Product Name; Marketing Objective; Applications; Selling Points - Hitachi SP 18VB Technical Data And Service Manual

1. PRODUCT NAME

Hitachi Electronic Polisher, Model SP 18VB [180 mm (7")]
Hitachi Polisher,

2. MARKETING OBJECTIVE

The conventional Models SP 18 and SP 18SA have obtained high evaluation as sturdy and durable polishers
since they were released. However, recent East Asian market is fiercely competitive due to a price war and
various sophisticated vertical polishers that are lightweight and provided with electronically controlled stepless
variable speed functions are posing a challenge to Hitachi's share.
To address the severe situation, we have developed the newly-designed polishers Model SP 18VB (with the
electronically controlled stepless variable speed function) and Model SP 18SB.
Please expand the sales of the new Models SP 18VB and SP 18SB. Owing to the sales start of these models, the
sales of the conventional Models SP 18 and SP 18SA are discontinued.

3. APPLICATIONS

Finishing and polishing painted metallic surfaces of motor vehicles,
rolling stocks, elevators, refrigerators, sewing machines, washing
machines, medical instruments, and so on
Polishing lacquered surfaces on wooden products such as furniture
Polishing synthetic resin and ebonite products
Preparatory sanding metallic surfaces prior to painting

4. SELLING POINTS

Selectable between the
stepless variable speed control
and the constant speed control
(Model SP 18VB only)
Model SP 18SB [180 mm (7")]
Applications
Air cover
Spindle lock
Optional accessories required
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Polishing paper
Sanding paper
Knit buff
Wool bonnet
Wool buff
Cotton buff
Compound buff
Wear-resistant tail cover
Bearing bushing
Completely novel design and
comfortable grip handle
covered with elastomer and
rubber side handle
Highest power motor in the
class (Model SP 18VB only):
Lightweight and highly
resistant to overload