In response to user demand and market trends for smaller, lighter tools, Chicago Pneumatic has unveiled its compact and lightweight air tools for the automotive aftermarket. The compact range is ideal for use inside the vehicle and engine compartment where tight spaces restrict the movement of conventional tools. Visitors to the Chicago Pneumatic booth at SEMA (No. 10104) will be able to experience the compact size and force the new tools have to offer. In addition, the booth will also be a new composite angle grinder range, impact wrenches for heavy vehicle tire changing, and an updated range of workshop equipment products including wheel dollies and workshop presses.
“We are returning to SEMA with products tailor-made for the vehicle service industry, building on our pedigree of powerful performance with rugged reliability,” says Luis Clement, Chicago Pneumatic Tools vice president. “Our compact products will allow users to get powerful performance to whatever part of the vehicle needs it, regardless of space and maneuverability.”
New at SEMA are the CP7711/21 butterfly ultra-compact 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch wrenches, just 5.50 inches (140mm) long and 1.96 inches (50mm) high. Ideal for use on small vehicle applications such as oil pans, seat bolts and body panels, the butterfly ultra-compact wrench is also suitable for motorcycle repair and maintenance. The new CP7732 is 23 percent lighter than other comparable impact wrenches, while still providing up to 460 ft-lbs (625Nm) of torque for the user. The next generation of stubby impact wrench is ideal for general vehicle maintenance use across all size vehicles.
In addition, Chicago Pneumatic is also unveiling its new CP75 series of composite angle grinders, featuring 1.1 hp (840W), enabling users to complete their job more quickly and efficiently. Chicago Pneumatic’s first composite grinder for the vehicle service aftermarket offers both grinding and cutting capabilities. The CP75 series is ideal for body panel cutting, weld seam removal and surface preparation.
Also upgrading its existing workshop equipment range, Chicago Pneumatic has introduced two new wheel dollies for heavy vehicle tire changing, designed to be safe and easy to use while providing easy access to wheel bolts. Two new workshop presses will also be launched at SEMA, bringing 75 to 100 tons of pressure to the workshop that will allow users to bend and form metal to the desired shape and size.
