1/2" VIBROTHERM DRIVE Impact Wrench w/ 2" ext. Anvil 1300 ft-lb - Aircat Tools

The Aircat 1178-VXL-2 1/2" VIBROTHERM DRIVE™ Impact Wrench with 2" extended Anvil is engineered for professional automotive and industrial technicians demanding high performance, durability, and operator comfort. This robust pneumatic tool delivers exceptional torque for both fastening and stubborn bolt removal, all while minimizing vibration and noise. Its advanced design ensures reliable operation in challenging work environments.

Key Features

• Powerful Torque Output: Delivers an impressive 1,300 ft-lb of loosening torque and 950 ft-lb of maximum working torque, tackling the most stubborn fasteners with ease.
• VIBROTHERM DRIVE™ Technology: Features a patented AIRCAT design impact wrench mechanism that significantly reduces vibration levels by 30-40% and extends the mechanism's life by up to 50%, minimizing technician fatigue and increasing tool longevity.
• Quiet Operation: Incorporates AIRCAT's patented muffler system, achieving an unmatched low noise level of 86 dBA for a more comfortable work environment.
• Enhanced Operator Comfort: The patented ergonomic grip design ensures superior comfort, reducing stress and fatigue during extended use.
• 2" Extended Anvil: Provides crucial access in confined spaces and for reaching recessed lug nuts or bolts, increasing versatility across various applications.
• Durable Construction: Built with a high-grade composite housing and a through-bolt motor assembly that eliminates component misalignment, reducing wear and enhancing performance.

Applications

The Aircat 1178-VXL-2 is an indispensable tool for a wide range of demanding professional applications. It is ideal for automotive repair and maintenance tasks such as tire service, engine and transmission work, suspension component removal, and exhaust system service. In industrial settings, this impact wrench excels in heavy equipment maintenance, commercial truck and fleet service, and general industrial assembly and repair, where high torque and reliable performance are critical for efficiency and safety.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Aircat Tools
• Model Number: 1178-VXL-2
• Drive Size: 1/2" Square
• Maximum Torque: 950 ft-lb
• Loosening Torque: 1,300 ft-lb
• Free Speed: 7,500 RPM
• Impacts Per Minute (IPM): 1,400
• Noise Level: 86 dBA
• Weight: 4.7 lbs
• Length: 8.4"
• Air Consumption: 8 CFM
• Recommended Air Pressure: 90 PSI
• Air Inlet: 1/4" NPT/BSP
• Recommended Hose Size: 3/8"
• Bolt Capacity: 9/16"