Complete control with the Chicago Pneumatic Cordless Impact Wrench

July 03, 2018
Complete control with the Chicago Pneumatic Cordless Impact Wrench
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Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new cordless impact wrench that it says is an industry first offering the user more power and better control. The new CP8849 is a ½” Cordless Impact wrench that delivers a powerful 1150+ Nm and boasts four settings in forward, two of which are shut-off options and one in reverse. This, powerful and durable tool is ideal for tyre changing and general maintenance on light and heavy vehicles. 


The tool has been launched following a study by Chicago Pneumatic on the usage of power tools while changing tyres, and these two key challenges emerged. Firstly, when operators need to do an initial approach to set up the bolt, they use an impact wrench because it is quicker and easier. However, because the power on traditional impact wrenches cannot be controlled, they commonly start impacting and tightening the bolt instead of just performing a first approach. The slow mode setting on the new CP8849 is the solution to this issue, as it can be used as a ‘snugging’ tool. It replicates the subtle pressure and precision of hand tightening required for a first approach without the impact wrench applying any undue force or tightening action.

The second challenge identified was under-tightening or overtightening of bolts. The tools fast mode allows the operator to tighten bolts at speed and with absolute confidence that it will shut-off just before the maximum torque is reached. The operator can then simply finish off the tightening with a manual torque wrench (such as the CP8915) safe in the knowledge that the bolt has been tightened correctly. Fast mode is therefore a major advantage in delivering repeatable, consistent quality and safety in tightening applications.   In addition to the two shut-off modes, the tool offers a 50% of maximum torque and a 100% of maximum torque forward setting, as well as a full power reverse setting. The also has an illuminated display to indicate the mode selection.

The Side2Side forward and reverse system enables the user to select different settings with a single hand, while a thermo plastic rubber over-molded handle guarantees a firm grip and sure handling.  In addition, the CP8849 is equipped with four front LED lights that enable the operator to see clearly in dark spaces. The CP8849 ½” cordless, brushless impact wrench is equipped with two batteries and one charger, with 20V 4Ah or 20V 6Ah options. It is available now from Chicago Pneumatic stockists.
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