In Focus: Lock Technology Texas Twister Air Hammer

Aug. 3, 2018
This tool is designed to take the place of a slide hammer.

The LT855-AH Texas Twister Air Hammer can be used as a hammer or a puller. It is a double duty air hammer. The LT855-AH can be used with the LT855A Texas Twister Air Hammer Pulling Kit. Simply install the included air piston lock into the quick connect chuck in front of the gun to create a pulling force from the rear of the gun. The LT855-AH air hammer is versatile; it can be used from the front or from the rear, and offers technicians a choice. 

Application

The Lock Technology Texas Twister Air Hammer is designed to take the place of a slide hammer for applications in automotive, marine, aircraft, farm implement, heavy construction equipment and industrial markets. 

Selling points

  • Double duty air hammer.
  • Can be used to pull or pound. 
  • Unique, innovative product, the company says. 
  • Compatible with the Texas Twister 855 kits already in market. 

Features and benefits

  • Converts to a pneumatic slide hammer with the Texas Twister 855 kit.
  • Connects directly to the work fastener to be pulled for more direct pulling power. 
  • Easy to use: simply install the included air piston lock into the quick connect chuck in the front of the gun. 
  • Can be used from the front or from the rear, offering technicians a choice.
  • Includes one-year warranty.

Origin

Casey Tool developed this product to allow technicians to better utilize an air hammer as a puller. 

Manufacturing specs

This product is made in Taiwan and offers 2,500 bpm. It has a 3/4" bore diameter, 3-3/4" piston stroke, 1/4" NPT air inlet, 3/8" ID hose size and 4 CMF. This tools is 10" long and weighs 5 lbs. 

Storage and display

The Texas Twister Air Hammer is shipped in a blow molded case with one unit per box. There are six units per master carton. 

Suggested retail price

$319.95

For more information

Ellery Casey

LTI Tools

708-728-2500

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