BESWELL AKP-02 1/2 in Air Impact Wrench Set

Overview

The BESWELL AKP-02 is an air powered impact wrench rated at 8500 RPM free speed, weighing 7.2 pounds. It runs on shop air rather than battery or cord.

Being air powered means this impact wrench needs a compressor and air line to run, trading portability for the sustained torque pneumatic tools are known for in automotive and shop settings. The 8500 RPM figure describes free speed, the unloaded spin rate, rather than torque output, so it does not by itself say how much a fastener it can break loose. At 7.2 pounds it has some heft for extended one-handed use.

• Air powered impact wrench
• 8500 RPM free speed
• 7.2 pound tool weight
• Model AKP-02

Who it's for

Fits a shop or garage already set up with an air compressor line, for automotive or heavy fastener work. Not a fit for anyone without existing air tool infrastructure, since it will not run off battery or wall power.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

As an air powered tool, the AKP-02 depends on a compressor and hose rather than a battery, which typically delivers more sustained torque for stubborn fasteners than cordless alternatives of similar size. The 8500 RPM figure is the free, unloaded spin speed rather than a torque rating, so it points to how fast the tool spins rather than how much force it applies to a bolt. At 7.2 pounds, it sits in a middle weight range for a handheld impact wrench.

Specifications

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