The Wera System Impaktor continues to lead the chasing pack
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A History of Innovation
From its foundation in the 1930s, Wera has continued to drive innovation in the hand tool market, and nowhere has that innovation been felt more than with screwdriving bits. 1963 will be remembered in the UK for the Big Freeze and the start of Beatlemania, but over in Wuppertal, it was the release of the ¼ inch hex drive bit that made its mark. Now standard across the industry, Wera’s engineers embarked on a journey that has continued to develop to this day.
Just as automotive engineers have continued to develop and refine the motor car, the team at Wera have evolved its creation over the decades. The torsion bit was introduced in 1989 and that was followed three years later by the first diamond bits. 1995 saw the introduction of the BiTorsion bits with the stainless-steel range coming into the market in 2006. However, it was 2011 when the biggest impact came.
Not all bits are created equally
It all begins with the right ingredients and for Wera that’s a bespoke blend of steel that is unique to the brand. Next, the geometry of a bit is quite specific and not just in the torsion zone, but in the design of the profile at the tip. All the bit profiles are engineered to the exact DIN standard of the profile reducing the notching effect which destroys standard bits.
The bit hardening process is also crucial to creating a market-leading impact bit. Here, the hardness level for each individual bit profile has been optimised, meaning a TX30 bit will have a different hardness to a TX40 and so on. But it’s not just the hardening process that is optimised for each profile. Wera also manufacturers each profile with the optimal process either by forging or machining, so your PH2 will be manufactured differently to your PZ2.
Finally, bits of bling and sparkle are brought to the Impaktor range with the patented diamond surface coating on each bit tip. This coating bites into the screwhead reducing the cam-out effect and contact pressure required. This technology far exceeds ACR or etched profiles where the notches become a weak point in the bit.
TriTorsion System
A 25mm impact bit is nothing without the right bit holder, and this is where Wera’s TriTorsion system excels. The system is designed to offer a graduated flex starting in the bit itself before engaging the first large torsion zone in the holder. For larger profiles with a greater surface area, a third torsion zone is engaged all resulting in more efficient screwdriving and over three-times longer life of the bits.
Wera offers two different Impaktor holder options that combine with 25mm Impaktor bits to create the Impaktor System. Both offer similar technology and performance, with one holding the added advantage of a ring magnet for simple holding of longer and heavier screws.
Impaktor range
The full range offers users a comprehensive choice, ensuring they always have the correct solution for the job. Wera Impaktor bits are available in 25mm or 50mm and come with the “Take it Easy” tool finder system of colour coded collar specific to each profile and size. Individual bits can be bought from stockists and are also available in 10x piece “DIY Box” or 15x piece Bit Box. 50mm bits can be bought in a 6x piece Bit-Check with either single or multiple profiles included.
For a complete Impaktor System, Wera offers 10x piece or 30x piece Bit-Check that come complete with and Impaktor holder.
For more information, or to try it for yourself, visit your local Wera stockist or got to Wera: Wera Tools.
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