The PRO TOOL INNOVATION AWARDS (PTIA) is the "Oscar" among professional tools. PTIA Award (https://protoolinnovationawards.com ) was established for in order to provide professionals and serious home craftsmen with the latest innovations and novelties in the field of tools.
Our article below will review the most interesting winners of the PTIA 2021 award in the category "Automotive and Metalworking Tools". You can find winners in other categories of the instrumenthere!
These award-winning automotive and metalworking tools bring new efficiencies and opportunities to mechanics and manufacturers. Regardless of whether you work with cars, trucks, or your work takes place in a machine shop, these tools open up new possibilities and increase convenience for professional users. Meet the winners in the PTIA 2021 Automotive and Metalworking Tools Awards category!
Winner - DEWALT ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Kits for Tray mechanics DWMT45400.
These mechanic tool kits include a wide selection of ratchets, heads and accessories for performing various tasks. These and a durable ratchet with 72 teeth and a 5-degree arc rotation for maneuverability in confined spaces. End heads and accessories for them with DirectTorque technology and anti-slip knurling. The entire surface is covered with polished chrome, which provides corrosion resistance and gives these tools a classic look. These kits provide any user with the most personalized, optimal and reliable way to store tools for mechanics.
Winner - 81203T Set of 3 1/4" Ratchets & 3/8" with 90 teeth.
The 90-toothed keys provide a 4° swivel arc for turning the fastener in a confined space. The teardrop-shaped, low-profile head and on/off switch mounting provide better access in a confined space.
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Comfortable handle made of double material
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Closed head design for exceptional resistance to dirt penetration
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Precisely designed high-strength latch for increased durability
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Well-marked on/off marks on the head
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Bright, fully polished chrome coating is easy to clean and resistant to corrosion
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Meets or exceeds ASME directives
The winner is SKIL PWR CORE 12, brushless, 12V, 3/8 inch. A set of wrenches with a ratchet RW5763A-10.
Get industry-leading performance with a ratchet brushless battery wrench powered by SKIL PWR CORE 12 lithium technology. This 12V brushless ratchet delivers power in the most confined spaces thanks to its low profile head design and unsurpassed torque, allowing you to work in the engine compartment without any problems. A specially designed trigger with adjustable speed gives an accurate speed from 0 to 220 rpm, providing optimal control during operation. Thanks to the SKIL PWR CORE 12 lithium-ion battery technology, this wrench lasts 25% longer and provides twice the battery life, and the PWR JUMP charger charges the battery by 25% in just 5 minutes.
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Extractors for nuts and bolts
The winner is Crescent Tools, a set of CAVBXR-5 bolt extractors.
The new Crescent nut and bolt extraction device has an innovative design that captures any nut or bolt regardless of the degree of damage. The revolutionary double-sided gripper design makes it quick and easy to remove and tighten, eliminating the inconvenience of working with rusty or damaged hex head fasteners.
The winner is Mac RBRT Extractors.
RBRT extraction kits designed to remove damaged, destroyed or rusted fasteners (removes 100% of the rounding). The extraction heads are made of high-quality impact-resistant steel. They are designed to be used with a ratchet or wrench depending on availability. The unique bi-directional design allows both removing and re-inserting fasteners. The kit includes a push rod for removing foreign objects (FOR) for easy removal of the extracted fasteners from the head cavity.
The winner is Wurth USA ZEBRA POWERDRIV (12-sided), a set of combined keys with two rattles 71425950.
Wurth has made its Zebra ratchet wrenches even more versatile and convenient with a ratchet at the open end. The mechanism inside the open end allows the wrench to slide over the ends of the bolt and re-engage as soon as you pull in the opposite direction. As in the case of a closed type with a ratchet mechanism, all you have to do to switch the direction is to flip the wrench.
The set consists of keys:
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6 pcs., with plastic holder
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1 combination key with double-sided ratchet mechanism with dimensions: 8; 10; 12; 13; 17; 19 mm
The winner is the Milwaukee Tool 3/8" and 1/2" M12 FUEL Torque wrench with ratchet mechanism.
The M12 FUEL torque wrench with ONE-KEY provides faster installation time and accurate torque measurement for torque-critical fasteners. This industry-first solution allows the user to tighten fasteners with a single tool, eliminating the need for two tools and increasing productivity by up to 50%. With a torque accuracy of +/- 5%, this tool gives users confidence that their fasteners are tightened to the required torque value. The ONE-KEY reporting system allows the user to save individual torque events and create a report that displays all target torques and actual applied torques for all fasteners.
The winner is the riveter with a rotary head RT300S.
What distinguishes the Arrow RT300S from other riveting tools is its ability to automatically adjust to different sizes of rivets. There is absolutely no need to change your head!
This riveting tool also has a compact design and allows one-handed operation to facilitate compression. Finally, this tool has a swivel head for various angles and access to hard-to-reach places.
The winner is a compact band saw Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL 2529-20.
Milwaukee Tool continues to introduce revolutionary innovations by introducing the compact M12 FUEL band saw into its line of band saws.
The POWERSTATE brushless motor allows the compact M12 FUEL™ band saw to provide maximum cutting speed in Unistrut with a cutting capacity of 2-1/2” X 2-1/2”. To minimize fatigue, the band saw is optimized for ceiling use and weighs only six pounds, making it the lightest compact band saw on the market. A band saw designed to work alone.
The winner is LENOX GEN-TECH band saws.
GEN-TECH is a carbide band saw that has a lower market price, which reduces the overall cost of cutting for end users compared to bimetallic or more expensive carbide saws. This is achieved through the use of advanced processing techniques and a high-performance carbide tip. The design of the saw allows it to work with a wide range of tools that previously could not effectively use a hard alloy.
The winner is the Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 14” 2990-20 Abrasive Cutting saw.
Like all M18 FUEL solutions, the new M18 FUEL cutting saw combines three exclusive innovations - A POWERSTATE brushless motor, a REDLITHIUM rechargeable battery and the intelligent capabilities of REDLINK PLUS.
The POWERSTATE brushless motor provides 4000 rpm for constant power and cutting speed on the work site. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence provides maximum performance and protection against overload, overheating and excessive discharge. When equipped with a REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT HD 12.0 battery, the cutting saw can perform up to 200 cuts per charge of a 20-gauge 3-5/8” steel stud. For safety reasons, the RAPID STOP blade brake stops the blade within 3 seconds after releasing the trigger.
Winner - Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Circular Saw for Metal Cutting 8" 2982-20.
The 8-inch circular saw for metal cutting M18 FUEL is designed to work in the most severe conditions, Combining legendary performance and reliability with the portability of the M18 platform, the POWERSTATE brushless motor delivers cutting speeds of 4000 rpm and higher performance than its network competitors. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence provides maximum performance and protection against overload, overheating and excessive discharge. Combined with M18 REDLITHIUM HIGH OUTPUT XC8.0 battery (not included) you get 50% more energy by working 50% cooler than our M18 REDLITHIUM XC batteries. This circular metal saw has a cutting capacity of 2-9/16 inches to solve complex tasks with greater productivity than any previous battery-powered circular saws for cutting metal.
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Battery-powered grinding machines
Winner - DEWALT 20V MAX, brushless, 4-1/2 inches - 5 inches. Cordless grinder with FLEXVOLT ADVANTAGE DCG416B technology.
The beauty of the FlexVolt Advantage angle grinder from DeWalt is that it's like two tools in one. You get efficient grinding by using any of the DeWalt 20V Max batteries, but then it takes productivity to a whole other level when you use a FlexVolt unit. Add recoil control and electronic clutch to this, and you get a versatile, advanced battery-powered grinder.
The winner is the DEWALT DWE4997NVS 2-inch brushless grinder with paddle shifter and adjustable speed.
It may seem strange to pack a brushless motor into a tool with a cord, but there are some very real advantages that DeWalt gives by deciding to do just that on a DWE4997NVS grinder. Firstly, you don't need to worry about changing the carbon brushes over time. This model also has a reverse brake. If the sensors detect pinching or stopping, it shuts off the engine very quickly to avoid injury or damage. However, this is more than just convenience and security. The 13 amp brushless motor can operate at a speed of 7500-25000 rpm to quickly complete any work.
Winner - HART, 2 pcs., Grinding wheels with a grain size of 80 HACA03.
HART 2pc 80 Grit Flap Disc contains two 80 Grit petal discs compatible with any 4 ½” USM with a 7/8” mandrel. These petal discs provide aggressive removal of material from both wood and metal, and also have a smooth stripping with a grain size of 80.
Winner - DEWALT High Performance 4-1/2 x 0.045 x 7/8 T1 Cutting Disc DW8062.
DeWalt improves its high-performance cutting discs by recycling grain, making it sharper and more durable, which gives you fast cuts with a lot of cuts between disc replacements. Moreover, they are very reasonably priced, which helps make them your main cutting disc.
Winner - Ingersoll Rand 2146QiMax ¾ ”Impact wrench.
New Ingersoll Rand 2146QiMax impact wrench - the only instrument on the market with a pressure gauge that shows the force of compressed air flowing through the instrument, eliminating the need for a secondary pressure gauge.
The impact wrench 2146QiMax provides a 2000 ft-lb nut breaking moment. This tool increases productivity due to its versatility and can perform a wide range of tasks in the field of truck and bus maintenance, repair and body workshops, maintenance of industrial, construction and agricultural equipment. The 2146QiMax Impact offers full power in its lightweight design with a new patented one-handed forward/reverse trigger and a touch trigger for maximum control. Improved balance and ergonomics combined with silent technology make this tool ideal for maneuverability and comfort throughout the day, sparing your ears without sacrificing a single gram of power.
The winner is Ingersoll Rand 1-inch battery impact wrench W9691.
The 1-inch battery impact wrench is the first battery tool on the market to achieve this level of torque. Ingersoll Rand's 1-inch battery-powered impact wrench with 3,000 ft-lb of torque provides work with bolts that are difficult to break or loosen - all in one wireless design.
The power cut-off system automatically turns off the tool when it reaches the set torque value, which prevents excessive tightening and disconnection of the bolt. The tool uses the IQv power management system and can easily switch between four modes: fully reversible, MAX, MID or Snug mode in no time.
The tool is powered by two 5.0 Ah batteries, which allows you to work throughout the working day and can perform up to 250 bolt removals and installations per battery charge.
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Battery buffers for tires
The winner is a buffer for low-speed Milwaukee Tool M12 FUEL 2409-20 tires.
Milwaukee Tool continues to offer revolutionary innovations for tire and automotive technicians, introducing the world's first battery-powered grinding machine for low-speed tires - M12 FUEL Low-Speed Tire Buffer. It is a complete replacement for pneumatics, providing the power and control needed to repair passenger cars, light trucks and commercial apartments, as well as working hours exceeding a day's work.
The POWERSTATE brushless motor provides the power to perform complex tire polishing and drilling operations for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial tires, while REDLINK PLUS Intelligence provides complete data exchange between the tool and the battery, providing an unsurpassed level of performance, protection and productivity.
