New vibration-reduced air hammers

Ingersoll Rand expanded its MAX family of air tools with the new 118MAX Long Barrel and 122MAX Short Barrel Air Hammers.

According to Ingersoll Rand, the 118MAX and 122MAX vibration-reduced air hammers are designed to deliver comfort, power and productivity to help technicians handle material prep and fabrication jobs.

“Ingersoll Rand is excited to introduce the 118MAX and 122MAX vibration-reduced air hammers to the MAX family lineup,” says Nate Schmid, marketing manager for Ingersoll Rand’s vehicle services. “There’s a lot of innovation built into the new MAX air hammers, and the increased power coupled with significantly reduced vibration and noise during operation is definitely going to change the way technicians work.”

The new air hammers feature a patented anti-vibration design that Ingersoll Rand says reduces tool vibration by more than 30 percent when compared to standard air hammers in its class. Noise output also is reduced by up to 3 dBA as compared to standard air hammers, and the tool has been equipped with an improved ergonomic grip to provide additional comfort during extended use, the company says.

The new hammers also feature new quick-change retainers that reduce wear, and allows for faster chisel changeovers for increased productivity. In addition, each of the tools is offered in a kit that includes a blow molded case and 5-piece chisel set (models 118MAXK and 122MAXK). The new hammers will be made available in September.