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New product !

Workshops can be equipped for any challenge with the new drill and screwdriver product family. The range includes four new drills and two new screwdrivers in different performance classes and tool formats.

All tools are ergonomic, lightweight and cold-insulated and come with a quick-release chuck or bit holder with a hexagon socket.

A convenient switch function for clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation as well as an externally adjustable screwdriver torque turn these tools into the ideal solution for vehicle servicing or industrial repairs. 

New !

We are proud to present our new 1.5-tonne trolley jack RH136. With its low weight of only 14.3 kg, its double hydraulic pump and state-of-the-art safety features, this jack is perfectly suited for automotive workshops, tyre servicing and outdoor use for breakdown service. With its low minimum height of 90 millimetres, it also fits underneath vehicles with a low ground clearance.

Rodcraft is introducing its new professional products in the family of pneumatic riveters for blind rivets and rivet nuts.

The range consists of three completely new riveters and a blind rivet gun from the previous range. With its performance spectrum, the series covers all classic requirements for riveting in vehicle service and body shop applications as well as in steel and metal construction. The new models will be available from distributors and in the online shop from mid-April 2021.

What is a torque wrench ?

Used in car garages or in industry, a torque wrench is used to check and adjust the tightening torque of bolts, screws and nuts.

A torque wrench is a precision tool which guarantees reliable and quality tightening. Its use is essential to avoid any deterioration or breakage on the various clamping parts.

The tightening torque is expressed in Newton Meter (N.M). The N.M represents the moment of a force of 1 newton with a lever arm of 1 meter.

Depending on the type of application and the materials, it is advisable to tighten to the right torque, referring to the instruction manual.

Here are some steps to help you make your choice:

- Torque from 1 to 20 N.m: for tightening on fragile parts (carbon bike, small aluminum parts, etc.)

- Torque from 20 to 150 N.m: for cars, motorcycles (cylinder heads, damper pulleys, rims, etc.)

- More than 150 N.m: utility or agricultural use, for very high tightening forces.

The maintenance of workshop equipment and tools is essential - not only for longer service life, but in many cases also for safety. Trolley jacks and bottle jacks in particular require regular inspection.

After all, they lift the weight of a vehicle and are therefore exposed to high loads and are responsible for working safely on the vehicle - even if, in principle, suitable jack stands must be used to hold the vehicles.

In general, jacks require little and no maintenance. However, regular cleaning and inspection make a significant contribution to durability and occupational safety.

Special attention should be paid to the moving parts and rollers of the trolley jacks as well as to all types of hydraulic jacks.

Rodcraft gives six tips that workshops and private users should pay particular attention to:

With an underride height of only 75 millimeters, the jack is also suitable for vehicles with a low ground clearance and offers a lifting height of 500 millimeters.

With its 20 percent lower weight compared to the previous model, it is particularly suitable for quick and easy tire changes and for servicing cars, smaller commercial vehicles and machines. With the additional foot pedal integrated to the tiller, the trolley jack can be approached very quickly to lifting points of the vehicle.

In addition, the RH216 is equipped with a release valve that guarantees slow lowering even under load with the release valve fully open.

With its low weight of only 1.1 kilograms, the RC2203 impact wrench is one of the lightest in its class, making it comfortable and ergonomic to use over a long period of time without suffering fatigue.

The compact impact wrench has a housing made of composite material, which is additionally protected from external damage by rubber inserts.

Rodcraft launches a new powerful 1” impact wrench – the RC24X1 – which delivers the highest power and durability in its class but at an attractive price, and presents the best value for money on the market. The robust wrench, which provides 20% more power than the competition but at a fraction of the cost, is suitable for working on heavy duty vehicles, enabling mechanics and vehicle service professionals to operate more efficiently and improve productivity.

When it comes to sanding, a perfect work comes not only from the tool and the abrasive you are using, but also from how clean the working surface is kept. An adapted dust extraction unit, such as the new RC7915 from Rodcraft can make a big difference for an easy and safe work.

With its features to make it compatible with most of the sanders existing on the market, the new Rodcraft dust extraction unit is a perfect mobile station for all body shop works. Its auto-start is compatible with two types of sanders, electric or pneumatic, including a 4.5-meter-long hose. The vibration bowl added to the 3 filters ensures a high level of filtration compliant with the European standard H14 (directive EN2006/42/CE), delivering the right safety level for work on dangerous materials.