Snap-on’s cordless impact wrench

December 9, 2014

Snap-on’s CT8850 1/2-inch Cordless Impact Wrench is designed to remove 450 bolts tightened at 400 ft.-lb. in one charge provided by an 72 watt-hour 18-volt lithium battery. The tool has a high-efficiency four-brush motor; a microcontrolled digital smart switch with variable speed and a thermal sensor to help protect from overheating; a battery fuel gauge to indicate charge status; and an integrated one-watt LED light to provide added visibility.

Snap-on, www.snapon.com

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