31 March 2020

MILWAUKEE® M18 FPFT is the World’s FIRST Battery Powered Fish Tape Solution!

Milwaukee Tool is proud to unveil the world’s first battery-powered fish tape – the M18 FUEL™ Powered Fish Tape.

Through the AUTO-RUN Powered Feed and Retract, this groundbreaking new solution eliminates the need for manual pulling tools, allowing users to easily feed the tape with less fatigue, and automatically reels in the tape.

“When it comes to pulling new wire through walls and electrical conduit, electricians have long depended upon hand tool fish tapes as the first step in the installation

process. Unfortunately, the longer the run the more difficult it is to maneuver current hand tool fish tapes due to inefficient binding and feeding,” said Christian Bschor, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “By harnessing the cordless technology behind our M18 FUEL system* we’re now able to deliver the world’s first battery powered fish tape – providing physical relief, less mess, and more productivity to electricians everywhere.”  

Powered by a POWERSTATE brushless motor, the M18 FUEL Pulling Fish Tape blends the use of a hand tool with that of a puller to pull wire through 30 meter run with three 90° bends – a first for the industry. The AUTO-RUN powered feed and retract, with variable speed trigger, gives users the control to push wire through difficult runs without the repetitive reeling out motion of hand tool fish tapes. MILWAUKEE® REDLINK PLUS intelligence ensures maximum performance and protection from overload.

To ensure users are prepared for all situations – no matter length or material – the new tool features a powered base that is powered by the M18 REDLITHIUM-ION battery pack and is compatible with 4 anti-binding steel and non-conductive polyester tape drums that are easily interchangeable.

Milwaukee Tool is committed to improving productivity by providing electricians with performance-driven solutions that increase confidence throughout the entire electrical construction cycle. The new M18 FUEL Pulling Fish Tape is fully compatible with the entire M18 line, now offering more than 165 power tool products, and is a true testament to Milwaukee Tools focus on investing in game-changing technology that truly delivers breakthrough solutions for users.

*M18 FUEL is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering outstanding performance, all M18 FUEL products feature three MILWAUKEE®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLITHIUM-ION battery pack and REDLINK PLUS intelligence hardware and software—that deliver outstanding power, run time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class.

Specifications

M18 FUEL Powered Fish Tape – 30m NC Set (M18 FPFT-202 NC or ST Set)

  • Pulling force:                              100 kg
  • Variable speed trigger:                Yes
  • Interchangeable drum:                Yes
  • Cable type:                                Steel or Non Conductive polyester
  • Tool length (with 2.0 Ah battery): 49.3 cm
  • Weight with battery pack:           6.4 kg

M18 FPFT-202 36m ST Set includes: M18 FUEL  Powered Fish Tape Powered Base, 36 m x 3 mm steel pulling fish tape drum, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM-ION 2.0 Ah battery packs, M18-M12 charger. 

M18 FPFT-202X 30m NC Set includes: M18 FUEL Pulling Fish Tape Powered Base, 30 m non conductive pulling fish tape drum, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM-ION 2.0 Ah battery packs, M18-M12 charger. 

*Also available as a Power Base Only (M18 FPFT-0)

Drums also available separately:

  • M18 FUEL 36 m x 3 mm / 120’ x 1/8” Steel Fish Tape Drum (48445176)
  • M18 FUEL 72 m x 3 mm / 240' x 1/8" Steel Fish Tape Drum (48445178)
  • M18 FUEL 30 m / 100’ Non-Conductive Polyester Fish Tape Drum (48445195)
  • M18 FUEL 60 m / 200’ Non-Conductive Polyester Fish Tape Drum (48445197)

To find out more about the M18 FUEL Fish Tapes see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu