MAKITA ADDS TORX AND SQUARE RECESS INSERT BITS TO BEST-IN-CLASS IMPACT GOLD LINE

La Mirada, CA – Makita® , a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial power and results, has released new Impact GOLD® Torx® and Square Recess Insert Bits.

 

Impact GOLD®, a line of insert bits, bit holders, double-ended power bits, nutsetters, sockets, and socket adapters, is designed exclusively for high-torque impact drivers.

 

“Insert bits are clearly lagging behind the increased fastening power of high torque impact drivers, so Makita created Impact GOLD® and revolutionized fastening applications with 10-times longer bit life,” said Brandon Stover, Makita Product Manager, Accessories. “Makita Impact GOLD® has come to be known as the most reliable bit on the job site, and the new Torx® and Square Recess Insert Bits are another best-in-class solution from Makita for industrial fastening applications.”

 

Impact GOLD® begins with high-quality steel engineered for use with impact drivers. To help withstand the increased impact energy of the most demanding applications, Impact GOLD® features Xtreme Torsion Technology, which allows the torsion section of the bit to flex under load and take the pressure off of the bit tip. Xtreme Torsion Technology helps the insert bit withstand high-torque fastening applications, retain its shape and “fitment”, and last up to 10-times longer than standard bits – and up to 15-times longer when used with an Impact GOLD® Torsion Insert Bit Holder.

 

In fastening, accurate “fitment” is achieved when the bit fully engages the screw with equal contact on all surfaces, resulting in no gaps and a precision fit that prevents “cam-out” and stripping. Insert bit “fitment” can be determined by pressing the bit into the screw head and measuring the movement side to side: the more movement, the worse the fitment. Another indicator of poor fitment is “wobble” during rotation, a clear indicator of off-center alignment and uneven fitment that can result increased “cam-outs” and stripped screws. Makita Impact GOLD® bits are subject to a rigorous five-stage manufacturing process which includes a correction stage engineered to deliver consistent and superior fitment, bit after bit.

 

The manufacturing of Makita Impact GOLD® bits begins with high-quality steel engineered for use with impact drivers. What follows is a rigorous five-stage manufacturing process that is unmatched in the category:

 

 

The new Torx® and Square Recess Insert Bits are the latest addition to Makita Impact GOLD®, which includes insert bits, bit holders, double-ended power bits, nutsetters, sockets, and socket adapters is designed exclusively for high-torque impact drivers. Impact GOLD® Torx® and Square Recess Insert Bits are ideal for a range of fastening applications, as well as deck building and subfloor installation.

 

Impact GOLD® Torx® and Square Insert Bits 

 

 

Makita® is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and outdoor power equipment, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita utilizes leading-edge technology and innovation to engineer tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial power and results. Makita's extensive line of cordless lithium-ion tools includes 18V LXT® Brushless Lithium-Ion, 18V Compact Lithium-Ion, and 12V max Lithium-Ion. Other best-in-class products include rotary and demolition hammers and saws equipped with Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT®), MM4® 4-Stroke engine power equipment, Super Joint System - SJS® grinders, miter saws engineered with Deep and Exact Cutting Technology (DXT®), Impact GOLD®, the New Gold Standard in Impact Driving, and more. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or go to makitatools.com. Follow Makita: facebook.com/makitatoolspage, twitter.com/makitatools, youtube.com/makitapowertools, instagram.com/makitatools. The MAKITA TEAL COLOR is the trade dress of Makita Corporation and is protected under common law and registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The Makita Black & White color combination is the trade dress of Makita Corporation and is protected under common laws and registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.