Chicago Pneumatic has launched a series of Expert Corner Technical Guides to help improve pneumatic tool performance and workplace safety. Each Expert Guide offers practical advice for selecting, using and maintaining a particular type of pneumatic tool, the company said. 
“We’re committed to developing and delivering pneumatic tools that offer great performance, durability and comfort. Sharing our expertise with our customers through a series of Expert Technical Guides is a logical next step in guaranteeing that they get the most out of their pneumatic tools, through correct selection, application and maintenance,” said Louis Clement, vice president of Chicago Pneumatic.
The first guide in the series is “What Gives Power To Your Impact Wrench?” This lesson covers how impact wrenches work and explains the differences between soft and hard joints and how this affects tool selection.
As a practical example, the guide cites tire-changing on small vans and trucks where tightening requires precision to ensure adherence to the vehicle manufacturer’s specification. In these circumstances, Chicago Pneumatic recommends using tools with torque limited functions, coupled with a torque wrench, to avoid overtightening and damage to the studs, the company said.
What Gives Power To Your Impact Wrench? is available for free from Chicago Pneumatic’s website.
