In Focus: Streamlight Wedge

Dec. 1, 2021
The Wedge flashlight helps technicians locate and illuminate malfunctioning components -- often located in hard-to-reach places – with just the right amount of lighting.

Application

Today’s technicians are tasked with repairing vehicles featuring advanced software systems and intricate electronic components. The compact Wedge, No 88810 (black) and 88811 (coyote), helps technicians locate and illuminate malfunctioning components -- often located in hard-to-reach places – with just the right amount of lighting. And because of its easy-to-carry design, technicians will always have a light at the ready for any automotive repair – no need to stop in the middle of a job to get a flashlight.  

Features and benefits 

  • Use for typical maintenance and repairs or more complex electronic system malfunctions
  • Slim, flat design allows for illumination at any angle

Selling points 

  • Compact, USB-C rechargeable waterproof every day carry flashlight
  • Slim, flat design for easy pants or shirt pocket carry; includes removable/reversible pocket clip
  • Rotating thumb switch provides 300 lm constant on mode or 1,000 lm momentary THRO (Temporarily Heightened Regulated Output) mode
  • 3-hour run time 

Origin

Every day carry lights are increasingly popular with Streamlight customers, for both professional and personal use. Automotive professionals asked for a light they could always carry on their person, with enough power for the variety of jobs they handle. In response, Streamlight created the Wedge, featuring a sleek ergonomic design for comfortable carryand an intuitive rotating switch to provide two modes.

Manufacturing/engineering specifications 

The Wedge is made from rugged anodized aluminum. The light measures 5.46" and 1" high and weighs only 3.3 oz. Available in black or coyote. 

Storage and display

The light ships in corrugated master cartons containing six units per master pack. Streamlight recommends hanging the clear blister box packages on pegs.

Suggested retail price 

$149.45

For more information

Contact Streamlight, Inc. 

30 Eagleville Rd.  Eagleville, PA  USA 19403-3996 

610-523-7488 

610-220-7007 (fax) 

[email protected]  

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