December 2022 - 25

Matco Tools
1/2 " Drive Dual-Flex Angle
Pneumatic Impact Wrench
Reviewed by Brin Kline, shop owner/technician at Assured Auto Works in Melbourne, Fla.
Q: How did the tool function
as far as saving you time?
A: This flex head, low-profile impact
wrench is a game changer. Being able to
use the power of an impact wrench in areas
where a traditional or even low-profile
impact will not fit was a huge time saver.
Q: How has using this tool impacted
your shop's profitability?
A: As far as I'm aware, there's nothing like
this on the market. Before this tool, we
were forced to remove a lot more parts
just so our tools would fit where we need
them. In some scenarios, we would have
one person hold a device with one tool
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Matco Tools 1/2 " Drive DualFlex
Angle Pneumatic Impact
Wrench, No. MT2612, features an
adjustable head angle that works
like a flex-head ratchet, plus a swivel
position handle and throttle. Its ultraslim
head with 3-5/16 " long paired
with adjustable angle allows users
to use an impact tool where previously
only hand tools would fit, the
company says. The MT2612 offers a
twin-hammer reactionless mechanism
that delivers up to 400 ft-lbs of breakaway
torque as well as a front head
exit exhaust to reduce noise and air
consumption. Head angle is tension
adjustable based on preference and
job, included with wrench to adjust.
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Q: How easy was it to use?
A: Anyone who has used air tools or pneumatic
impact wrenches can use this tool
without referencing the manual.
Q: What features did you like?
A: I love how low profile the head is and
that it swivels. The trigger/switch is on the
handle and the handle turns. I love that as
well. In some situations, it's easier when the
trigger is facing the same direction as the
wrench so you can simply press the trigger
with your fingers. In other situations,
it might be easier to turn the handle so you
can press the trigger with your thumb or
the palm of your hand.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: No, I like it just the way it is.
while the other individual tries to loosen a
fastener. With this tool, we are saving time
because we're not having to do as much
disassembly, and we are not having to rely
on help from others to get the job done.
Both situations mean more efficiency and
more opportunity to make money.
Q: What kind of setup was involved
before using the product?
A: Just add an air nipple, a drop or two of
air tool oil, and get to work.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall? Why?
A: I give this tool a 10. It's powerful considering
its low-profile shape, and it's more
versatile than anything else on the market
right now. This tool is a problem solver for
problem solvers.
BRIN KLINE is the owner of Assured
Auto Works in Melbourne,
Florida, an automotive general
repair business with a mobile
diagnostic and module programming
division. He has been in the
automotive industry for 27 years. Kline also teaches
for Carquest Technical Institute and Trained
by Techs, is a member of the Automotive Service
Association's Mechanical Operations Committee,
and president of the Automotive Service Association
of Florida.
This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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