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GEX12V-5N
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GEX12V-5N Professional

Cordless Sanders

12V Max Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander (Bare Tool)

  • Powerful random orbit sander – combines compact palm grip build with power that’s engineered for professional applications
  • Ergonomic palm-grip design – helps provide maximum control and convenience
  • Mobile dust collection – allows choice of dust bag or vacuum hose attachment using a vac hose interface
  • Easy-to-reach on/off switch – offers intuitive operation
  • Soft-start technology – reduces startup torque to ease into the workpiece
  • Constant speed – provides smooth operation and reliable speed under load
  • Hook-and-loop backing pad – conforms to many contours
  • Compact shape – features close-to-the-workpiece design for control in hard-to-reach areas
  • 5 in. 8-hole sanding pad – ideal for both flat and concave/convex surfaces with optimal dust collection
  • Speed selector – offers results in different materials and applications
  • Brushless motor – delivers a high material removal rate
  • Bosch 12V Max cordless power tools are covered by a three year limited warranty - for details, visit https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99
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GEX12V-5N Professional

Technical data

The most important data

Battery Chemistry
Lithium Ion
Battery Packed
Battery not included
Case Type
No Case Included
Disc Size
5"
Dust Collection
Yes
Height in
4.3 "
Length in
7.6 "
No Load OPM
6,000 - 10,000
Orbit Diameter
3/32" (2.5 mm)
Orbit Radius
3/64" (1.25 mm)
Pad Size
5"
Paper Size / Type
5" Round
Sander Type
Random Orbit Sanders
Speed Control
Variable Speed
Speed Range
6,000 - 10,000 OPM
Variable Speed
Yes
Weight
1.8 lb
Width in
6 "
Works With
Anti-Static Vacuum Hoses, VH1622A and VH1635A (by means of anti-static adapter included with those hoses), VAC008, and most other 35 mm and 22 mm anti-static hoses, Other Vacuum Hoses, VH1022, VH1035, and VH1635 (by means of VX120 adapter included with those hoses), VAC005 and VAC006 and most other 35 mm and 22 mm vacuum hoses, Adapter for 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" Hoses, VAC024 (NOT COMPATIBLE with VAC002 adapter), Dust Bag, 1619PB5598, Extra-Soft Hook-&-Loop Backing Pad, RS033, Soft Hook-&-Loop Backing Pad, RS034, Hard Hook-&-Loop Backing Pad, RS035
Includes
(1) GEX18V-5 12V Max Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander
(1) Medium Backing Pad
(1) Sanding Disc
(1) Dust Bag

GEX12V-5N Professional: Further information

Product Highlights

This 12V Max random orbit sander is designed to tackle hard-to-reach work areas with power and control. It features a well-balanced ergonomic palm grip, which allows your hand to be closest to the work material to avoid tilting and pressing down, for best results. The easy-to-reach on/off switch offers intuitive operation. The Bosch GEX12V-5 Brushless 5 In. Random Orbit Sander has a powerful 12V Max brushless motor, and it is engineered for professional applications. The speed selector delivers best results in different materials and applications. The sander has a 5 In. 8-hole sanding pad, which provides optimal dust collection when the sander is attached to a vacuum or a dust bag. The dust pad is ideal for both flat and concave/convex surfaces. The included dust bag allows mobile dust collection, while the tool has an interface for vacuum hose attachment. It also has soft-start technology, constant speed and a hook-and-loop backing pad. The sander has a compact shape with close-to-the-workpiece design for control in hard-to-reach areas.