Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new range of air line accessories for its handheld pneumatic tools. The new Air Flex swivel connectors, which connect the air hose to the base of the tool, make rigid hoses more flexible and multi-directional, according to the company. The use of the Air Flex swivel connector helps to improve vehicle professionals’ work ergonomics, while providing users with a 360-degree rotational capacity to increase productivity and ease of use in difficult to reach places, Chicago Pneumatic said.

The Air Flex swivel connector range is available in three sizes: 1/4-in. (with or without a cover); 3/8-in.; and a 1/2-in. It’s capable of withstanding air pressure from 25 cfm up to 74cfm (12 l/s up to 35 l/s). The additional flexibility that the new connectors provide ensures that the air hose does not become twisted and remains in the ideal working position, helping to reduce the risk of tendinitis for the user, Chicago Pneumatic explained.

The new Air Flex range is ideal for handheld pneumatic tools such as impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, screwdrivers, grinders and drills, the company said.

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