The PS-40 Pocket Impact-driver is a small and lighter version of a
cordless drill that is designed with a hammering
function that spins fast, to produce about three times the
torque of a drill. This means an impact driver will put in
screws, bolts, and other fasteners much faster than a drill
would. It can drill holes, up to 1/2 inch and
so handle just about any job a homeowner or contractor
would do around the house. In size and feel, the Impactor is
very much like the Pocket Driver. It's small and light
enough to fit into a drawer. Hitched to your belt, you could
carry it around all day and barely notice the weight,
although it looks so cool, you're definitely going to want
to keep taking it out. With the three LED lights on the
front, Bosch has not only made sure this thing doubles
practically as a spare flashlight, they've really solidified
the space-age ray gun look, making the Impactor pretty hard
not to pull it out just to play with. With the hammer action
on top of the respectable 12 volts Max of power however,
this can do even more than the Pocket Driver could. We used
it to drive screws through sheet metal and 3/8-inch bolts
into pine. It wasn't as fast as 14.4- or 18-volt models, but
it got the job done well enough to make this a truly
all-purpose tool.
What I really liked about the driver, was not only it's
small light weight size, but the control it gave over the
counter sinking of screw heads. After over-driving
hundreds of deck screws with a drill, I found the PS-40 to
be a real pleasure on the arm and precise in set screw head
depth. Further, the speed of the bit is easily
controlled with trigger pressure. If you are looking for that all around tool for
your tool shop, this is it. Additionally, it uses the
same batteries as the Bosch PS-50
Multi-X Vibrating Cutter/Sander.
Technical Details
Hammer and anvil system produces 800 in-lbs of torque and
delivers 1,800 RPM/3,000 BPM with 60 per cent more torque
than 18V drill-driver; 800 in.-lbs of max torque. 3 LEDs
illuminate work area for use in dark areas. Spring-Loaded
Impact Mechanism. Alumi num gear housing with protective
rubber front and a 1/4" hex drive with quick release.
Ergonomic Soft Grip Handle; bumpers on side of tool.
Variable speed trigger. SPECIFICATIONS: Length:
6-1/2"; No Load BPM: 0-3,000; No Load RPM: 0-1,800/min; Rat
ing: 12V; Torque (in. lbs.): 800; Weight (lbs.): 2.2 .
INCLUDES: (1) Carrying Case; (2) 1-1/2" Power Drive Bits;
(1) 30 Minute Charger; (2) 'Litheon' 12V Max Batteries
