battery, since it will show itself only in operation: after charging, it will most likely be able to work 2 or even 3 times less than the original. If the price of a high-capacity battery is too low, then with a probability of 99% we can say that it will not hold a charge.

Well, it’s worth saying a few words about the charger. This is the part of the screwdriver components that you shouldn’t save on at all. The fact is that cheap chargers often do not have mechanisms to protect the battery from overheating and overcharging. And this can further result in high costs for new batteries, since they will very soon fail with such operation.

How to distinguish a quality screwdriver from a cheap fake?

Details and functionality of the screwdriver

It is difficult to identify poor-quality parts inside the screwdriver. The only thing you can focus on when buying is weight. A screwdriver too light should raise questions. This is due to the fact that quality products usually use metal components. While the fakes are plastic. And naturally, various gears and movable mechanisms fail faster.

Reverse functions, gear shifting, automatic head locking and power regulator. a standard set of functionality of a good tool

It is also worth noting that cheap fakes have a small number of different functional features. For example, rotation speed, power, reverse, head auto-lock, etc. The fact is that the implementation of such functionality requires the introduction of additional parts into the screwdriver and the use of special technologies. And this is already costly for factories engaged in counterfeiting.

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First glance

Quality screwdrivers from well-known brands can be distinguished immediately, at first sight and by touch.

It has a balanced weight, fits perfectly and comfortably in the hand, and the material of the case is of high quality and reliable. Every part of a good screwdriver fits tightly and precisely to its neighbors. There are no backlashes and uneven gaps between them. Fakes are usually painted immediately assembled, while quality models are assembled from already painted parts. That is, paint sags and unevenness of its application should immediately raise suspicions.

In the hand, the screwdriver should lie comfortably, not creak or outweigh to one side. And in general, high-quality models use plastic, which has a matte coating on the outside, but fakes and copies are almost always smooth, as if glossy.

Screwdriver warranty

Naturally, reputable brands are responsible for the quality of their products, therefore they give a guarantee and have a network of service centers around the world. The user, faced with a malfunction, can always count on a service center that will help to quickly fix the breakdown. But buying a fake is almost always a pig in a poke. It is not known what and when will break down and how to repair it later. You will have to use third-party services or try to fix the situation on your own.

A list of service centers is usually supplied with the warranty card.

In general, the guarantee not only gives the user confidence that nothing will happen to his tool, but also makes it possible to repair it in the event of a breakdown.

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Double sleeve chucks

Makita does not complete its drills with double-sleeve chucks.

Packaging

It is also worth paying attention to the instructions and the passport of the device. The original tool is accompanied by passports for the screwdriver itself, the charger, as well as a manual in English and Russian from the Makita brand, and a quality certificate.

The complete set of a fake, at best, will be limited to instructions in a foreign language without specifying the brand of the instrument.

How to distinguish an original Makita screwdriver from a fake

Release Button Color

In the original, it is grayish in color. The color red is fake.

Information sticker

The original case always has a sticker with the serial number and marking of the country of origin. The number on the case must match the number on the instrument.

Voltage

Before purchasing, check the voltage of the selected model on the manufacturer’s official website. So, for example, the Makita 627 model has a voltage of 12 volts in all configurations. Fakes are often labeled 14 or 18 volts.

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What household power tools are most often counterfeited?

Counterfeiters want to earn as much as possible, so they try to counterfeit tools from world famous brands such as Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Hitachi, Husqvarna.

But lately, handicraftsmen have begun to counterfeit and not very expensive instruments of Russian manufacturers, for example, “Fiolent” and “Interskol”. For some reason, DeWALT tools are forged less often. Of the fakes of the Makita tool, most often you can run into the 9069 grinder and the HR2450 rotary hammer.

From “Fiolent” the “craftsmen” liked the MP4-700E electric jigsaw, and from the “Interskol” model range. the D-350ER drill. There are many examples of falsification of existing original designs. But the handicraft shops went further and began to produce tools that have no analogues in the lineup of reputable manufacturers. The labeling of such models is also invented, so a vigilant buyer can check the model code on the manufacturer’s website and avoid buying counterfeit products.

In addition to the tool itself, consumables such as saw blades and grinding wheels are often counterfeited.

It is clear that a poor-quality grinding wheel or saw blade can cause injury.

Counterfeiters do their best to accurately replicate the look and feel of the original branded instruments. They managed to achieve some success, but still the technology and production conditions do not allow achieving absolute identity. Therefore, by being careful, you can often avoid buying counterfeit tools.

Take a Bosch drill, for example.

On the original model, the name of the company is printed in three-dimensional letters, while counterfeit manufacturers most often make the inscription flat or are limited to a cheap sticker.

Often a fake can be distinguished by the quality of the workmanship of the case. The texture on the plastic may be uneven, burrs and sagging may remain at the joints. A self-respecting manufacturer will not allow this. Sometimes clandestine workshops do not even bother to accurately reproduce the color of the case of the original model, but the difference can be noticed by a user whose collection already contains tools of a particular company.

On the body of a branded tool, you can often find rubber inserts, rubber covers also the handles of drills, circular saws, etc. The inserts play not only a decorative role, their main task is to reduce vibration and increase the comfort of working with the tool.

The underground workers do not care so much about consumers, therefore they prefer to replace the rubber inserts with plastic ones, only of a different color. It is clear that the tool will not become more convenient thanks to them.

Sometimes a fake differs from the original in size and shape, but often counterfeit can be distinguished only by disassembling the tool.

So, for example, in a fake Makita HR2450 hammer drill, the distances between the rotor plates “walk”. It is clear that one can not even dream of a good balancing of an instrument with such an anchor. In addition, the winding of wires in a low-quality copy is so substandard that it is difficult to make out what colors it is. Everything is clear in the original.

In addition to the tool itself, you need to pay attention to the box, the quality of the plastic cases, the complete set and the availability of instructions in Russian.

If any of these elements is in doubt, it is better to refrain from buying.

How to calculate an uncertified instrument?

Each instrument must have a plate (nameplate) with the model code, main technical characteristics, and the PCT mark. Only in this case can you be sure that the tool is approved for use in Russia and adapted to the parameters of our power grid.

It is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the plate. Remember also that a certified instrument must have instructions in Russian.

Let’s define the terminology

It should be noted right away that there are outright fakes of brands and original tools that are not certified for sales in Russia.

In the first case, everything is clear. Counterfeits are made in an artisanal way, technical characteristics are not a priority for counterfeiters, the main thing for them is to more accurately recreate the appearance of the original model. Sometimes you can do it pretty well, but often a fake drill or circular saw can be recognized at a glance. Such household power tools will not only disappoint with their performance and durability, they can also pose a serious threat to the health and even life of the user. In the original technique of famous brands, motors are used, the winding of which is made with double-insulated wire. In counterfeit instruments, the insulation is single-layer, which significantly increases the risk of electric shock.

How to distinguish an original from a fake power tool?

Many readers ask how to distinguish fake brands from the original power tool. We decided to thoroughly research the issue and give a number of recommendations that will help not to waste your money.

Where is it safe to buy a tool?

We have already mentioned that you do not have to worry about the quality and authenticity of the instrument purchased from authorized retail outlets and representative offices. Their addresses can be found on the websites of tool manufacturers.

We wish you a pleasant and safe shopping experience.

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The external differences between the original and the fake can be overlooked. You need to consider individual details and touch the instrument with your hands.

Drilling depth stop

The design includes a spring to limit the drilling depth. In counterfeit devices, it is initially weak, and over time, its quality deteriorates. In the original, the spring is elastic and regularly performs its function.

Removable handle

The first thing that needs to be addressed is the presence of the DeWALT inscription. It is applied to the original, it is absent from a fake.

When unscrewing the real handle, there is no difficulty, it comes off smoothly and easily. A fake handle, besides being difficult to remove, can fall apart. It is made of high quality plastic in combination with PVC, therefore it is easily damaged.

Screwdriver

The original works in 3 speed modes:

• 450 revolutions;
• 1400 rpm;
• 2000 rpm.

The counterfeit manufacturer, as well as the official manufacturer, claims that the screwdriver runs on a brushless motor. The design of such a motor does not provide for the presence of a collector, which gives a spark during operation. In fakes, this phenomenon occurs in the overwhelming majority of cases.

Reducer

The original is distinguished from a fake by the presence of the DeWALT inscription.

How to distinguish a Dewalt fake from the original

When buying a 36V screwdriver from a well-known manufacturer, the consumer wants to get the declared quality. The counterfeit offered by the seller instead of the real DeWalt will not correspond to the technical characteristics and high-quality external performance.

Equipment

The screwdriver is sold with:

• battery;
• side handle;
• a clip on the belt;
• charger;
• magnetic holder;
• original instructions.

Fake instruction does not include brand name.