Popular Mechanics Recognizes Cooper Hand Tools

Apex, NC - Cooper Hand Tools has been recognized by the editors of Popular Mechanics for the groundbreaking design of its new Crescent® brand RapidSlide™ wrench. According to the company, the RapidSlide wrench represents the first time an alternative to the standard adjustment method has been offered for the Crescent brand adjustable wrench. The Crescent brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2007.

According to the company, the RapidSlide wrench is one of only 10 products selected by Popular Mechanics in its annual Breakthrough Awards competition. The awards were presented recently at a ceremony at the Hearst Tower in New York City.

Features

• A slide adjuster positioned in the handle of the wrench allows substantially quicker jaw adjustment compared with the knurled adjuster found on traditional adjustable wrenches.
• The RapidSlide wrench allows users to simply move the slide forward to tighten the jaws and backward to loosen them.
• The jaws lock into place automatically, making it easier to turn screws and fasteners.
• The eight-inch (200mm) RapidSlide wrench provides a maximum jaw opening capacity of one inch (25.4mm).
• An extra-wide handle for increased user comfort and power, which puts less stress on the hand and arm.
• To prevent debris from lodging in the tool, the RapidSlide wrench includes an internal debris shield that protects the slide mechanism, extending the tool's life.
• The highly polished wrench-head makes cleanup easier, and features laser-etched SAE and metric markings that accurately show the jaw opening measurement.
• The RapidSlide™ wrench features all-metal drop-forged construction for maximum durability.

SOURCE: Cooper Hand Tools