Milwaukee Tool Corporation Expands 18V Line with Compact Impact Wrenches
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool Corporation continues to expand the fastest growing 18V platform in the industry with the introduction the industry’s first 18V Compact Impact Wrenches with over 200 ft-lbs of torque. As part of the new M18 FUEL™ line that launched in 2012, the new tools feature Milwaukee’s exclusive combination of the POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor, REDLINK PLUS™ Electronic Intelligence and REDLITHIUM™ 2.0/XC4.0 Battery Pack to deliver up to 2X more runtime, up to 50% more torque and a proprietary 3-Mode DRIVE CONTROL™ feature.
The new POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor works harder, lives longer, and converts energy into power more efficiently. The POWERSTATE™ Motor is completely designed, engineered and built by Milwaukee Tool to deliver years of maintenance-free performance with no wearable components, no losses due to vibration and less heat build-up.
REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence hardware and software, the most advanced electronic system on the market, allows the user to choose between three fastening modes with the DRIVE CONTROL™ feature. “Providing this versatility allows the user to switch between Modes 1, 2 and 3 to match the power and speed to the application at hand,” says Tom Simeone, Sr. Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “For example, a mechanical contractor may use Mode 1 for installing u-bolts, mode 2 for installing smaller couplings and mode 3 for installing larger couplings.”
Milwaukee REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 & XC4.0 batteries provide up to 2X more run-time and recharges than standard Lithium-Ion batteries. REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 & XC4.0 also delivers best-in-class performance in extreme job-site conditions. With Milwaukee® durability built into each pack, the REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 & XC4.0 battery operates cooler and performs in climates below 0°F/-18°C with fade free power. A battery fuel gauge also displays remaining charge for less down time on the job.
The new M18 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrenches are available in two sizes and three anvil style options for various applications and user preferences. For quick socket changes, the 2654 features a 3/8” Friction Ring Anvil and the 2655B features a ½” Ball-Pin Anvil. These models are recommended for trades that do ground level work. For maximum socket retention, the 2655 features a ½” Pin Detent Anvil for trades that do work overhead.
In addition, all M18 FUEL™ products include the new multi-voltage charger to allow users to charge all M12™ and M18™ batteries with one charger. Available in March of 2013, the new M18 FUEL™ Compact Impact Wrenches are a true testament to Milwaukee’s focus on the user and investing in game changing technology. For more information on M18 FUEL™, please visit http://www.milwaukeetool.com/system/m18-fuel.
Specifications:
M18 Fuel™ 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench Kit- XC Batteries (2654-22)3/8" Square drive with friction ringVolts: 18VTorque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs MaxRPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 5.9"Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.8 lbsIncludes 2654-20 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 Battery Packs, M12/M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case
M18 Fuel™ 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench Kit- CP Batteries (2654-22CT)3/8" Square drive with friction ringVolts: 18VTorque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs MaxRPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 5.9"Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.2 lbsIncludes 2654-20 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ Compact 2.0 Battery Packs, M12/M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case
M18 Fuel™ 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench- Tool Only (2654-20)3/8" Square drive with friction ringVolts: 18VTorque: 200 ft-lbs. / 75 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs MaxRPM: 0-2400 / 0-1600 / 0-900Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 5.9"Tool Weight (w/o battery): 2.3 lbsIncludes 2654-20 3/8" Compact Impact Wrench & Belt Clip
M18 Fuel™ 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench Kit w/Pin Detent- XC Batteries (2655-22)1/2" square drive with pin detentVolts: 18VTorque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbsRPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 6"Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbsIncludes 2655-20 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 Battery Packs, M12 /M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case
M18 Fuel™ 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench w/ Pin Detent- Tool Only (2655-20)1/2" square drive with pin detentVolts: 18VTorque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbsRPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 6"Tool Weight (w/o battery): 2.4 lbsIncludes 2655-20 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench & Belt Clip
M18 Fuel™ 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench Kit w/Ball Detent- XC Batteries (2655B-22)1/2" square drive with ball detentVolts: 18VTorque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbsRPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 6"Tool Weight (w/ battery): 3.9 lbsIncludes 2655B-20 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ XC 4.0 BatteryPacks, M12 /M18 Multi-Voltage Charger, Belt Clip & Carrying Case
M18 Fuel™ 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench Kit w/Ball Detent-Tool Only (2655B-20)1/2" square drive with ball detentVolts: 18VTorque: 210 ft-lbs. / 120 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbsRPM: 0-2400 / 0-2000 / 0-1700Max IPM: 0-3100Length: 6"Tool Weight (w/o battery): 2.4 lbsIncludes 2655B-20 1/2" Compact Impact Wrench & Belt Clip
About Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation:
Milwaukee Tool Corporation, a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY) is an industry leading manufacturer and marketer of professional, heavy duty power tools and accessories. Products include the legendary SAWZALL® reciprocating saws, M12™, M18™ & M28™ LITHIUM cordless tools, HOLE-HAWG® drills, portable band saws, circular saws, driver drills, hammer drills, rotary hammers, grinders, sanders and a line of Test & Measurement and Hand Tools. Accessories include SAWZALL® blades, SWITCHBLADE® self-feed bits, BIG HAWG® hole cutters, THUNDERBOLT® drill bits and SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty™. For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® power tools and accessories, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.