NitroCat® 1/2" Kevlar TM Composite Impact Wrench
Model #1200-K
18 of 18 would recommend this to a friend
The NITROCAT® 1200-K is a no non-sense, hard hitting ½ impact wrench that outperforms anything in its class!
Inside the NITROCAT® lies some serious
power & groundbreaking technology.
The 1200-K is engineered with the extreme hard hitting
Twin Clutch mechanism, built for performance.
- Extreme and Smooth hitting impact
- Recommended for high torque applications
- Kevlar reinforced “body armor” composite housing
The Twin Clutch design uses a solid heavy cage with a cam that rotates at the bottom end of the anvil and forces two large hammer pins that lock the anvil solid for part of one rotation.
This results in a very extreme impact, each rotating delivers multiple extreme impacts.
This design is lubricated with a 5w-30 motor oil as heavier oils can effect power in colder climates. The oil can be refilled easily and comfortably by the build in Oil-Screw into the Motor Clutch Housing.
The AIRCAT tool line has a substantially reduced level of noise while retaining more power and torque. Our tools have been tested & shown to operate at 82-86 dBa (decibels), far below the OSHA guidelines. This feature benefits not only the mechanic but also the overall business. The patented tuned exhaust muffler technology, in all the tools, allows discharged air to pass without developing back pressure, thus retaining more power, while significantly reducing noise. AIRCAT has innovated through-the-handle exhaust design, which incorporates its revolutionary worldwide patented internal muffler/filter. The benefits include reduced hazards from breathing exhausted air particulates, the elimination of blow-by into the operators eyes and lungs as well as reduce noise. AIRCAT also incorporates a patented ergonomically engineered handle design to relieve stress and fatigue on the operators hands, wrists and arms. The patented AIRCAT handle offers better overall distribution of weight for a balanced tool and provides a unique grip that makes it easier to use for prolonged periods of time. Call one of our nationwide distributors today to hear and feel the AIRCAT difference!
Inside the NITROCAT® lies some serious
power & groundbreaking technology.
The 1200-K is engineered with the extreme hard hitting
Twin Clutch mechanism, built for performance.
- Extreme and Smooth hitting impact
- Recommended for high torque applications
- Kevlar reinforced “body armor” composite housing
The Twin Clutch design uses a solid heavy cage with a cam that rotates at the bottom end of the anvil and forces two large hammer pins that lock the anvil solid for part of one rotation.
This results in a very extreme impact, each rotating delivers multiple extreme impacts.
This design is lubricated with a 5w-30 motor oil as heavier oils can effect power in colder climates. The oil can be refilled easily and comfortably by the build in Oil-Screw into the Motor Clutch Housing.
The AIRCAT tool line has a substantially reduced level of noise while retaining more power and torque. Our tools have been tested & shown to operate at 82-86 dBa (decibels), far below the OSHA guidelines. This feature benefits not only the mechanic but also the overall business. The patented tuned exhaust muffler technology, in all the tools, allows discharged air to pass without developing back pressure, thus retaining more power, while significantly reducing noise. AIRCAT has innovated through-the-handle exhaust design, which incorporates its revolutionary worldwide patented internal muffler/filter. The benefits include reduced hazards from breathing exhausted air particulates, the elimination of blow-by into the operators eyes and lungs as well as reduce noise. AIRCAT also incorporates a patented ergonomically engineered handle design to relieve stress and fatigue on the operators hands, wrists and arms. The patented AIRCAT handle offers better overall distribution of weight for a balanced tool and provides a unique grip that makes it easier to use for prolonged periods of time. Call one of our nationwide distributors today to hear and feel the AIRCAT difference!
Most Powerful ½ Impact in its class!
Durable Kevlar TM Composite Housing with Ergonomically Designed Handle
The Hard Hitting Twin Clutch mechanism creates a high torque initial impact.
All NITROCAT models are suited for heavy duty (frame work, medium to heavy duty trucks)
Patented through the handle exhaust to keep debris away from face
Patented Quiet Technology (86 decibels)
Easy operation Flip lever Forward & Reverse
Loosening Torque: 1,295 (ft-lbs)
Working Torque: 200-900 (ft-lbs)
Blows Per Minute: 950 (BPM - Under Load)
Free Speed: 8,000 (RPM)
Weight: 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
Overall Length: 8.25 in (209 mm)
Avg.Air Consumption: 4 (CFM)
Sound Level: 86 (dBA)
Air Flow Pressure: 90 - 120 (psi)
Air Inlet: 1/4" NPT
CE Certified
2 Year Warranty Parts & Labor
*The twin clutch is better suited for heavy duty (frame work, medium to heavy duty trucks)
Kevlar is a trademark of IE Du Pont Nemours and Company and/or its assigns
Review 25
By Kason on 03-31-2011
I was not sure how dependable this gun would be but it is a great impact gun!!! I had some problems with it being defective in reverse, and talked to the warranty person, via telephone, and he told me to send it to them and they would put a beefyer valve spring in it. I sent it on thursday and got it back tuesday night. It was awesome!! I also talked to the MAC guy and they sell the same gun on his truck.. It just sayes MAC on it.. I got it for 120 dollars cheeper from northern, and it comes with a 2 year warranty!! I really is a great air tool!!!!!!
Review 24
By Chris on 04-03-2011
I'am a John Deere tech. The shop 3/4" drive imacct (I R) wouldnt touch the bolts on the new 9630's hubs, so I bought the lattest and greatest 1/2" gun off the strap-on man lol. It still wouldnt do it. I got this gunn for $200.00 lesss than the one off the strap-on truck and no problems at all. It is light,hard hitting and quiet This is the best 1/2" impact gun I have ever owned. Thanks AIRCAT.
Review 23
By Andrew on 04-17-2013
I am a Chrysler Technician and my mentor from years ago had a special edition nitro cat impact (but it was endorsed and sold through Mac) and I always had idolized how quiet and strong it was. Never looked for it because I figured it would be $500+ since I thought you had to buy these through a high-dollar tool truck. My current impact is fading so I thought I would skim through Amazon.com and my jaw dropped. I ordered this gun immediately and it is everything I hoped for and more. It is stupid strong, quiet, the grip is incredible, and the best part is was affordable. I WILL be looking for other tools by this company, you can bet on that.
Review 22
By THOMAS on 04-18-2012
I'm a road dog(field service) for an allison dealer. I need to carry one gun under the truck and come back with 20 hrs of labor done in 8 hrs. This gun can do that, and is quieter than my old IR titanium. be careful getting use to it, it's hammer action is quicker than the IR, so it will snap hardware quick if you let it.
Review 21
By Hunter on 05-09-2012
This gun is great.I work for a trucking company and i use this gun every day.I can pull the lugs off of any thing that pulls in the shop from skidders to over the road tractors.great product.
Review 20
By Mike Davis on 05-11-2011
My Matco vendor showed me this gun when I told him that I needed a new 1/2". I wanted another IR-2135QTI but I tried this gun. I am very impressed with this gun, it hits harder than my IR ever did, and it was $200 cheaper. Another great product from AIRCAT.
Review 19
By Caleb on 05-13-2013
One of my friend's has had this gun for around 3 years and he thinks it awesome. I didn't get one until I saw it take off ten 1 1/8 head bolts that are 7 inches long and torqued by an inch impact until the socket stops moving. And it did that being 3 years old. I don't think he even oils it like he should. I made a video to see how long it would take mine to take off a rusty lug nut torqued to at least 500 ft lbs on an old kw using a 1/2 to 3/4 adapter and it took 13 seconds. There has been some things that it hasn't been able to budge, but then again, I work on oilfield equipment that is either cemented up, covered in sand and grease or covered in rust from acid and water. A 15/16 head bolt is more of a small size compared to everything else in that line of work. I've been impressed so much that I own the 3/8 nitrocat, cut off, die grinder and right angle die grinder and I plan on getting more. They're all so quiet I love it.
The only thing I don't like about the gun is when its hooked up to air and you need to adjust the torque or go in reverse, the lever is somewhat stiffed than I like. No worries of accidentally going in reverse and what not so its a double edge sword. That and its hard feather the trigger because it's so jumpy. Almost like the only speed it knows balls to the walls. My 3/8 nitro cat is the same so i assume its just how aircat makes the guns.
The only thing I don't like about the gun is when its hooked up to air and you need to adjust the torque or go in reverse, the lever is somewhat stiffed than I like. No worries of accidentally going in reverse and what not so its a double edge sword. That and its hard feather the trigger because it's so jumpy. Almost like the only speed it knows balls to the walls. My 3/8 nitro cat is the same so i assume its just how aircat makes the guns.
Review 18
By David Ballauer on 06-01-2012
I work for a towing company in Albuquerque,NM as their mech, we run f-650 flatbeds, hino 258 flatbeds, and an international 4300 flatbed, I bought this nitrocat 1200k from one of the tool trucks that stop by and was really impressed with the price, I do almost everything on these tow trucks and when I was sent out because a driver had a flat, I took my 1200k, these wheels were put on at a commercial tire shop with a 1 inch impact and my 1/2 inch gun pulled those lugnuts off with no problem, of course my boss didn't believe me untill I was working on one of the trucks at the yard and I showed him. He had just bought a 1 inch gun for the shop about 2 months ago and told me "I'm taking it back, don't need it", he was amazed to say the least. I have since bought a nitrocat 1355-xl 3/8 drive gun and am getting ready the get the aircat 3/8 and 1/4 air rachets. I am completely sold on how well these air tools work and how quiet they are! I hope you come out with a nitrocat 3/4 gun with kevlar composite, I will buy one if you do. An extremely satified customer. Thank you for a great air tool! David
Review 17
By shaun griffiths on 06-18-2012
I work as a mechanic at Muffler Man in Saginaw Michigan and have been using snap on and matco tools for years. A friend bought an Aircat 3/8 drive impact and loved it so I thought I'd give em a try. I purchased the nitro cat 1200k and wow, what a gun. Havent found anything it wont loosen or break yet. I plan on purchasing more of the line of aircat tools to fill my box with. I've checked on your site but havent seen any shirts or hats sponsoring Aircat. I'd be interested in purchasing some if they are available. Thanks Shaun
Review 16
By Brian on 06-27-2012
This was my first AirCat purchase and will not be my last! This is lightweight and extremely powerful all while being whisper quiet compared to the other impacts in my shop, I love it!
Review 15
By ronmechanic on 07-11-2012
I've owned a lot of impacts in 25yrs and this impact is by far the best one I've had. I've had it for 3yrs now and it still has the same great power it had when I bought it. I've paid as much as $450 for impacts & this one puts them to shame. I would highly recommend it to anyone. One of my co-workers bought the best 1/2in snap-on 1 1/2 years ago for $450 and now he ordered a Nitro cat like mine.
Review 14
By windjrm on 07-11-2012
I recently had a flat fixed on my utility trailer and noticed that they tightened the lug nuts with a one inch impact wrench. When I got it home, I was concerned that my half inch impact wrench would not be able to loosen it. I tried both of my inexpensive half inch impact wrenches and neither would break the first lug nut loose. After reading the reviews and the specs on this wrench, I decided to buy one. WOW! It broke all the lug nuts loose without a strain. It really does have the power that the prior reviews had claimed. I feel sure that it has more power than some 3/4 inch impact wrenches
Review 13
By mark1715 on 07-11-2012
I have had this wrench for 2 years using it professionally i use it every day and it is still going strong. GREAT WRENCH"
Review 12
By steve adams on 07-23-2011
bought this gun straight out of tech school 2 years ago then went to a tire shop were they all laughed because they said "its so quiet and light, did u get that at toys r us?" until it was popping off mac truck wheels like they were on a neon. was there for 6 months and went to a chevy dealer where im at now. Ive been looking for something this could not take out and finally found something. we had an old duramax diesel crank bolt that was frozen in the tech put his ir, a thundergun, a snap off, a mac, a 6 foot breaker bar and then the little old nitrocat which spun the engine then twisted the head right right off this gun is MEAN. that is the first time i have seen her not just rip one out am so happy i got this thing she has made me enough money to pay for her self again and again when they make one in 3/4's im on it.
Review 11
By greg dyson on 09-03-2012
This is the most powerful and light weight impact i have ever owned. When others in the shop can not break a bolt loose they come to me to get my nitrocat 1200k. I would hate to part with a tool this valuable an reliable.
Review 10
By Robert on 09-17-2010
I am a diesel mechanic and I have used this daily and it is awesome. It can take off nuts/ bolts with no problem even when other 3/4" drive impacts cant. I can walk around with it all day because it's so light. A++
Review 9
By Steve on 09-17-2012
Spend the money, get this impact wrench. I've seen people fight stuck bolts with other impact wrenches and then I give them this one and it hammers it 2 times and whizzes the bolt right out. Best gun I've ever seen, used, and definitely owned.
Review 8
By JJM on 10-09-2010
This thing is the most quite impact wrench in my shop. It's also very strong and has low vibration.
Review 7
By Angelo on 10-10-2010
Bought this gun a month ago. So far I love it. It does everything as advertised. Just yesterday i put it to the real test, taking off a nut a snap on, 2135max, and cp gun wouldn't even budge. Not only did it take it off, it didn't even hesitate while doing so. Anyway, as long as this gun lasts me, I'll be more than happy. Only thing left to test is its reliability. Hope it lasts as long as I need it!
Review 6
By Bill Paris on 10-24-2012
I would 100% recommend this product to any one. I use to have the IR Titanium it kept blowing up. I switched to the AIRCAT and it has more power then any other impact wrench I had ever used. It is also the quietest impact period. The grip is comfortable for long periods of use and it is wieghted very well.
RATED #1 Impact!!!!
RATED #1 Impact!!!!
Review 5
By j302 on 12-03-2010
very powerful 1/2 gun. I have been able to use it in places that i would usually have to get out a 3/4 gun. it also seems to have a lot less vibration when hammering on stuck nuts and bolts. it is also quieter than many other impacts out there.
Review 4
By BigTruckMechanic on 12-03-2010
I work in a Big Truck shop. When I first showed up with my NitroCat my coworkers made fun of how light and quiet it was. When I would see them struggling with tough starter and shock bolts I offered up my NitroCat and much to their surprise it did what their high dollar big name brand impacts wouldn't. Now they borrow it regularly. Those skeptics don't make fun anymore and want one for themselves.
Review 3
By BigTruckMechanic on 12-03-2010
I work in a Big Truck shop. When I first showed up with my NitroCat my coworkers made fun of how light and quiet it was. When I would see them struggling with tough starter and shock bolts I offered up my NitroCat and much to their surprise it did what their high dollar big name brand impacts wouldn't. Now they borrow it regularly. Those skeptics don't make fun anymore and want one for themselves.
Review 2
By Ryan on 12-29-2011
I love this impact. After I got it out of the box, I tested it out at work. I pulled two rusted up lug nuts off of a freightliner in about 5 seconds. The guys I work with were surprised at the power this gun has, and I was too for that matter. And it is so quiet. The blows on the nuts and bolts make more noise than this gun does. I've only had it for a month now, so I really can't testify to the durability of the gun. But it is stronger than my buddies" $700 Snap-On 1/2 inch gun. I'm sold. Great product!!! I'll be buying the 3/4 and the 3/8 next.
Review 1
By Ben on 12-30-2010
This impact does everything as advertised and more. Very powerful. Use it in a City garage daily. Have used it to change 5/8" grade 8 plow blade bolts when we used to use a 3/4" drive impact. Very well pleased with this impact. Recommend it highly.
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