GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Hand Tool Leader
Innovations from GearWrench
Jun 10, 2008 - 11:17:32 AM

GearWrench^® from Danaher Tool Group continues that company's tradition of innovative hand tools, built to the highest standards.

Since launching the original patented 5° ratcheting wrench, GearWrench has continuously led with breakthroughs in pass-thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. Millions of GearWrench products have been “Professionally Tested” all over the world.

GearWrench® Ratcheting Wrenches can be purchased through IBT General Industrial Supplies.

One highly praised example of GearWrench innovation is the X-Beam™ Wrench This wrench won accolades from Popular Science magazine as one of the "Best of What's New."

The X-Beam features a patent-protected wrench handle design that increases the hand contact area by up to 500 percent over traditional wrenches. One end of the X-Beam wrench is forged at a 90-degree angle from the other end, and the tapered handle is thicker on both sides than a standard wrench.

The X-Beam is designed uniquely to fit the user's hand for optimal ergonomic benefits, comfort and control. At the box-end, the wrench features a ratcheting mechanism and a 75 percent reduction in silhouette clearance, which allows access into tight spaces.

An independent test conducted on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation yielded a favorable review of the X-Beam and its acceptance as the first hand tool in the organization's Ease-of-Use commendation program.

X-Beam is but one of a whole variety of innovative ideas and designs from GearWrench. Others include: indexing and extendable pry bars, digital torque wrenches, flexible hex keys, locking socket extensions and the 4-in-1 QuadBox™ Ratcheting Wrench.

These innovative GearWrench products – and their entire catalog of top quality hand tools are available through IBT General Industrial.