DEWALT announces the launch of six new IMPACT READY accessories are optimized for DEWALT Impact Drivers and four new cutting and grinding accessories.
IMPACT READY 18GA Shear Attachment
The IMPACT READY 18GA Shear Attachment is designed to make quick work out of metal cutting applications. This attachment fits in most impact drivers, so you get the speed of power shears without adding another power tool to your toolbox.
The IMPACT READY 18GA Shear Attachment has a 360 degree swivel for multiple cutting positions, extendable stability brace, and 18GA shear cutters that cut through multiple materials.
IMPACT READY Right Angle Flexible Shaft Holder
The IMPACT READY Right Angle Flexible Shaft Holder combines the convenience of a right angle attachment, the versatility of a flexible shaft, and the security of a floating ring magnet for easy fastening. The IMPACT READY Right Angle Flexible Shaft Holder has a Rapid Load head for easy bit changes and a 90 degree head.
Bit Tip Holder
The Bit Tip Holder features a floating ring magnet for 10X stronger magnetic retention on average vs. DW2505 using #8 truss-head screw and a quick-release action for easy bit tip changes. The IMPACT READY Holder is durable enough to withstand the high torque of impact drivers, but slim enough for visibility while fastening. The quick release allows easy bit change and the compact design assists in reaching tight spaces.
Also available are the IMPACT READY Right Angle Attachment, the IMPACT READY Rapid Load Holder, and the IMPACT READY FlexTorq Sleeve for use with 2”- 6” FlexTorq Screwdriving Bits.
IMPACT READY Masonry Bits
DEWALT IMPACT READY Masonry Bits each feature a carbide tip for fast drilling, innovative flute design for fast material removal and 1/4-inch Hex Shank for use with impact drivers. Drill and tap holes in one step with IMPACT READY Combination Drill and Tap Bits. Each has a one-piece design, 1/4-inch Hex Shank, and Solid Core Design which helps to resist breakage.
Finally, the Impact Ready one-piece Titanium Bits offer the performance of Titanium drill bits in your impact driver. The Solid Core Design helps to resist breakage while the Pilot Point Tip starts on contact.
Carbide Hole Saws
Designed to provide long life in stainless steel applications, the raised shoulder design of DEWALT 10X Carbide Hole Saws helps to prevent breakthrough and the carbide teeth offer long life and fine finish in metal. The new Carbide Hole Saws also have an ejection spring for automatic plug ejection. The new DEWALT Carbide Hole Saws have 10x longer life compared to DEWALT’s Standard Bi-Metal Hole Saws in 16GA stainless steel.
XP Ceramic Thin & Ultra Thin Wheels and XP Ceramic Flap Discs
DEWALT has launched two new XP ceramic accessories for abrasives: XP Ceramic Thin & Ultra Thin Wheels and XP Ceramic Flap Discs. The high performance Ceramic Grain cutting wheels offer solutions for long life, as well as fast and smooth cutting applications.
The new DEWALT Ceramic Wheels feature two thickness levels, the 1/16” Long Life diameter range provides long life in tough applications. On average the new DEWALT 1/16” diameter range has over 80% longer life on average compared to the DW8725 in 1/4-inch 1018 steel.
The .040” fast cut diameter range provides fast and smooth cutting action in all metal cutting applications. Also available are Metal Cutting Wheels, High Performance Metal Cutting Wheels, and Extended Performance Metal Cutting Wheels.
The new DEWALT XP Ceramic flap discs offer smooth, fast grinding, with the added benefit of long life. The Premium XP Ceramic Cloth provides fast material removal, the proprietary flap disc design ensures a fine finish and provides long life. The new DEWALT XP Ceramic Flap Discs have 30% longer life, on average, compared to the 3M Cubitron II 967A in 1018 steel.
Also available from DEWALT are flap discs, High Performance Flap Discs, and Extended Performance Flap Discs.
Industrial Cobalt Drill Bits
In addition, DEWALT launches its new Industrial Cobalt drill bits to expand its drill bit offering. DEWALT Industrial Cobalt drill bits combine optimized bit geometry with a PILOT POINT tip and patented core for long life in hard metals, like stainless steel. The PILOT POINT tip starts on contact while the patented core helps reduce bit breakage.
The DEWALT Industrial Cobalt drill bits have on average a 4X longer life in stainless steel compared to the DEWALT Black Oxide drill bits in 1/4-inch stainless steel. Also available are Black Oxide drill bits, Titanium drill bits, and IMPACT READY Titanium.
Laminate Saw Blades
New Laminate Saw Blades with Synthetic Polycrystalline Diamond tipped teeth are available from DEWALT. The Synthetic Polycrystalline Diamond tipped teeth provide 100x longer life on average when compared to competitive carbide tooth blades in laminate flooring. The new Laminate Saw Blades also feature thick kerf for smooth cuts and ultra-sharp teeth to help reduce tear-out.