1/2" Drive Electronic Torque Wrench - KD Tools

The KD Tools 85079 1/2" Drive Electronic Torque Wrench is a professional-grade instrument engineered for precise torque and angle measurements in demanding automotive and industrial applications. This robust tool helps prevent component damage from improper tightening by delivering verifiable results that meet stringent modern vehicle and machinery specifications, ensuring accuracy and operational safety.

Key Features

• Precision Digital Measurement: Delivers highly accurate, real-time readings for both torque and angle, crucial for meeting modern manufacturer specifications.
• Multi-Alert System: Features audible, vibrating handle, and LED alerts that notify users as target torque is approached and reached, significantly reducing the risk of overtightening and improving safety.
• Enhanced Access Ratchet: A 72-tooth, 15° flex head ratchet mechanism with a 5° swing arc improves maneuverability and access in confined workspaces, allowing technicians to work more efficiently.
• Durable, Chemical-Resistant Construction: Built from alloy steel with a full polish chrome finish, the handle and housing resist common workshop chemicals like oil and solvents, ensuring a secure grip and extended tool life.
• Programmable Presets: Offers 10 customizable preset torque settings, enabling quick recall of frequently used specifications for streamlining repetitive tasks and boosting productivity.

Applications

This electronic torque wrench is an indispensable tool for a variety of professional applications where accurate fastener tightening is paramount. It is ideal for automotive service and repair, handling critical tasks such as tightening engine components, cylinder head bolts, wheel lug nuts, and suspension parts to exact manufacturer specifications. In industrial maintenance, it ensures accurate and verifiable torque in machinery assembly and repair, which is crucial for operational safety and equipment longevity. Furthermore, it is vital in equipment and manufacturing assembly processes where consistent, precise fastener tension is essential for product performance and structural integrity.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: KD Tools
• Model Number: 85079
• Drive Size: 1/2 inch square drive
• Torque Range: 25-250 ft-lbs (34-340 Nm)
• Torque Accuracy: +/-2% Clockwise (CW) and +/-3% Counter-Clockwise (CCW) between 20% and 100% of capacity
• Angle Accuracy: +/-1% of reading
• Measurement Units: ft-lb, in-lb, Nm, Kg-m, Kg-cm
• Ratchet Mechanism: 72-tooth, 5° swing arc, 15° Flex Head
• Material: Alloy Steel with Full Polish Chrome finish
• Power Source: 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Overall Length: 25 inches
• Standards: Meets or exceeds ASME B107.28M