Snap-on Tool of the Month: Dual 80(TM) Ratchet
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KENOSHA, Wis. - June 29, 2009 - Experience the smoothest and strongest ratchet on the planet when you use Snap-on's Dual 80(TM) 3/8-inch Drive 80 Tooth Flex Head Ratchet (FLF80). This ratchet has more strength, accessibility, durability and low ratcheting torque than any other ratchet on the market.
"We are always listening to customers to find out what they need to get the job done so, with that information, we have designed the premier ratchet available today," said Mark Knapp, product manager for Snap-on. "Our Dual 80(TM) technology sets the FLF80 apart, making it easier to use and letting you get the hard jobs done quicker."
Snap-on's Dual 80(TM) 3/8-inch Drive 80 Tooth Flex Head Ratchet (FLF80) features:
o Strength and Durability
250 ft. lbs (3000 inch lbs.) of ultimate torque.
Seven teeth in contact with gear to provide strength and durability.
o Accessibility
Ratchet Arc - Dual 80(TM) has 25 percent less ratcheting arc than our closest competitor requiring the least amount of arc to engage the next gear tooth.
Ratchet and Socket Height - Snap-on's ratchet and socket together have the lowest height of any product on the market. Lets you slip into those tight spots like no other ratchet.
o Low Ratcheting Torque
oSealed Head
To keep the dirt out of the head mechanism.
o Repair Kit (RKRF80)
Customers can find out more about the Snap-on Dual 80(TM) 3/8-inch Drive 80 Tooth Flex Head Ratchet (FLF80) by contacting their participating Snap-on franchisee, visiting www.snapon.com or by calling toll free 877-SNAPON-2 (877-762-7662).
About Snap-on Tools
Snap-on Tools Company, LLC is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions which are used by technicians and professionals at vehicle dealerships and repair centers and in the marine, powersports and aviation industries. Snap-on is one of the largest non-food franchise companies in the world, selling its products through more than 4,000 franchisees worldwide and through company-direct sales and over the Internet. Snap-on Tools is a subsidiary of Snap-on Incorporated, which was founded in 1920 and is a $2.9 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wis.
For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.
For More Information, Contact
John Lanctot
Maximum Marketing
(312) 768-7376
jlanctot@maxmarketing.com
