New ACS580, ACH580 and ACQ580 IP66/Type 4X drives support food and beverage, HVACR, manufacturing, and water and wastewater applications exposed to harsh environmental conditions.
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB has introduced ACS580, ACH580 and ACQ580 drives with IP66/Type 4X protection, extending the range of motor control solutions available for applications operating in demanding environmental conditions. The new drives are designed for installations where motor control equipment may be exposed to dust, water, humidity, outdoor weather and other harsh conditions, providing greater flexibility when considering drive selection, installation design and equipment location.
Tailored for different industry requirements
The three drive families are designed to address the specific requirements of different industries and applications:
- ACS580 IP66/Type 4X drives are designed for demanding food and beverage environments, supporting motor-driven applications including pumps, fans, compressors, mixers and conveyors operating across wet, washdown, indoor and outdoor production environments.
- ACH580 IP66/Type 4X drives are designed specifically for HVACR applications, supporting equipment operating in exposed and outdoor locations, including rooftop air handling units, cooling towers, exterior exhaust fans, outdoor pump skids and outdoor chiller units.
- ACQ580 IP66/Type 4X drives are designed for water and wastewater environments, supporting a broad range of applications including clarifiers, surface aerators, screens, flocculators, dosing systems, activated sludge pumps, lift stations and booster stations.
Many Australian facilities operate in environments that present challenging conditions for installed electrical equipment. The IP66/Type 4X design provides greater flexibility to locate drives closer to the application, where appropriate for the installation.
By reducing the need for additional protective enclosures or dedicated electrical rooms and enabling shorter motor cable runs, this approach can reduce site installation costs and complexity. It can also support faster installation and commissioning and a smaller overall system footprint.
The drives incorporate a range of built-in features designed to support installation, operation and integration, including coated circuit boards, integrated EMC C2 filtering, a built-in DC choke for harmonic mitigation, and Safe Torque Off (STO). The design also provides option slots for additional I/O and fieldbus communications, enabling the drives to be configured for different application requirements.
Optional Bluetooth-enabled control panels further support commissioning and interaction with the drives. When used with ABB's Drivetune mobile application, Bluetooth connectivity provides a convenient way to access and work with drive settings. ABB's drive software and connectivity tools can also support commissioning and diagnostic activities.
ABB is also highlighting the importance of distinguishing ingress protection ratings from other environmental performance characteristics when selecting equipment for demanding applications.
In Australia, an IP66 rating relates specifically to the enclosure's protection against the ingress of dust and water, in accordance with AS/NZS 60529 and IEC 60529. The first digit, 6, denotes a dust-tight enclosure, while the second 6 denotes protection against powerful water jets.
Environmental characteristics such as UV, corrosion and chemical resistance should therefore be considered separately from the IP66 classification and assessed against the specifications and testing applicable to the individual product. This distinction is particularly relevant for equipment installed in outdoor, coastal, washdown or chemically exposed environments. ABB, for example, separately identifies corrosion, UV and chemical-resistance characteristics for its ACS580 IP66/Type 4X drive rather than treating these as properties conferred by the IP66 rating itself.
The ACS580, ACH580 and ACQ580 IP66/Type 4X drive range is available in power ratings from 5.5 kW to 22 kW, providing a solution for applications where protection against dust ingress and water exposure is an important consideration in the selection, installation and operation of variable speed drives.
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ABB Drives is a global technology leader serving industries, infrastructure and machine builders with world-class variable speed drives, drive systems and packages. We help our customers, partners and equipment manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, asset reliability, productivity, safety and performance.
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Eliminate costly enclosures: ABB debuts IP66/Type 4X Drives for Australia's harshest industrial environments
Eliminate costly enclosures: ABB debuts IP66/Type 4X Drives for Australia's harshest industrial environments
- The new additions to HiKOKI's cordless fastening product range, HiKOKI Speed Series, combines ultra-fast firing, ultra-light design and an interchangeable magazine solution with consistent driving power and jobsite mobility for demanding professional applications, with no gas cartridges, hoses or compressors
- Speed Series launches across Australia and New Zealand as part of KOKI Group's coordinated global introduction, with the announcement on 3 September and product expected to reach shelves in October 2026.
SCORESBY, Australia and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiKOKI today introduced Speed Series, its newest cordless nailer range for Australia & New Zealand, bringing powerful performance to a cordless system without hoses, compressors or gas cartridges. Built for professional framers, builders and tradespeople, Speed Series combines the speed, consistency and driving force users expect from pneumatic and gas tool fastening with the freedom and flexibility of cordless operation. Building on HiKOKI's existing gasless nailer technology, the range focuses on three key benefits: ultra-fast firing, ultra-light design and interchangeable magazines for compatible models.
Professional crews across Australia and New Zealand are under pressure to complete demanding work efficiently while managing tighter schedules, mobility needs and jobsite workflow interruptions. Traditional pneumatic systems add setup, transport and hose-management demands, while gas tools require cartridges and ongoing maintenance. Gas nailers remain widely used by Australian & New Zealand framing crews, with fuel cartridges adding ongoing running costs. HiKOKI Speed Series is designed to remove those barriers without sacrificing the fastening performance professionals rely on – and they're the lightest and fastest battery nailers in the market.
"Today's professional builders should not have to choose between performance and mobility," said Aaron Jamieson, Managing Director Australia, KOKI Group. "Speed Series gives them both, helping crews move faster, work more freely and stay productive without the equipment burden of traditional pneumatic systems."
At the centre of the range is HiKOKI Air Spring Drive System Plus™, which stores and deploys compressed air within the tool itself, delivering fast response, consistent driving power and pneumatic-style performance without an external compressor or hose. The system combines an optimised drive mechanism with advanced tabless battery technology to support faster cycle times, smoother operation and consistent power.
These nailers are built to outperform and the result is measurable on site. Speed Series framing nailers fire up to 4.5 nails per second, against two to three nails per second for most cordless and gas nailers, and respond in 43 milliseconds, the fastest trigger response of any non-pneumatic nailer. Each framing nailer delivers approximately 700 nails per 5.0Ah charge across a 50 to 90 mm fastener range.
Speed Series' magnesium housing, chamber, nose and magazine replace the plastic and aluminium construction of the previous generation, to maintain a lightweight design. At 3.9 kg including battery, the 90 mm framing nailer is designed to improve handling during repetitive work.
The strip nailers also convert. Framing, metal connector and duplex magazines are interchangeable and swap out with three screws, so one tool covers three fastening jobs, and one battery platform covers the crew.
By removing hoses, compressors and gas cartridges, Speed Series simplifies setup and breakdown, reduces equipment movement across the jobsite and gives professionals greater freedom to work where the application takes them. The range is designed for demanding framing and structural fastening work where speed, control and consistency matter.
The Speed Series eliminates the need for ongoing gas cartridge purchases, helping to reduce running costs. With no gas combustion or combustion chamber, there is no carbon build-up, no combustion-related cleaning cycle, and no fumes to manage. It also removes the need to purchase, store or replace flammable fuel cartridges, making it a cleaner and more convenient solution, particularly when working in enclosed spaces.
"Making cordless nailers match pneumatic performance required solving two engineering problems at once: matching pneumatic driving power and matching pneumatic firing speed," said Bernd Fleischmann, Chief Technology Officer for KOKI Group. "Air Spring Drive System Plus combines the proven air spring architecture that has powered our cordless nailers from the start with a new Enhanced Lift Mechanism that doubles shot frequency over the previous generation. That is what makes true cordless pneumatic performance possible."
PRODUCT LINEUP
- NR1890DCB — 30° to 34° Cordless Framing Nailer: 18V brushless; 50 to 90 mm nail range; up to 4.5 nails per second; 43 ms trigger response; 3.4 kg including battery; magnesium housing, chamber and magazine; interchangeable framing, metal connector and duplex magazines; MultiVolt compatible. Available as a skin or as a kit.
- NR1865DKA — 33° to 36° Cordless Metal Connector Nailer: 18V brushless; 38 to 64 mm nail range; up to three nails per second into metal connectors; 43 ms trigger response; 3.4 kg including battery; slim nose for access in tight corners; MultiVolt compatible. Available as a skin or as a kit.
- NR1875DDA — Cordless Duplex Nailer, for concrete formwork and temporary structures where fasteners have to come back out. Available as a skin or as a kit.
Kits include a MultiVolt 5.0Ah battery, an 18V 5.0Ah tabless battery and a charger.
HiKOKI Speed Series will be available through retailers beginning October 2026. Availability, configurations, pricing and distribution may vary by market. Full local specifications and purchase information will be available at hikokipowertools.com.au.
The Australia and New Zealand launch is part of KOKI Group's coordinated global introduction of its cordless fastening platform, alongside Metabo HPT Cordless Pneumatic Nailers in North America and the next generation HiKOKI nailer range in Europe. Grounded in common technology, each region offers tools tailored to the needs of local builders.
ABOUT HIKOKI
HiKOKI develops high-performance power tools for professional users, guided by Japanese engineering principles and a commitment to continuous improvement. With roots dating to 1948, HiKOKI designs tools to improve performance, balance, balance, usability, longevity and control, helping professionals move their work and skills forward. HiKOKI is a KOKI Group brand. Learn more at hikokipowertools.com.au.
ABOUT KOKI GROUP
Koki Holdings Co., Ltd. (KOKI Group) is a global leader in power tools and accessories, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With a legacy of more than 100 years, we design and manufacture a comprehensive range of tools for metalworking, woodworking, construction, and specialized applications. Our portfolio of trusted brands — Metabo, HiKOKI, Metabo HPT, CARAT, and Sankyo Diamond Tools — is available in over 126 countries, delivering proven, reliable, and safe solutions that meet the toughest demands of today's worksites. At KOKI Group, we are committed to empowering professionals and advancing productivity through performance-driven innovation.
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HiKOKI Introduces Speed Series Cordless Nailers, Delivering Powerful Performance Without Gas or Hoses
