TOOLS Wera reinvents the wrench
With the multi-function Zyklop, Wera Tools transformed the ratchet. With the Impaktor bit system, it revolutionised impact driver screwdriving. Now Wera Tools says that it has completely reinvented the humble wrench, that hitherto basic yet indispensable tool.
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era states that the Joker cannot only do everything that a combination ratchet wrench needs to do, but much more. In this respect the manufacturer points to four particularly striking product advantages that
offer users added value and therefore constitute decisive sales arguments for the trade.
Advantage 1: Holding function The Joker offers a practical
holding function that allows nuts and bolts to be held in the jaw and easily positioned where they are needed. Fastening on to the thread can then be done quickly and precisely.
Advantage 2: Limit stop The Joker prevents slipping
off of the fastener head with its integrated limit-stop – no longer is the thumb needed to act as a depth stop. This makes things much easier, and allows significantly more force to be applied during fastening jobs.
Advantage 3: Anti-slip effect The Joker’s double-hex
geometry delivers a very positive connection with nuts or bolts. Also the exchangeable, hardened metal gripping plate in the Joker’s mouth literally bites itself into the bolt with its extremely hard tips. Both features combine to prevent any unpleasant slipping, even at higher torque.
Advantage 4: Very small return travel angle Where conventional
wrenches with a 60° return travel angle have to be turned over and over to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts in confined spaces, the Joker now offers a 30° return travel angle with a double-hex design. Along with the Joker’s straight neck, this means that flipping the wrench has become a thing of the past. With the Joker, you can now loosen and tighten nuts and bolts, in situations where conventional tools fail, particularly in confined spaces where conventional open-jawed wrenches fail.
The Joker by Wera is available in the conventional wrench dimensions 10mm, 13mm, 17mm and 19mm individually or as a set in a folding velcro pouch. The individual packing units are equipped with a ‘try me’ function that allows the Joker to be tested on a bolt head out of plastic material.
New from FAR
FAR Srl has introduced the RAC185 model, a new pneumatic tool for blind rivets from 2.4mm to 4mm diameter (5mm in aluminium only), which works without oil meaning that it requires less maintenance.
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AR highlights that the RAC185 is equipped with an air saving system with suction, which is automatically activated while holding the tool. In addition, the modern design makes it ergonomic and easy to use. FAR has also recently introduced the new 6.4mm Tamp rivet with body
and nail both in galvanised steel. FAR explains that the 6.4mm Tamp rivet, which adds to the range of Tamp diameters 3.2mm, 4mm, 4.8mm and 6mm, is able to offer high standards of mechanical resistance and good vibration resistance. The rivet also retains the nail and it suits to irregular and out of specification holes. “Please visit our website where you can find and download information on our new RAC185 tool and 6.4mm Tamp rivet, as well as our new catalogue.”
142 Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 75 May 2012
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