| 18 March 2009: Snap-on Tools, brand leader in tools, tool storage and diagnostic equipment for the automotive market, has announced the recent introduction of its latest range of 80-Tooth Ratchets, the Dual 80 Series.
The new ratchet range has been created to utilise an eighty tooth gear together with dual pawls, thus the name Dual 80. In total, there are 23 new ratchets in the range – seven standard ?” ratchets, seven ?” with soft-grip and nine ½” drive ratchets. In these categories products are available with different lengths, finishes, handles and heads to ensure maximum flexibility of use.
In terms of strength, the new Dual 80 range offers up to 250 ft lbs – 3,000 inch lbs – of ultimate torque. With seven teeth in contact with the gear this ensures not only strength but also durability. In terms of accessibility, the Dual 80 has 25% less ratcheting arc than our closest competitor, which means that it requires the least amount of arc to engage the next gear tooth. The Dual 80’s ratchet and socket together have the lowest height of any product on the market which means that it is able to slip easily into those very tight spots which other ratchets just will not reach.
“At Snap-on Tools we pride ourselves on not simply providing the highest quality tools available but also our ability to predict future market needs and then create the required product in advance of customer demand,” says Terry Barcham, European Managing Director of Snap-on Tools. “We listen closely to our customers and what we have established that they want from a ratchet is strength, accessibility, durability, low-ratcheting torque, together with a mechanism to keep out dirt.
“We are very proud, we think justifiably, of our new Dual 80 ratchets range. This extensive and flexible new range is, we believe, a perfect example of Snap-on’s quest for innovation and all our research indicates that this product will be extremely well received by the UK market.”
Technicians can find out more about the new Snap-on Dual 80 Series of Ratchets by contacting their local Snap-on Franchisee or by visiting www.snapon.com/dual80
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