Electric Impact Wrench

An electrical impact wrench is a handyman’s tool. This piece of equipment is often used in automotive shops specifically for tightening and loosening bolts. It is also a common tool found in assembly lines, construction sites, heavy equipment motor pools, and more often than not in toolboxes of regular DIYers.

An impact wrench is a high torque power tool. It can run on compressed air, AC/DC electric current. Most seasoned mechanics find that an electric impact wrench serves its purpose in automotive work that calls for low torque. Jobs like changing tires and brake pads, rotors and vehicle suspensions are ideal ones for an electric impact wrench. Sizes of bits or sockets are available in: ¼ inch, 3/8 inch, ½ inch, ¾ inch and 1 inch.

There are plenty of top brands of impact wrenches. You can expect to spend at least $100 for a quality electric impact wrench. However, for a higher-end type, the price could be as much as $400 especially on the ¾ inch and 1 inch sockets.

An electric impact wrench offers less torque power and is bulkier and heavier than an air wrench. Although majority of electric impact wrenches are heavy, there are models that weigh 6 pounds that generally offer a good weight to power ratio.

An electric impact wrench would do well for most weekend DIY homeowners who use such tool for household routine work like rotating the tires of cars or changing the blades of lawn mower. Electric impact wrenches are perfect for loosening rusted and bothersome bolts too.

Heavy-Duty 1 HP 1/2" Electric Impact Wrench & Socket Set - No Air Compressor Needed!


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