Usage
The Facom 1/4" Performance Ratchet R.161BPB is designed for assembling, tightening, and loosening fasteners in mechanical, automotive, or maintenance operations where access and precision are essential.
Advantages
- Ultra-compact round head enables use in restricted or hard-to-reach spaces.
- Ergonomic bi-material elastomer handle delivers a secure grip and resists workshop solvents such as acetone and brake fluid.
- 80-tooth high-torque mechanism provides precise control with minimal arc swing (4.5°).
- IP54 certification ensures resistance to industrial dust and moisture for added durability.
- A hanging hole at the handle end enables convenient storage or strapping during elevated work.
Specifications
- Construction: Chrome vanadium steel with polished finish; bi-material elastomer handle for comfort and solvent resistance.
- Durability: Certified IP54 dustproof; manufactured to ISO 3315 standards for hand tools performance.
- Performance: Mechanism features an 80-tooth ratchet providing a fine adjustment angle of just 4.5°; overall length approximately 120 mm; weight about 103 g.
- Differentiating Feature: Innovative inversion mechanism located on the handle allows one-handed quick direction change.
How it works
The Facom R.161BPB ratchet attaches to compatible sockets via its square drive. The ergonomic handle offers grip while you turn fasteners in tight areas using short arc swings; direction changes are performed easily through the integrated inversion mechanism on the handle.