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GearWrench Releases Multi-Function Ratchets

Available in Two Sizes for Use With Sockets or Screwdriver Bits


/EINPresswire.com/ -- SPARKS, MD -- (Marketwired) -- 11/10/15 -- GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand known for tools that deliver speed, strength, and access to automotive technicians, today introduced two new Multi-Function Ratchets.

Available in 5.75" and 12" sizes, the Double-Ended Multi-Function Ratchets have slim line heads for excellent access in hard-to-reach spaces. The heads measure less than 3/4" wide, compared to about an inch for standard 1/4" drive ratchets. With a head that is less than 3/4" wide, 72 teeth, and a five-degree ratchet arc, users are able to easily turn fasteners in tight areas. An enclosed head design helps make the ratchets extremely resistant to dirt infiltration and a flush-mounted Forward/Reverse lever provides additional access capability.

Today GearWrench introduced two new Multi-Function Ratchets; Available in 5.75' and 12' sizes, the Double-Ended Multi-Function Ratchets have slim line heads for excellent access in hard-to-reach spaces.


The following GearWrench Multi-Function Ratchets are now available for purchase:

  • SKU 81018: 1/4" Drive Compact Multi-Function Ratchet (overall length 5.75")
  • SKU 81019: 1/4" Drive Long Multi-Function Ratchet (overall length 12")

The Compact Multi-Function Ratchet is designed to fit comfortably in technicians' hands yet still deliver ample torque, while the Long Multi-Function Ratchet enables technicians to access hard-to-reach screws and bolts.

Each end of both of the Multi-Function Ratchets features a locking flex head for greater control, allowing the user to stay on the fastener. There's no need to hold the back of the ratchet head in place, allowing for access to even the tightest spaces. The 1/4" Drive Ratchet Head incorporates a quick release design to easily allow users to change sockets up to 13mm/1/2". The 1/4" Hex Screwdriver Bit Head fits 1/4" screwdriver bits, and is recommended for use with bits up to PH #4, Torx T-40, Hex 6mm/1/4", and Slotted 5/16".

"The two new ratchets introduced today will allow technicians a greater level of control while working," said Jim Stewart, product manager for GearWrench. "The compact ratchet is a go-to tool for working under the dash or removing smaller diameter nuts from housings in tough to reach locations. The long ratchet allows technicians to reach past obstructions for tasks such as removing mud flaps without removing wheels."

Additionally, a 43-piece 1/4" Drive Multi-Function Ratchet Set (SKU 81020) is available. This 43-piece set includes both the 1/4" Drive Compact Multi-Function Ratchet and the 1/4" Long Multi-Function Ratchet, a 4" 1/4" Drive Extension, 10-piece 1/4" Drive Socket Set, 30-piece Screwdriver Bit Box Set and a vacuum-formed storage tray that will fit in a 2" tool drawer for storage.

The Multi-Function Ratchet gear design exceeds ASME torque performance requirements. Both ratchets are covered under the GearWrench Lifetime Warranty. A 1/4" Drive Slim Head Ratchet Repair Kit (SKU 81022) is also available. For more information, please visit www.GearWrench.com.

About GearWrench:

GearWrench is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented five-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. Millions of GearWrench products have been "Professionally Tested" throughout the world.

About Apex Tool Group:

Apex Tool Group, LLC, based in Sparks, MD, is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. Apex markets its portfolio of diverse products under its own brand names in addition to being the principal manufacturer for several key private label products for certain retailers for many years.

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