GEARWRENCH has expanded its Bolt Biter family product line, adding the latest product in fastener extraction: the Bolt Biter Wrench Inserts. Designed with professionals in mind, users who have long needed a tool to access rounded, rusted bolts in tight, confined spaces can now do so with up to 70% more access using the Bolt…
10 notable fastener innovations from 2022
The global industrial fasteners market garnered revenue of about U.S. $80 billion in 2022, according to the latest market data from Research Nester, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The same can be said for the adhesives sector. There’s been an ongoing surge in construction and industrial markets since the pandemic. This is…
New Ultimate Access Solution Sets help techs tackle tight spaces
Modern cars use smaller and more compact components in the production process, presenting a new challenge for automotive technicians trying to access already hard-to-reach fasteners. Until now, hand tools haven’t kept pace, relying on specialty ratchets or adapters to reach these fasteners, all while costing professionals time and money. To tackle these pain points, GEARWRENCH…
GEARWRENCH PITBULL Pliers are preferred by motorsport mechanics
Experts in the motorsport industry have spoken and have deemed the GEARWRENCH PITBULL Pliers to be the best-performing line of professional automotive/industrial pliers in the market. GEARWRENCH designed the hand tool with features and functionality in mind, quickly turning the pliers into a mechanic’s best friend. “I’m constantly snipping welding wire, and to get a…
A 16-piece ratcheting wrench set that ensures torque performance
GEARWRENCH, a global professional-grade, hand-tool brand for pros and mechanics, offers a 16-piece 90-tooth, 12-point Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Metric Wrench Set that ensures reliability and ease of use, exceeding ASME torque performance requirements. These ratchets are bright, with a full-polish chrome finish that easily wipes clean and resists corrosion. Flexible heads provide access to…
GEARWRENCH launches modular tool sets for mechanics and auto techs
Mechanics often struggle with the difficult task of keeping their tool sets organized inside their storage drawers, leading to unnecessary time spent looking for the tools required to fix a repair. But a well-organized tool storage system is essential to quickly identify the tools needed, keeping them easy to reach and conveniently stored. GEARWRENCH, the…
GEARWRENCH launches VIP racing sweepstakes
GEARWRENCH, a global professional-grade hand tool brand for pros and mechanics, is launching a contest giving fans a chance to win a VIP GEARWRENCH racing experience at one of three events with either the NASCAR Cup Series, the NHRA Finals, or Formula Drift. “It will be a trip they’ll never forget,” said Janet Bolin, senior brand…
New Bolt Biter Screw Extractors ideal for damaged or frozen screws
For years, when it came to removing corroded, rusted, rounded and frozen fasteners, the entire tool industry was stuck. No effort. No movement. No innovation. And that left professional mechanics with nothing but unreliable options that broke down after only a few uses. However, the GEARWRENCH Bolt Biter line of extraction tools is changing that,…
Tethered tool system offers more range and safety for at-height workers
Everyone can agree that it’s important to have safety measures for falling tools when technicians are working at height. What’s even better is having tools that don’t fall in the first place. To help workers at height do their jobs more safely, GEARWRENCH launched a new class of tethering tools and tether-ready tools. “Dropped tools…
GEARWRENCH launches mechanics hand-tool sets for auto and industrial trades
Mechanics hand-tool sets are supposed to be convenient collections of useful tools. Unfortunately, most tool sets are designed for mass appeal, opting to skip sizes and entire tools rather than provide everything that professionals in the automotive and industrial maintenance trades need. The result is an incomplete set and a series of one-off buys to…
New GEARWRENCH hex keys make quick work of fasteners in tight spaces
The team at GEARWRENCH has launched its new lineup of professional hex keys that are suited for the most demanding needs that professional users have. The lineup includes standard L-keys, folding hex key sets, and T-handle hex key sets, providing the comprehensive offering for use with a variety of fastener types and sizes. Flimsy hex…
GEARWRENCH offers new GSX Tool Storage products
The new GSX Tool Storage products from GEARWRENCH were designed to ensure a safer, more organized workshop. Three new chests are each compatible with one of three new rolling tool cabinets to provide maximum storage capacity that is easy to access. “The last thing we ever want to see are pros shaking their heads in…
GEARWRENCH launches new ratcheting multi-bit drivers
What most contractors and engineers want is less and more. Less to carry and more versatility. Less time spent juggling tools and more time getting work done. This what drove tool designers to develop the GEARWRENCH Ratcheting Multi-Bit Drivers. The new drivers are available in two versions: An 19-in-1 option (80191R) with interchangeable S2 steel…
GEARWRENCH expands torque tool line-up, warranty, and support
Mechanics and industrial MRO technicians invest heavily in their tools to ensure safety and quality work. GEARWRENCH is rewarding by offering customers reliable tools, as well as the support and a warranty program that meet high standards. The GEARWRENCH torque product offering is adding 185 new products across three platforms: mechanical torque wrenches (MTWs), electronic…
GEARWRENCH launches new bolt nut extractors & drivers
Professional tool users are turning to impact wrenches more frequently to get jobs done faster. But nothing creates a speed bump in this process quite like a rusted, rounded, or frozen fastener. Without the right extraction tools, even savvy pros struggle to remove stubborn fasteners easily, and often have to completely replace the fastener. “All…
Meet GEARWRENCH’s new PitBull Pliers
GEARWRENCH has launched its new line of PitBull Pliers, designed with features and functionality that will quickly turn them into a technician or mechanic’s best friend. “Professional technicians we talked to said that the most important things they looked for in their pliers are grip and cutting ability,” said Jarrett Wolf, product manager for GEARWRENCH. “We…
GEARWRENCH launches 90-tooth ratcheting wrenches
Professional automotive technicians and industrial mechanics are always looking for an edge. This is what has motivated GEARWRENCH to launch the latest evolution in its 90-tooth platform with 66 new ratcheting wrenches in the two most popular styles: the combination and the flex-head combination. Additionally, the company — a premier hand-tool brand from Apex Tool…
GEARWRENCH launches new Bolt Biter lug-nut extraction sockets
Building on the success and popularity of the original Bolt Biter Extraction Sockets launched last year, GEARWRENCH is unveiling the latest addition to the family — the Bolt Biter lug-nut extraction sockets. The new tool use the same technology that made Bolt Biter a hit but now apply it specifically to removing worn or damaged…
GEARWRENCH expands its 90-tooth ratchet line
The tool innovators at GEARWRENCH are doubling down on their new 90-tooth line of ratchets, adding 16 new individual products and six sets to the products that were launched in January of this year. The new arrivals — all available now — include locking flex-head ratchets, long-handle ratchets, stubby ratchets, and off-set handle ratchets. The…