Festool / Protool KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock Keyless Chuck 1.5-13mm

Overview

Protool KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock Keyless Chuck 1.5-13mm At a Glance: Heavy-duty 1.5-13 mm keyless metal-sleeve drill chuck with 1/2'-20 UNF mounting, Automatic-Lock design, carbide clamping jaws and impact-drilling capability for compatible legacy Protool drills. The Protool KC 13-1/2 AMI is a robust professional keyless drill chuck originally developed for Protool drilling and percussion-drilling machines equipped with the Automatic-Lock spindle system. Its generous 1.5-13 mm clamping range accepts a wide variety of conventional drill bits and accessories, while the strong 1/2'-20 UNF threaded mounting provides a secure connection to the compatible machine spindle. Built for demanding professional use, the chuck features a durable metal sleeve, impact-resistant construction and carbide-equipped clamping jaws for excellent grip and reduced wear. The Automatic-Lock design allows the compatible machine's spindle-locking system to assist with quick, secure hand tightening and releasing of the chuck. This makes the KC 13-1/2 AMI particularly suitable for drilling in wood and metal as well as percussion drilling in masonry when used with an appropriate Protool percussion drill and suitable drill bit. A genuine legacy Protool accessory Order number 618345 originates from the Protool professional power-tool programme. When Protool products were transitioned into the Festool range, the KC 13-1/2 AMI remained listed as a Protool accessory rather than being assigned a direct Festool replacement model. Vermont Sales retains the product under catalogue code FES618345, but the original product designation and engineering specification are Protool. Product highlights • 1.5-13 mm clamping range: Accepts a broad selection of conventional drill-bit and accessory shank diameters. • Automatic-Lock design: Developed for compatible Protool drilling machines incorporating the Automatic-Lock spindle system. • 1/2'-20 UNF mounting: Uses the professional standard threaded mounting specified for the compatible Protool machines. • Keyless operation: Drill bits can be tightened and released by hand without using a separate chuck key. • Metal sleeve: Durable metal construction provides excellent resistance to workshop and jobsite wear. • Carbide clamping jaws: Hard-wearing carbide gripping surfaces provide strong bit retention and extended service life. • Impact-drilling capable: Specifically designed to withstand the additional forces generated during percussion drilling. • One-piece Automatic-Lock construction: Purpose-designed for secure operation with the corresponding Protool spindle-lock system. • Through-drilled construction: Designed for the appropriate retaining arrangement used on compatible machines. • Professional Protool quality: Developed for demanding drilling applications rather than light-duty hobby use. • Legacy machine support: An important replacement accessory for keeping compatible older Protool drills in productive service. Product Compatibility • Protool DRP 13: Listed in original Protool accessory documentation for compatible DRP 13 drilling machines. • Protool DRP 13-2 EQ / EAQ: Suitable for compatible DRP 13-2 variants using the corresponding Automatic-Lock and 1/2'-20 UNF chuck mounting. • Protool PDP 20: Listed by Protool for the PDP 20 percussion-drill family. • Protool PDP 20-2 EQ / EAQ: Suitable for compatible Automatic-Lock versions of the PDP 20-2 percussion drill. • Protool PDP 24: Listed by Protool for the PDP 24 percussion-drill family. • Protool PDP 24-2 EAQ: Suitable for compatible PDP 24-2 machines equipped with the Automatic-Lock system. Important compatibility note: This is a legacy 1/2'-20 UNF Automatic-Lock chuck and should not be confused with Festool FastFix, CENTROTEC or newer detachable chuck systems. Confirm the exact Protool machine model, spindle thread and Automatic-Lock configuration before ordering.