What is the difference between Aircat and Nitrocat?
Aircat is the industry standard dual hammer/anvil approach; Nitrocat uses a dual clutch system instead. Some say Nitrocat is a small bit more powerful, but a bit slower. I bought the nitro for truck wheels and it is PHENOMENAL.
Are Aircat tools any good?
The AIRCAT 1/4-Inch Straight Die Grinder is solid all the way around. It has a very effective muffler system which keeps it remarkably quiet, it’s comfortable in the hand, features an excellent trigger, and its variable speeds give you the utmost control of the tool.
Where is Aircat manufactured?
Our U.S. operations, assembly and distribution facility is located in Jupiter, FL while our UK and European operations are supported by our subsidiary, Universal Air Tool Company Limited located outside of London, England.
Who makes Aircat?
Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation
Jupiter, FL Sept, 2015: Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new AIRCAT 5100-A-T & 5200-A-T in February 2016. This series features the AIRCAT Patented muffler system and AIRCAT Patented handle grip that reduce noise levels and increase operating comfort.
How many pounds of torque do I need to remove lug nuts?
Car lug nuts are supposed to be torqued to about 100-120 ft-lbs, but too often even the pros won’t take out a torque wrench, instead, they’ll sow them on with an impact, set a lot higher than 100 ft-lbs.
What is a hog ring anvil?
A hog ring anvil has a ring that exerts pressure on the socket and can be removed without tools (or with bare hands). The difference is in application- typically a user in an elevated position who is driving the same sized nuts or bolts, will use the detent pin anvil.
What company makes Aircat?
Can an electric impact wrench remove lug nuts?
So, can an electric impact wrench remove lug nuts? Yes, a good quality electric impact wrench will have a nut-busting torque in the range of 500 – 700 ft-lbs. More than enough to cope with auto lug nuts.
Is hog ring anvil better?
A hog ring anvil retains the socket with a steel ring in a groove on the square drive, as on most air impact wrenches. The hog ring anvil tends to be more ornery to fit sockets onto and off from, but also retains them better.
Why do impact sockets have a hole?
That hole has a very specific purpose. It’s called a retaining pin and it is integral in making sure an impact socket and impact gun/wrench work perfectly together. The pin prevents the socket from coming off the end of the wrench or gun as a result of vibrations.