September 17, 2008 -
Available in ¼ and 3/8 in. drives, Roto Ratchet is 2-piece set with 72 fine tooth gear that allows for 5° of swing arc and meets ANSI strength requirement. Roto Ratchet also has comfortable cushion grip. With T wrench and reversing lever, 114-piece GearWrench Ratcheting Tap & Die System includes 9/16 to ¾ in. and 14-18 mm sizes, and eliminates tedious hand-over-hand action with its 5° fine-tooth design. Hand tools target automotive technicians and machinists.
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GearWrench® Introduces New Roto Ratchet with 360-Degree Rotating Head and Ratcheting Tap and Die Line Extension
New Hand Tools Benefit Automotive Professionals and Machinists Alike
BALTIMORE (September 4, 2008)-- GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, today announced the launch of the new Roto Ratchet and an extension of the Ratcheting Tap and Die line.
The Roto Ratchet with a 360-degree rotating head offers unprecedented access for professional users. The Roto Ratchet is available in ¼ and 3/8 inch drives. The 72 fine tooth gear allows for five degrees of swing arc and meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) strength requirement. The cushion grip provides users with greater grip and comfort. The two-piece set will retail for $49.99 and will be available for purchase by early October.
"GearWrench is well known for its ratcheting wrench design," said Marc Mangus, senior brand manager for GearWrench. "We are committed to developing new hand tools that incorporate the patented ratcheting mechanism. Our latest innovations help alleviate common problems faced by automotive technicians and machinists. The Roto Ratchet and Ratcheting Tap and Die line extension will make daily tasks easier by offering greater access in constricted spaces."
The GearWrench Ratcheting Tap & Die System's Ratcheting "T" Wrench eliminates tedious hand-over-hand action with its 5-degree fine-tooth design as well as a convenient reversing lever for maximum productivity. The new line extension features additional sizes - 9/16 - ¾ inches and 14 mm-18mm. The 3/8-inch extension adapter can be used with any standard extension to help automotive technicians and machinists reach deeper into tight spaces. The 114-piece Ratcheting Tap and Die line extension set will retail for $299 and will be available for purchase by October.
About GearWrench
GearWrench is a premier hand tool brand from Danaher Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented 5-degree ratcheting wrench, the GearWrench brand has continuously led the industry with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. More than 70 million GearWrench products have been "Professionally Tested" throughout the world. Additional information about GearWrench is available online at www.gearwrench.com.
About Danaher
Danaher, a diversified technology leader, designs, manufactures and markets innovative products and services with strong brand names and significant market positions. Driven by strong core values and a foundation provided by the Danaher Business System, Danaher's associates are pursuing a focused strategy aimed at creating a Premiere Global Enterprise. Additional information about Danaher is available online at www.danaher.com.
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