Makita\'s cordless angle impact wrench made for hard-to-reach areas

Tag: Lithium Battery Charger

Makita U.S.A., Inc., announces the release of its new 18-volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8-inch Angle Impact Wrench Kit (model BTL063). The new angle impact wrench adds to Makita’s already extensive LXT Series of cordless tools featuring 18-volt LXT lithium-ion battery technology.

With over 1 foot of tool extension, the BTL063 takes the power of LXT into
tough-to-reach spaces, states the company. The new BTL063 delivers impact power for a variety of fastening and loosening tasks.

The Makita-built motor and impact mechanism produces 530 inch pounds of maximum torque and 0-3,000 impacts-per-minute (IPM), and the variable speed (0-2,000 rpm) delivers better control. The 3/8-inch square drive will fit impact-rated socket sets, making the BTL063 ideal for auto repair and product assembly, the company adds.

The tool’s compact angle head design allows for fastening and loosening in tight, confined spaces, with over one-foot of tool extension for extra reach into deep, tight spaces. The LED light illuminates the work area, and a phosphorescent bumper ring helps locate the tool in dark work areas. The large paddle switch and soft-grip handle delivers comfortable operation and better control, according to Makita.

Model BTL063 is a kit that includes a tool belt clip and screw, two 18 volt LXT lithium-ion (3.0Ah) batteries, Rapid Optimum Charger, contractor bag and battery cover.

Makita LXT lithium-ion batteries and Optimum Charging System produce 430 percent total lifetime work with two-and-a-half times more battery cycles than the traditional Ni-Cd batteries, according to Makita.

The new 30-minute Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the LXT battery throughout the charge cycle using the built-in memory chip in the battery and the built-in CPU chip in the charger to recognize the history and battery condition to select the optimal charging method.

The optimal charging method uses Active 3 Controls for current control, thermal control and voltage control. The charger also has a built-in fan to cool the battery to produce more lifetime work.