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An impact wrench delivers a rotating hit to an object. It is used to loosen things like a rusted nut on a large bolt. However, it may not work as efficiently on a small object.

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Why should a special socket be used with an air impact wrench?

Because the impact will crack an average socket.


What type of socket should be used with an air impact wrench?

The special sockets that should be used with an air impact wrench is a socket that has been designed with a spring steel that will act as a torsion spring. A special socket is needed in order to take advantage of the impact's wrench inability to work against a spring. ANS 2 The sockets used for impact duty (called "impact sockets") are made with thicker walls and tempered to a lower hardness so as not to shatter under the impacts of the impact tool.


What is an Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench?

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Volts of power? Your question makes no sense. To remove a lug nut use an air impact wrench or a hand wrench and just take it off. Volts has nothing to do with it even if you were using an electric air impact wrench. On an electric air wrench the power of the wrench is measured in torque not volts.


Why shouldn't an impact wrench be used in place of a torque wrench?

An Impact wrench is for a totally different use. A torque wrench will let the user know when a certain torque has been achieved in tightening. The impact wrench is for removing very tough nuts under impact of a hammer.


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What are tools used in automotive?

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How do you use an impact wrench?

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Are socket wrenches designed to split open when used with an impact wrench?

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Remove crank bolt on a 1992 Nissan Pathfiner?

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What is the amount of force required to use an impact wrench?

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How do you adequatly tighten the crank pulley on a 1991 Subaru legacy 16v non turbo?

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