In Focus: GearWrench 120XP Ratchets

Oct. 3, 2012
Ratchet offers 120 positions in a 360-degree rotation.

GearWrench offers their line of 120XP Ratchets, including the 81011P (1/4" Drive) Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet, 81211P (3/8" Drive) Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet and 81304P (1/2" Drive) Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet. These ratchets come in a 3-piece full-polish mixed ratchet set, No. 81206P. 

Also available:

  • 80300P 51-pc 1/4" Drive SAE/Metric 6 point Standard & Deep Socket Set, featuring the new 120XP 1/4" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet.
  • 80550P 56-pc 3/8" Drive SAE/Metric 6 point Standard & Deep Socket Set, featuring the new 120XP 3/8" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet.
  • 80700P 49-pc 1/2" Drive SAE/Metric 6 point Standard & Deep Socket Set, featuring the new 120XP 1/2" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet.

Features and benefits

These ratchet delivers 120 positions in a 360-degree rotation which gives it a 3-degree swing arc. This allows it to turn fasteners in extremely cramped spaces. In addition to this, the low profile head and flush mounted on/off switch allow better access in tight spaces.

Origin

GearWrench is constantly engaged in user-research, with one of the most common pieces of feedback being that techs need access in more and more confined spaces. To give them more access the company designed a ratchet that could work with a very small swing arc. This will allow users to do their job faster, and should mean they don't need to remove additional parts to gain access to the actual component they are trying to reach.

Specs

The body (head/handle) of all 120XP ratchets are made of premium alloy steel for strength and durability. The pawls and ratchet gear are made of a proprietary steel alloy specifically designed for durability under extreme stress loading. 120XP ratchets are tested using recommended ASME testing procedures. They significantly exceed required ASME specifications, including those for torque overload.

Suggested retail price

  • 1/4" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet, No. 81011P - $38.24
  • 3/8" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet, No. 81211P - $38.24
  • 1/2" Drive Full Polish Teardrop Ratchet, No. 81304P - $76.08
  • 51-Pc 1/4" Drive SAE/Metric 6 pt Standard & Deep Socket Set, No. 80300P - $192.81
  • 56-Pc 3/8" Drive SAE/Metric 6 pt Standard & Deep Socket Set, No. 80550P - $215.96
  • 49-Pc 1/2" Drive SAE/Metric 6 pt Standard & Deep Socket Set, No. 80700P - $341.60
  • 3-Pc Full Polish Mixed Ratchet Set (1/4", 3/8", 1/2"), No. 81206P - $165.70

For more information

Jim Stewart

[email protected]

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