Festool / Protool KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock Keyless Chuck 1.5-13mm
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Festool / Protool KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock Keyless Chuck 1.5-13mm
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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.
Features
Features
- Keyless quick-clamping mechanism: Allows fast manual installation and removal of drill bits.
- Clamping capacity from 1.5 to 13 mm: Covers common drill-bit sizes used for professional woodworking, metalworking and masonry drilling.
- 1/2'-20 UNF female mounting: Designed for the corresponding threaded spindle on compatible Protool machines.
- Automatic-Lock compatibility: Specifically engineered for machines with Protool's Automatic-Lock spindle arrangement.
- Metal outer sleeve: Offers greater durability and wear resistance than lightweight plastic-jacket chuck designs.
- Carbide clamping jaws: Hard carbide gripping surfaces provide excellent bit retention and resistance to wear.
- Impact-resistant: Suitable for percussion drilling with compatible Protool machines and suitable drill bits.
- One-piece design: Constructed specifically for the Automatic-Lock application.
- Professional construction: Built to withstand the repeated bit changes and high drilling loads associated with trade use.
Benefits
- Quick drill-bit changes: The keyless mechanism eliminates the need to locate and use a separate chuck key.
- Secure tool holding: Carbide gripping surfaces provide excellent bite on drill-bit shanks and help resist slipping under load.
- Long service life: The combination of a metal sleeve and carbide jaws makes the chuck particularly suitable for intensive professional use.
- Suitable for demanding drilling: Impact-resistant construction allows the chuck to withstand the additional vibration and forces of percussion drilling.
- Wide accessory compatibility: The 1.5-13 mm capacity accommodates a large range of conventional round and suitable shaped drill-bit shanks.
- Supports valuable older machines: Provides a genuine-specification chuck option for professional Protool drills that remain in service.
- Fast manual operation: The Automatic-Lock spindle arrangement helps simplify tightening and releasing the chuck on compatible machines.
- Versatile drilling capability: Suitable for appropriate drilling applications in wood, metal and masonry when paired with the correct drill bit and machine mode.
Application
- General drilling with compatible Protool drills.
- Percussion drilling with compatible Protool percussion drills.
- Drilling in wood.
- Drilling in steel and non-ferrous metals with suitable drill bits.
- Drilling in masonry with suitable percussion-rated masonry bits.
- Construction and renovation work.
- Carpentry and joinery.
- Installation work.
- Metal fabrication and maintenance.
- Replacement chuck for compatible legacy Protool machines.
Specifications
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Original Brand | Protool |
| Cat No. | FES618345 |
| Original Protool Order No. | 618345 |
| Product Type | Automatic-Lock Keyless Drill Chuck |
| Model | KC 13-1/2 AMI |
| System | Automatic-Lock |
| Chuck Type | Keyless / Quick-Clamping |
| Clamping Range | 1.5-13 mm |
| Machine Mounting | 1/2'-20 UNF |
| Outer Sleeve | Metal |
| Clamping Jaws | Carbide (HW/HM) Gripping Surfaces |
| Impact / Percussion Drilling Suitable | Yes |
| Construction | One-Piece Automatic-Lock Design |
| Retaining Arrangement | Through-Drilled for Retaining Screw |
| Original Compatible Machine Families | Protool DRP 13, PDP 20, PDP 24 |
| EAN / Barcode | 8590163982814 |
| Product Status | Legacy Protool Accessory |
| Quantity | 1 Piece |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Protool KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock keyless chuck
Extra Info
Extra Information
- Original Protool order number: 618345.
- Correct full model designation: KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock. Some later databases shorten or truncate the designation to KC 13-1/ AMI, but original Protool documentation identifies it as KC 13-1/2 AMI.
- What does KC mean? KC is the Protool model designation used for keyless or quick-clamping drill chucks.
- What does 13 mean? It identifies the chuck's maximum nominal clamping capacity of 13 mm.
- What does 1/2 mean? It refers to the 1/2'-20 UNF threaded chuck mounting.
- Automatic-Lock: This version was specifically developed for compatible Protool drills using an automatic spindle-lock arrangement, allowing the chuck to be tightened and released conveniently by hand.
- Metal sleeve: Original Protool catalogues specifically describe the KC 13-1/2 AMI as having a metal ring or metal outer sleeve for professional durability.
- Carbide jaws: Protool describes the chuck as having HW/HM clamping jaws. These are carbide-equipped gripping surfaces that improve wear resistance and grip on the tool shank.
- Impact drilling: Unlike ordinary light-duty keyless chucks, the KC 13-1/2 AMI was specifically rated by Protool for percussion drilling.
- One-piece Automatic-Lock version: Original Protool technical literature describes this model as a one-piece chuck specifically for the Automatic-Lock system.
- Legacy status: During the Protool-to-Festool product transition, order number 618345 remained listed under the Protool brand. It was not assigned a direct equivalent Festool order number.
- Original EAN: 8590163982814.
Automatic-Lock is not FastFix
This distinction is important on older Protool equipment. The KC 13-1/2 AMI screws onto a 1/2'-20 UNF machine spindle and works with the compatible Automatic-Lock spindle-lock arrangement. It is not a Festool FastFix bayonet-type attachment and it is not a CENTROTEC chuck. Matching the chuck to the actual spindle system is therefore essential when restoring or maintaining an older Protool drill.
Pro Tips
- Check the identification plate on the Protool drill before ordering. Similar-looking Protool chucks were produced with different spindle connections and are not automatically interchangeable.
- Confirm both the 1/2'-20 UNF thread and Automatic-Lock configuration rather than relying only on the 13 mm chuck capacity.
- When installing the chuck, clean the machine spindle thread and internal chuck thread so the chuck can seat fully and accurately.
- If the machine uses a retaining screw through the centre of the chuck, make sure the correct screw is fitted according to the original machine instructions.
- Open the chuck jaws sufficiently before installing a drill bit, then insert the bit centrally so all three jaws contact the shank evenly.
- Use the metal sleeve firmly by hand to tighten the bit while allowing the compatible Automatic-Lock system to hold the spindle.
- Keep masonry dust and metal swarf out of the chuck mechanism. Abrasive contamination can accelerate wear and cause stiff operation.
- If a drill bit begins slipping, stop work and inspect the bit shank and carbide gripping jaws rather than simply applying more force.
- When percussion drilling, use only drill bits designed for impact or percussion operation.
- Do not lubricate the clamping jaws heavily. Excess lubricant can reduce grip and attract abrasive dust.
- For an old Protool machine that is still performing well, retaining the correct original chuck specification is preferable to adapting an unrelated replacement wherever possible.
How to Use
- Disconnect the Protool drill from the mains supply before installing, removing or servicing the chuck.
- Confirm that the machine uses the correct 1/2'-20 UNF spindle and is compatible with the KC 13-1/2 AMI Automatic-Lock chuck.
- Inspect the spindle thread and chuck threads for damage or contamination.
- Screw the chuck fully onto the machine spindle according to the original Protool machine instructions.
- Fit and secure the appropriate retaining screw where required by the particular machine design.
- Rotate the metal chuck sleeve to open the three jaws sufficiently for the required drill bit.
- Insert the drill-bit shank centrally between the jaws.
- Close the chuck by hand until all three carbide clamping jaws contact the shank evenly.
- Tighten the chuck securely using the Automatic-Lock spindle function of the compatible machine.
- Pull gently on the drill bit to confirm that it is securely retained before reconnecting the machine.
- Select normal drilling or percussion drilling according to the material, drill bit and machine instructions.
- After use, allow the drill to stop completely before releasing the chuck and removing the bit.
Safety
Safety
- Always disconnect the drill from the mains supply before installing, removing or adjusting the chuck.
- Confirm that the machine has the correct 1/2'-20 UNF spindle and is suitable for the Automatic-Lock chuck system.
- Do not attempt to fit the KC 13-1/2 AMI to Festool FastFix or CENTROTEC interfaces.
- Inspect the chuck, spindle thread and retaining arrangement for damage before use.
- Do not use the chuck if the body, jaws or mounting thread is cracked, excessively worn or otherwise damaged.
- Clamp drill bits only within the specified 1.5-13 mm range.
- Make sure all three jaws grip the drill-bit shank evenly and securely.
- Fit the correct retaining screw where required by the original machine design.
- Use only suitable impact-rated masonry bits when operating a compatible machine in percussion mode.
- Wear appropriate eye and hearing protection during drilling.
- Use respiratory protection and suitable dust extraction when drilling materials that generate hazardous dust.
- Secure the workpiece properly and maintain a stable working position.
- Be prepared for reaction torque if the drill bit binds or jams.
- Keep hands, loose clothing and other objects away from the rotating chuck.
- Do not touch the drill bit or chuck until rotation has stopped completely.
- When drilling into walls, floors or ceilings, check for concealed electrical cables, water pipes and other services beforehand.
- Follow the original Protool machine operating and safety instructions wherever available.
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