HYTORC Introduces Newest LION, a Consumer Tool

HYTORC, the oldest and most recognized manufacturer of industrial bolting systems in the world, has unveiled the company’s latest addition to the LION Gun series – the LION-.7. The LION Gun is a lithium ion battery-powered torque gun, which is lightweight and portable, with no attachments to hoses, cords or compressors. The industrial strength, non-impacting gear box delivers adjustable torque faster. The technology is free of the loud noise and high vibrations. HYTORC’s LION-.7 – has a ¾-inch drive, to deliver greater torque for larger applications. The LION-.7 provides a minimum torque of 150 foot-pounds and a maximum of 700 foot-pounds. 

The LION Gun is an affordable precision torque multiplier with built-in data recording. The user simply needs to set the desired torque output on the LION’s display and pull the trigger to get fast, precise, repeatable torque. The rotation angle can also be programmed for simple torque and angle bolting. After tightening, the LION automatically releases for fast movement from nut to nut. Once the bolting application is complete, the LION Gun can be connected to a PC or tablet to export the recorded data.

The LION Gun is perfect for applications in the aerospace, agriculture, aviation, marine, military, railroad, transportation maintenance, turbine and utility industries. The 18-volt, battery-powered torque gun is just 8 pounds (with battery) and designed for applications with bolts 1/2-inch to 1-1/8-inch in diameter and requiring 150-700 foot-pounds of torque.