New From Snap-on: A Better Impact System

New Snap-on 3/8" Impact Wrench and New Flank Drive(R) Impact Swivel Sockets

KENOSHA, Wis., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Snap-on's new 3/8" Drive Impact Wrench
(MG325) and Flank Drive(R) impact swivel sockets will be the talk of the bay,
the motorcycle shop and the snowmobile repair facility. In fact, this
state-of-the art, multi-faceted tool and Snap-on's seven-piece swivel socket
set and 14-piece deep impact socket set will be causing quite a stir at any
facility that repairs vehicles.

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"The new Snap-on MG325 3/8" Impact Wrench is twice as strong as previous
models so you'll want to invest in a set of Snap-on impact sockets and
extensions featuring our Flank Drive(R) wrenching system. They are
specifically designed to withstand the torque output of the MG325," said
Rodger Isetts, product manager for Snap-on. "We have received phenomenal
feedback from service technicians who have already tried the MG325 with
Snap-on's Flank Drive(R) Socket Sets. They tell us that using them together
saves time and increases productivity. Based on their comments, we expect a
lot of interest."

Snap-on MG325 3/8" Impact Wrench features and benefits include:

-- 425 ft. lbs of bolt breakaway torque.
-- Patented one piece housing construction which means components are
aligned with precision accuracy which provides longer tool life.
-- Continuous oil bath lubrication means impact mechanism is always
lubricated for less wear and maintenance.
-- Twin hammer impact mechanism means dependable harder hitting blows
with
less moving parts for longer tool life.
-- Reverse bias motor means the motor has more torque output in reverse.
This makes getting stubborn bolts off easier.
-- Comfort cushion trigger button means less strain and stress on the
finger which allows the end user to work more comfortably longer.
-- Balanced housing means equal distribution of weight for optimal tool
control.
-- Low vibration impact means impact will run smoother with less user
fatigue.
-- Anvil stop lock means anvil will stop when trigger is released. This
prevents anvil from throwing nuts and sockets.

Snap-on Flank Drive(R) Socket Sets features and benefits include:

-- Designed to withstand today's impact guns with high torque output.
-- Laser welded pivot pins means smooth, full-30-degree uninterrupted
swivel action which allows efficient power transfer prolonging the
life
of the socket.
-- Flank Drive Wrenching System: The sockets deliver 15 to 20 percent
more
turning power which requires less use and abuse of your power tool and
sockets, protecting your investment.
-- 30-degree uninterrupted swivel action means greater accessibility in
tight quarters which allows easier and faster removal of stubborn
fasteners thus saving you time.

The Snap-on MG325 3/8" Impact Wrench and Flank Drive(R) Socket Sets cover most
automobile and light truck applications and are ideal for general automotive
maintenance tasks and continuous use facilities such as muffler and tire
shops. Small engine repair facilities, motorcycle and snowmobile shops, and
manufacturing environments where weight and repetitive motion are concerns
will also benefit from its use.

Customers can find out more about the Snap-on MG325 Impact Wrench and the
Flank Drive(R) Socket Sets by contacting their local Snap-on franchisee,
visiting www.snapon.com or by calling toll free 877-SNAPON-2 (877-762-7662).

About Snap-on Tools
Snap-on Tools Company, LLC is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and
marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users.
Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics
software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other
solutions which are used by technicians and professionals at vehicle
dealerships and repair centers and in the marine, powersports and aviation
industries. Snap-on is one of the largest non-food franchise companies in the
world, selling its products through more than 4,000 franchisees worldwide and
through company-direct sales and over the Internet. Snap-on Tools is a
subsidiary of Snap-on Incorporated, which was founded in 1920 and is a $2.8
billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wis. For additional
information on Snap-on, visit www.snapon.com.

SOURCE Snap-on Tools Company, LLC

John Lanctot of Maximum Marketing, +1-312-768-7376, jlanctot@maxmarketing.com,
for Snap-on Tools Company, LLC