DeWalt launches 12-volt Lithium Ion platform

Towson, Md.-based DeWalt announced the launch of a new 12-volt Lithium Ion platform it calls 12 Volt Max.

The new line includes a 1/4-in. screwdriver, 3/8-in. drill/driver, 1/4-in. impact driver, 3/8-in. impact wrench, LED work light, inspection camera, infrared thermometer and two combo kits.

According to the company, the new line was designed to provide a compact and comfortable design that power contractors and remodelers need on the job site.

The company said it paid extra attention to the design of the tools’ grips.

“To achieve the desired grip for these tools, our team spent time constructing prototypes and studying Anthropometric guides that detail the different hand shapes and sizes,” said Dan Lopano, industrial design manager for DeWalt. “This effort, combined with our advanced CAD technologies and focus on user satisfaction, has produced a line of products that exceeds the comfort and balance of other tools in the market today.”

The new 12 Volt Max line also combines new features into the design: • The screwdriver has three LED lights; • The impact driver and impact wrench provide visibility without shadows; • A new 1/4-in. hex chuck on the impact driver and screwdriver allows users to simply push the bit in with one hand to lock it in place, and it accepts a 1-in. bit tip to fit into the tight spaces; and • The inspection camera features a wireless, removable screen to aid in accessing tight areas.

The company said the tools will retail from $139.00 to $299.00.