MAKITA® LAUNCHES IMPACT GOLD™, THE NEW GOLD STANDARD IN IMPACT DRIVING

Makita®, a worldwide manufacturer of technologically advanced power tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial power and results, has created Impact GOLD™, a new line of insert bits, bit holders, double-ended power bits, and nutsetters designed exclusively for high-torque impact drivers.

“Insert bits are clearly lagging behind the increased fastening power of high torque impact drivers, and the result is more broken bits and more wasted time for contractors,” said Brandon Stover, Makita Product Manager, Accessories. “Makita has delivered a solution with new technology that revolutionizes fastening applications with up to 10-times longer bit life and superior fitment to prevent ‘cam-out’ and stripped screws.”

High-Quality Steel, Xtreme Torsion Technology
Impact GOLD™ begins with high-quality steel engineered for use with impact drivers. To help withstand the increased impact energy of the most demanding applications, Impact GOLD™ features Xtreme Torsion Technology, which allows the torsion section of the bit to flex under load and take the pressure off of the bit tip. Xtreme Torsion Technology helps the insert bit withstand high-torque fastening applications, retain its shape and “fitment”, and last up to 10-times longer than standard bits – and up to 15-times longer when used with an Impact GOLD™ Torsion Insert Bit Holder.

Precision-Fit Tip Minimizes “Cam-Out” and Stripping
Makita Impact GOLD™ bits are subject to a rigorous five-stage manufacturing process which includes a correction stage engineered to deliver consistent and superior fitment, bit after bit.