Working with manual wrenches can be uncomfortable and time-consuming, especially in tight spaces. Make your home repairs, DIY projects and professional work quick and convenient with an impact wrench from Ace Hardware. Also known as impact guns, browse impact wrenches from brands like Milwaukee, Craftsman and DeWalt to tackle your next task.
Electric Impact Wrench
A corded electric impact wrench is great for at-home repairs and professional work. Here are a few things to consider before buying one:
- Electrical supply: Corded impact guns need a constant supply of electricity. This makes them ideal for garage work. No batteries mean electric power torque wrenches allow for uninterrupted work.
- Less weight: Electric impact guns aren’t weighed down by heavy battery packs so they’re often a more comfortable choice for long hours on the job.
For heavy-duty jobs, consider an air impact wrench with a fast and robust design. These models require a connection to an air compressor, which can be especially handy for professional use.
Cordless Impact Wrench
A cordless impact wrench is a portable, battery-powered power tool used for loosening or tightening nuts and bolts without being tethered to an outlet. Here are a few cordless features to help you decide if impact wrenches are right for your needs:
- Mobility: Battery-powered impact wrenches make it quick and easy to do repairs on the go or in big spaces where moving around is necessary.
- Safety: The cordless impact gun design helps avoid tripping and safety hazards, making the tools a great fit for busy worksites and garages.
- Rechargeable: Look for battery-operated impact wrench options that include rechargeable battery packsto complete bigger projects with ease.
Power Impact Wrench Features
Ace offers a wide range of impact wrenches in different sizes and torques. Look for the following features to help provide the durability and control needed for your project:
- Built-in LED lights for greater visibility in dark spaces
- Ergonomic handles and variable speed triggers with electric brakes for better control
- Innovative anvils for maximum socket retention
- High max torque rating for speed and ease of removing large fasteners
- Heavy-duty overload protection to keep your tool safe
- Forward or reverse switch for greater wrench versatility
- Hex or square drive type to fit several jobs
What’s more, many of our impact wrenches come with chargers to recharge battery packs fast so you can keep working efficiently job after job.
High Torque Impact Wrenches
How much torque do you need in an impact wrench? Torque determines how much force is required to loosen or fasten nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Your impact wrench should have a high enough torque rating to handle the types of jobs you normally perform. Choose a high-torque impact wrench for mechanical work and large construction jobs. The higher the torque rating on your impact gun, the easier it will be to complete more difficult jobs.
Brushed Vs. Brushless Impact Wrenches
Impact wrenches, like drills, reciprocating saws and other power tools, will have brushed or brushless motors. Brushed motors are affordable, suitable options for casual DIYers. Brushless motor wrenches, while being more expensive than brushless models, are also more efficient, require little maintenance and last longer. These tools are preferred by dedicated DIYers and pros.
Impact Wrench Sets
Select your impact gun model and look to see if it’s available as part of a set, including a few accessories to get you started. Many of our impact wrench kits include durable carrying cases, extra batteries and battery chargers. That way, you have everything you need to finish a task in one portable kit.
Shop Impact Wrenches Near You at Ace Hardware
Browse our full assortment of impact wrenches near you at Ace Hardware, where you can find our full assortment of power tools and power tool sets, including impact drivers. Stop by your local store, where we’ll help you find the right supplies to complete all your projects with ease. Or order online and enjoy fast shipping or free in-store pickup today.
