Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company

The tools specialist has published a series of new materials ­ including a new brochure and blogs ­ aimed at helping vehicle service professionals make their tough jobs easier.

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The show follows the manufacturing process of a pneumatic screwdriver from the point at which an order is delivered, through to final testing and packing for delivery to the customer.

Each guide has been compiled by a Chicago Pneumatic expert and offers practical advice for selecting, using and maintaining a pneumatic tool.

The tool's novel locking spindle system makes changing carbide burrs quicker and easier.

The effective removal of dust particles protects workers’ health and helps the workplace comply with clean air regulation.

Chicago Pneumatic now offers a unique answer to the needs of both tire-changing and general mechanics. Developed in response to an in-depth usage study, the CP7755 series combines accurate power control with greater ergonomics and comfort.

The new Chicago Pneumatic CP7748 is more powerful and more compact than its predecessor, and features a unique forward/reverse system for one-handed power and directional control of the tool.

The new CP7769 is more compact, ergonomic and 7 percent lighter than its predecessor and helps to improve users’ efficiency and comfort.

Tools in this series boast a powerful 1.5 HP governed motor, providing unsurpassed material removal rates.

Chicago Pneumatic designed the first 1 in. Torque Limited Impact Wrench in the market, ideal for changing tires on a variety of vehicles.

Chicago Pneumatic's Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench is the first 1/2 in. cordless impact wrench with two shut-off positions going up to 850+ ft.-lbs. / 1150+ Nm.

Unique in its class, the CP8849 delivers a powerful 850+ ft.-lbs. (1150+ Nm) and boasts four settings in forward, ­two of which are shut-off options ­and one in reverse.

The compact composite drills feature a handle exhaust to increase operator comfort by directing exhaust air away from the user’s face.

The guide is arranged to educate and inform the reader. Detailed consideration is given to each system component and how it should be applied and maintained for optimum efficiency.

Improving productivity, enhancing operator wellbeing and delivering cost and environmental savings are key considerations for anyone tasked with specifying and selecting power tools.

With models capable of delivering 960, 1,900 or 3,100 lb.-ft., the CP66 is a compact and powerful nutrunner that will deliver the right amount of torque to tighten or loosen bolts time after time.

Designed for mounted points and carbide burrs on 1/4” and 6mm shanks, the series offers versatility to suit your application needs, and an air regulator to adjust speed.

The wrench delivers up to 850 ft.-lbs. torque in reverse, providing the high performance of an air tool, but with the maneuverability of a battery-powered tool.

There are four jacks in the range, which deliver a high lifting capacity from 30 up to 100 tons, providing fast and easy lifting and lowering controlled from the handle, and they are easy to transport and maneuver.

This ultra-lightweight 1/2” impact wrench is 20% lighter than its predecessor, and has been designed in response to customer demand for smaller, lighter tools, enabling technicians to work easily in difficult-to-access areas.

The user-friendly angle wrench delivers maximum torque in confined areas found in engine compartments and under the vehicle. it is capable of providing users with 220 ft.-lbs. (300 Nm) of maximum torque in reverse.

The versatile CP7829 and CP7829H ratchets come with two socket size options – 3/8” and 1/2” – and are designed for a range of applications including heavy-duty transmission and suspension jobs, lighter engine repair, dashboard work and general maintenance.

The two new wheel dollies for heavy vehicle tire changing and maintenance are a robust assembly aid for trucks, buses and tractors. Two new air-hydraulic workshop presses allow users to easily bend and form metal.

The CP7711/21 butterfly ultra-compact 1/4” and 3/8” wrench weighs just 1.16 lbs. and delivers 80 ft.-lbs. (110 Nm) of maximum torque in reverse. As a result, users can be sure the wrench will easily remove or tighten fasteners in the most difficult-to-reach applications.

The impact wrench is highly durable, with a new twin hammer mechanism providing a working torque of 51-568 ft.-lbs. and a maximum torque of 670 ft.-lbs. (900 Nm). It is robust with a steel motor and aluminum housing to provide excellent performance and withstand the tough workshop environment.

This durable, heavy hitting 1” impact wrench is ideal for heavy duty truck and bus maintenance. The tool incorporates three power settings in both forward and reverse to increase operator control.

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new line of workshop equipment for the professional automotive and heavy fleet maintenance industries. Expanding on its current tool and compressor line, these new vehicle shop components are designed with the high-quality and durability expected from Chicago Pneumatic, the company says. With the introduction of this new range, Chicago Pneumatic says it

The CP8848 1/2” impact wrench boasts a custom-designed motor and durable gearbox that provides 775 ft.-lbs. of torque. The compact CP8828 3/8” impact wrench, the lightweight CP8818 1/4” impact driver, the strong and versatile CP8548 1/2” hammer drill, and the ultra-compact CP8528 3/8” drill driver each provide superior power and torque while ergonomic handles and strategically placed switches guarantee ease of use.

The new line of workshop equipment includes reliable jack stands, bottle and floor jacks, air-hydraulic jacks and presses, torque wrenches and other accessories. All equipment is fully certified and meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

The cost-effective hose reel features a new crimping system on the hose/tool connection to provide maximum quality and robustness, and it is protected by a shield, which avoids any undue stress on the crimping, thereby prolonging its life.

The Air Flex swivel connector range is available in three sizes: 1/4” (with or without a cover), 3/8” and 1/2”, and is capable of withstanding air pressure from 25 cfm up to 74 cfm. The additional flexibility that these connectors provide ensures that the air hose doesn't become twisted and remains in the ideal working position.

The Chicago Pneumatic CPN series, by design, is a very compact air compressor, which can be used as an introduction from a reciprocating piston compressor to a rotary screw.

Chicago Pneumatic has launched three powerful new air tools that enable vehicle service professionals to increase productivity in the shop. The reliable and durable CP7748TL and CP7776 impact wrenches are comfortable and easy to use, while the ultra-compact CP7749 delivers maximum efficiency.

The powerful and efficient CP8848 1/2” impact wrench, the flagship product of the series, boasts a custom-designed motor and durable gearbox that provides a powerful 775 ft.-lbs. (1,050 Nm) of torque and weighs just 6.9 lbs.

A unique feature of the CP7732 is the ability to quickly change tool orientation for either right- or left-handed use. This user-friendly feature complements the single-handed trigger, which offers three power settings in both forward and reverse.

The new materials are designed to help managers and operators better understand power tools and all subjects related to them.