Innovations

Product catalog summary

Introduction: The document outlines the innovations and product offerings for the Autumn–Winter Campaign 2015/2016 by Wera, focusing on various tool sets and individual tools designed for efficiency, portability, and user comfort.

Kraftform Kompakt Tools: The Kraftform Kompakt Pistol RA is introduced, featuring a ratcheting function and Rapidaptor technology. It has a pistol-grip design for high leverage and torque transfer, a fine-tooth design for minimal return angle, and a switchover ring for easy ratchet action adjustment.

Impact Driver: Wera's impact driver set is redesigned for efficiency and portability, featuring a robust textile box that reduces weight and preserves surfaces. It converts impact forces into rotary motion, eliminating the need for compressed air equipment.

Zyklop Speed Ratchets: These ratchets offer fast operation and versatility, combining five types of ratchets in one tool. They come in compact textile boxes for easy mobility and include accessories like extensions and adaptors.

Tyre Pressure Control Systems: A new assembly set is introduced with pre-set torque values to ensure safety and prevent errors during installation and servicing. It is compatible with various models and includes a robust foam inset for organization.

Zyklop Metal Push Ratchets: Featuring a push-through square drive and fine-tooth design for a small return angle, these ratchets have a long, slim handle for increased leverage and prevent accidental direction changes.

Specifications: The document lists tools with specific measurements and types, such as PH, PZ, TORX®, and Hex-Plus bits, detailing the Zyklop Metal Ratchet series with different drive sizes (1/4", 3/8", 1/2") designed for metric measurements.

Tool Features: Key features include the Zyklop Metal Switch ratchets with a switchover lever for easy direction change, a ball-lock mechanism for secure socket fixing, and a fine-tooth ratchet for a small return angle. Tools are described as slim with long handles for extra leverage.

Tool Sets: Various Kraftform Kompakt sets are tailored for specific trades such as maintenance, woodcraft, and metalwork, housed in compact, robust textile boxes for portability, including a range of screwdriving tools, sockets, bits, and accessories.

Innovations: Innovations include the Wera Joker wrenches with a fastener-holding function, anti-slip serrated teeth, and a small return angle. Lasertip screwdrivers have laser-roughened tips to prevent slipping and enhance force transfer.

Ergonomics and Safety: Emphasis is placed on the ergonomic design of Kraftform handles for greater torque transfer and comfort. VDE tools are individually tested for safety at high voltages, ensuring user protection.

Bit Sets: Various Bit-Check sets, including the Impaktor and Stainless series, are designed for durability and specific applications like drywall construction. Rapidaptor technology allows for quick bit changes and secure holding.

Kraftform Plus Screwdriver Sets: Suitable for slotted, Phillips, Pozidriv, and TORX® screws, these sets range from 6 to 14 pieces, often including a rack for organization. Features include Lasertip blades for improved grip and safety, with voltage testers in some sets.

Kraftform Chiseldriver and L-Key Sets: Designed for slotted, Phillips, Pozidriv, and TORX® socket screws, these sets include up to 13 pieces with options for chiselling and fastening. Features include Hex-Plus profile to prevent rounding of screw heads, impact caps for durability, and anti-vibration handles.

Kraftform Micro Screwdrivers: Ideal for precision engineering and electronic applications, these sets include up to 12 pieces, often in a belt pouch for portability. Features include a three-zone concept for rapid twist, power, and precision, with free spin caps for ease of use.

L-Key Sets: Suitable for hexagon socket screws, with options for metric sizes, these 9-piece sets have color-coded sleeves for easy size identification. Features include BlackLaser surface treatment for corrosion protection, ball-end design for angled access, and wear-resistant clips.

Key Takeaways: Wera's tools are designed for durability, precision, and user comfort. Innovative features like Lasertip, Hex-Plus, and impact caps enhance performance and safety. Sets are tailored for specific applications, ensuring the right tool is available for various tasks.

Catalog excerpts

Innovations and Autumn–Winter Campaign 2015/2016

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Kraftform Kompakt Pistol RA with ratcheting function Fine-tooth design for minimal return angle FINE TOOTH Kraftform Kompakt Pistol RA FINE TOOTH RAPIDAPTOR TECHNOLOGY ULTRA COMPACT Easy-to-use switchover ring: right or left ratchet action, or locked in the centre for fixed use TEXTILE POUCH Bit holder with Rapidaptor technology Kraftform Kompakt Pistol RA Kraftform Kompakt tools with ratcheting function (RA) number among Wera’s most popular products. But we do not stop there. We also want to continually improve our best tools so as to make life even easier for our users. With that in mind, we...

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Impact Screwdriver Set in Textile Box Many users need impact screwdrivers to loosen seized joints – and not everyone has a compressed air device to hand to solve this problem. Our target: to simplify Wera’s impact screwdriver range and improve existing tool sets. We asked our users whether they were satisfied with conventional metal boxes for impact screwdriver sets. They weren’t! The boxes were too heavy, cumbersome and quickly damaged sensitive surfaces. So we have completely redesigned the boxes, but kept the advantages of the products. In the range, we have focussed on a single set with the...

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Assembly Set for Tyre Pressure Control systems All new cars in the EU have been required to have a tyre pressure control system fitted since 1 November 2011. There are various models, but they are all fitted and serviced with torque technology. Aware that the assembly and servicing of these diverse models was now a matter of safety for all car drivers, we searched for a tool set that can be used with as many different systems as possible. demanded of their tools. We learned that garages often use torque tools with the desired torque value being set by hand. This manual adjustment creates uncertainty...

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Zyklop Speed Sets Zyklop Speed ratchets combine five types of ratchet in one tool. Moreover, they are really fast, movers with spin sleeves and rotating mass design. 8100 SA 6 Zyklop Speed Ratchet Set, 1/4" drive, metric 8100 SB 6 Zyklop Speed Ratchet Set, 3/8" drive, metric 28-piece set; in a surface-preserving, compact and robust textile box; lightweight for increased portability 1 Zyklop Speed Ratchet with 1/4" drive, 9 Zyklop sockets, 1 Zyklop extension (long) with free-turning sleeve, 1 wobble extension, 1 adaptor with quick-release chuck, 15 bits 29-piece set; in a surface-preserving, compact...

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Zyklop Metal Push Zyklop Metal Push Zyklop Metal Push ratchets feature a push-through square drive, long, slimline handle for increased torque and stunning, durable 100% metal design. 8003 A Zyklop Metal Ratchet with push-through square and 1/4" drive 8003 B Zyklop Metal Ratchet with push-through square and 3/8" drive with push-through square 8003 C Zyklop Metal Ratchet with push-through square and 1/2" drive When working with a conventional ratchet with a switch, the lever can sometimes get knocked, changing ratchet direction unintentionally. Zyklop Metal Push, with it's push-through ratchet...

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Zyklop Metal Switch Zyklop Metal Switch The Zyklop Metal Switch ratchets come with a switchover lever are extremely slim, with a long handle for extra leverage and offer great strength with no compromises in terms of torque. 8004 A Zyklop Metal Ratchet with switch lever and 1/4" drive 8004 B Zyklop Metal Ratchet with switch lever and 3/8" drive with switchover lever 8004 C Zyklop Metal Ratchet with switch lever and 1/2" drive The Zyklop Metal Switch ratchets allow a convenient change of direction using the switchover lever. The ball-lock mechanism ensures a secure fixing of the sockets. 8100...

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Kraftform Kompakt user-specific sets The Kraftform Kompakt sets are developed for various trades. The tools are housed in lightweight and compact textile boxes – ideal for mobile applications. 40 mm Kraftform Kompakt H1 Woodcraft Kraftform Kompakt W1 Maintenance Kraftform Kompakt M1 Metal 35-piece set; in surface-protecting, compact textile box, highly robust; lightweight, for increased portability. Compact tool set with the most important screwdriving tools for maintenance jobs both indoors as well as outdoors. Insulated VDE handle with 12 interchangeable blades; 1 JOKER double open-end wrench...

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Bit-Check Bit Sets Wera Bit-Checks are ultra-compact yet they still hold a host of different tools, enabling greater flexibility for the user. BC Universal/30 Bit-Check Tool-Check PLUS IMPACT PROOF RAPIDAPTOR TECHNOLOGY 29 bits. Rapidaptor holder ensures ultra fast bit changes. With universal bits for all applications. 05056440001 889/4/1 K 851/1 TZ PH 855/1 TH PZ 867/1 TZ TORX® 867/1 Z TORX® BO 800/1 TZ 840/1 Z HexPlus RAPIDAPTOR TECHNOLOGY 1 Impaktor holder with retaining ring, ring magnet, 29 Impaktor bits. The Impaktor technology ensures an above-average service life even under extreme conditions...

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Joker Bringing game-changing innovation to the open jaw end of the wrench. The fastener-holding function makes it the perfect partner for any application. Wera Joker Joker Set of ratcheting combination wrenches 30° HOLDING FUNCTION LIMIT STOP SMALL ANGLE HOLDING FUNCTION Fastener holding function: pre-load the nut or bolt into the Joker's jaws Joker Set of ratcheting combination / double openended wrenches 30° HOLDING FUNCTION LIMIT STOP SMALL ANGLE Integrated stop plate – no more sore thumbs! LIMIT STOP Joker Set of ratcheting combination wrenches Serrated teeth for an antislip effect, to grip...

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Kraftform Plus Screwdrivers Kraftform Plus VDE Screwdrivers Ergonomic Kraftform design handle ensures greater torque transfer & is comfortable during even intensive use. With anti-cam out Lasertip blade tips. All the same great features of Kraftform Plus General Purpose screwdrivers, with the additional safety features of an insulated VDE tool – individually tested at 10,000V for guaranteed safety at 1,000V (EN60900:2012) 334/355/6 Rack screwdriver set Kraftform Plus Lasertip and rack KRAFTFORM ERGONOMICS KRAFTFORM ERGONOMICS KRAFTFORM ERGONOMICS 160 i/165 i/7 Rack screwdriver set Kraftform Plus...

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