Top of the Food Chain: Snap-on Unveils 1/2-Inch Magnesium Impact Wrench

Durable, powerful tool surpasses the competition; provides power, comfort and control

KENOSHA, Wis., July 16 /PRNewswire/ — Say good-bye to stubborn nuts and bolts for good. Whether changing shocks, struts or removing lug nuts, Snap-on Tools’ new MG725 1/2-inch drive impact wrench will help techs get any job done faster.

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Offering top of the line performance, the impact wrench packs 1,190 foot-pounds of bolt breakaway torque. Combined with a free speed of 8,000 rpm and 1,270 blows per minute, the MG725 offers more power than the competition, resulting in increased productivity.

With its unique one-piece housing, the MG725 is an extremely durable, lightweight and balanced unit that minimizes vibration. This allows for superior control with less user fatigue, enabling techs to work for longer periods of time without compromising comfort. Fatigue is also reduced through the tool’s patented field-replaceable cushion grip and cushion grip trigger button, providing comfort with control.

The power tool features a slim nose, allowing techs access into restricted applications and tight spaces, which provides more versatility on the job.

To further extend the life of the tool, the MG725’s impact mechanism is continuously lubricated through its sealed-in oil bath with Red Line synthetic oil. The wrench also comes with a protective boot to help keep it cleaner longer and comes with a two-year warranty.

To purchase or find out more about Snap-on’s Magnesium Impact Wrench (MG725), customers can contact their local Snap-on representative, visit http://www.snapon.com/impact/ or call toll free 877-SNAPON-2 (877-762-7662).

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 $2.8 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wis. For additional information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com .

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