Are you experiencing the pain and agony of a stubborn and impossible to remove fixing? Whether it may be due to corrosion, fretting, or awkward angles, breaking lose these nuts or bolts could take hours of your time and a box of band aids later, you want to give up. That’s where the Impact wrench comes in to save the day. There are a number of factors to consider before choosing which type you of impact wrench you should buy so we will help you decide.

What exactly is an Impact Wrench?

The impact wrench is used to aid in tightening and loosening nuts or bolts that otherwise seem impossible to turn. It reduces the effort required by the user while it applies rotational force in short bursts or impacts. They are driven using a motor that is powered by air, battery or electricity.

What type is right for you?

Of the three types, air, battery and electric, they each have their own advantages over one another. When impact wrenches began, it started with air impact wrenches only. They were used by people such as race mechanics and professionals. They require a large amount of high pressured air supply to operate and maintenance. These style of impact wrenches are not very suitable for home use or someone who only needs the tool sparingly. They must be attached to an air supply at all times and this can become difficult if they need to be moved around frequently.

The corded electric impact wrench is fast and powerful but does have less robust than the air tool. This tool also requires being attached to a power supply and cannot be used in the absence of an electrical supply and does cost less to use, which makes it a great choice for home use.

Lastly, the most popular in recent years is the cordless impact wrench. These tools are being made to sustain as much power as the air tool without the cost of air supply or cords for mobility and portability. They are used with ease in workspaces and hard to reach places. This impact wrench can sometimes be the most expensive of the three and they are slightly heavier due to their battery packs.

So now how do you choose? 

With what you have just learned, you can now determine what size or strength you may need. This task can be difficult and sometimes confusing. Affordable Tools in Midland Texas is always available to help you decide. We will help you decide the size, strength, and design that will fit you best. Impact wrenches are great investments and can help you save time and money in the long run.

You can find all these great tools and more at Affordable Tools in Midand Texas. Come see us today! 

908 S. Garfield St.  -  Midland, Texas 79701  -  432-520-4772