UPDATE: Ridgid did seem to make the switch to newer 21700 cells in its 3Ah Octane packs-at least based on our evaluation of the pack’s internals and cell size. While there may be some changes to the pack itself, the performance boost is primarily coming from the ability to communicate. Staying on the current cell means that you won’t see as big of a price difference as you do with other manufacturers. However, that’s not the case.Īccording to Ridgid, there’s still at least one more step 18650 cells can get to before needing to change to larger cells. The automatic assumption is that they decided to move to 20700 or 21700 lithium-ion cells. Ridgid is finding up to 65% greater performance when you make the connection between a Ridgid Octane tool and battery.
One that you’ll see coming soon is the Ridgid MegaMax – a multi-head tool that boasts a bigger brushless motor similar to what cordless lawn mowers are currently using. Not only does electronic communication allow Ridgid’s current brushless motor to ask for more power, but it also gives them the ability to use larger brushless motors.
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It can also determine how to power its specific torque curve most effectively. The battery now knows exactly what tool is connected. With the new communications system, the buffer zone that protects “dumb” batteries isn’t necessary. This avoids potentially abusive power draws. For example, the battery has something similar to a governor that only allows a certain amount of current draw to protect the pack. Standard Ridgid cordless tools have built-in fail-safes. The 6Ah pack has two 5-cell layers and the 9Ah pack has three 5-cell layers.
The Ridgid Octane 6Ah and 9Ah battery packs use standard 18650 cells. If a tool and battery both register as Octane-the power available for the tool increases. When you pair a Ridgid Octane battery with a Ridgid Octane 18V tool, the tool tells the battery exactly what it is connected to. Essentially, Ridgid Octane is an additional layer of communication between the tool and battery.
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