Ingersoll Rand 231C is a Classic Impact Wrench

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The Ingersoll Rand 231c has been on sale now for more than 25 years, and over that period it has become the most popular tool in its class thanks to the way in which it blends incredible power and control with affordability. Constantly refined over the quarter of a century since its initial launch, the latest iteration of the Ingersoll Rand 231c Impact Wrench offers users the opportunity to own the best version of this versatile and endlessly useful tool yet.

One of the main reasons why the Ingersoll Rand 231c has been such an incredible success throughout its 25 year lifespan is that it simply does exactly what you need it to do without having any fancy extras that serve little purpose in making your life any easier. The simplicity of this wrench is its main asset; a single trigger switch controls the power of the unit and unleashes the power that it is able to deliver in a completely manageable way.

With all air powered impact wrenches such as the Ingersoll Rand 231c, the most important factor is the amount of torque that you can call upon when you flick the switch. It is this measure that defines how much of its power the wrench is able to direct exactly where it is needed in order to turn the nut that you are working on and either tighten it to the point where it is fixed, or alternatively loosen it from a seized position without stripping it. The Ingersoll Rand 231c is able to deliver an incredible 452ft lbs of maximum torque when needed, which is a high level for a tool of this size – in normal use, you can count on between 250-300 ft lbs of torque, which is ideal for most of the day to day tasks that you will face when you are working.

One of the most notable things about the IR 231c is that it has been such a popular product over the years that it has become the standard model of impact wrench that all others are judged against. It has also defined what people expect from their tools in terms of reliability, and power. It is also standard in terms of its requirements from your working environment. Requiring 4.2CFM of compressed air at peak operating levels, you get up to 8,000 rpm of speed when the barrel is allowed to spin freely. The impact wrench connects to a variety of air hoses including the most popular 3/8” pipe, meaning that under normal circumstances, you will be able to simply plug in the unit and get to work instantly.

Over the past 25 years, the external design of the Ingersoll Rand 231c has undergone a few cosmetic changes, but these have simply made the unit much more comfortable in use rather than altering one of its main assets – a simple two piece construction that makes it easy to dismantle quickly for servicing. All of the other areas of the tool, such as the pressure feed lubrication system that keeps the tool running efficiently at all times, and the easy to reach power regulator are still much as they were when the tool was launched – albeit slightly refined to make them more efficient.

Such an iconic and versatile tool as the Ingersoll Rand 231c impact wrench has found its way into a huge number of workshops and garages over the past quarter of a century, and it continues to be one of the best sellers in this famous range of tools, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that what people want when it comes to purchasing tools is quality. At just $135.99 from Red Hill Supply, the IR 231c represents fantastic value for money, and is an essential addition to any workshop thanks to its ability to get the job done so well.