How to Choose an Air Screwdriver

Express Assembly Products offers eight lines of pneumatic (air) screwdrivers:

Inline/Straight Screwdrivers

Lever Start / Cushion Clutch (CS series)

• The screwdriver starts when the operator applies slight pressure on the trigger lever
•  When the torque setting is reached, the bit of the screwdriver slips until the operator releases the lever

Best for: Applications when you are sure that the fastener being used is made of a material that will not be damaged once the slip/cushion clutch engages.

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Lever Start Full Auto Shut Off Clutch (CL and SL Series)

• The screwdriver starts when the operator applies slight pressure on the trigger lever
•  When the torque setting is reached, the full auto shut off clutch shuts the screwdriver off and the bit stops turning

Best for: Applications that require exact repeatable torque where the operator is fastening screws in the vertical direction.

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Push to Start Full Auto Shut Off Clutch (CP series)

• The screwdriver starts when the operator applies slight pressure to the bit of the screwdriver
•  When the torque setting is reached, the full auto shut off clutch shuts the screwdriver off and the bit stops turning

Best for: Applications that require exact repeatable torque where the operator is fastening screws in the vertical direction.

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Pistol Screwdrivers

Air Trigger Start Full Auto Shut Off Clutch Pistol (CPP series)

• The operator starts the screwdriver by applying slight pressure to the trigger lever
•  When the torque setting is reached, the full auto shut clutch shuts the screwdriver off and the bit stops turning

Best for: Applications that require exact repeatable torque where the operator is fastening screws horizontally.

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Air Trigger Start Slip/Cushion Clutch (CCP series)

• The operator starts the screwdriver by applying slight pressure to the trigger lever
•  When the torque setting is reached, the bit of the screwdriver slips until the operator releases the trigger

Best for: Operators who prefer a pistol grip for horizontal fastening and applications where materials will not be damaged once the slip/cushion clutch engage.

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Angle Screwdrivers

Air Lever Start Full Auto Shut Off (CA series)

• The operator starts the screwdriver by applying slight pressure to the lever
•  When the torque setting is reached, the full auto shut off clutch shuts the screwdriver off and the bit stops turning

Best for: Applications where the operator is fastening screws with extreme torques or applications with limited access.

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