Kobalt, Team 48 work together to re-launch mechanics tool line fit for ultimate mechanic and weekend garage warrior alike
A few of the key features consumers will see in the new line include:
-- Ratchets upgraded to 72 teeth count with 5 degrees of arc, recommended by Team 48 for ease of use in tight spaces -- Each socket has the size laser etched on the socket and each one is also color coded with a red (SAE) or blue (Metric) band to delineate between Standard (SAE) and Metric (MM) sockets -- Ratchets featuring new quick-release function for quick swap-out of sockets and accessories -- Product spec'd at 150 percent ofAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI) andAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications -- Increased offering and variety of open-stock sockets and mechanics tools sets -- Wider variety of ratchets, impact sockets, combination wrenches and ratcheting wrenches -- Expanded 3/4 drive product offering for agricultural and farming markets -- Full polish chrome finish -- Upgraded cases with improved tool retention and increased durability
"Kobalt started as a mechanics tools brand, and as we have expanded our
offering over the years we saw an opportunity to return to our core to
provide our customers with more mechanics tools at a quality that is
appreciated by both mechanic professionals and avid automotive DIYers,"
said
"I think it shows how committed Lowe's is to making Kobalt Tools a brand
that everyone associates with quality and reliability," said
As with all Kobalt tools, the mechanics tools line comes with a Lifetime Hassle-Free Guarantee if any socket, ratchet or wrench is damaged or broken. But Kobalt is taking hassle free to a new meaning with the re-launch of the mechanics tools line. Any mechanic understands how quickly tools can be misplaced in a busy shop environment or an over cluttered garage. That's why Kobalt launched the Sockets for Life program, enabling customers to get a replacement socket to keep their set whole if a piece should go missing. Customers must register their socket set at www.socketsforlife.com or 1-888-3Kobalt after purchase in order to get a replacement socket should they need one. Kobalt covers the part, and the customer pays shipping and handling.
Visit any Lowe's store nationwide or www.KobaltTools.com for more information.
About Kobalt
Kobalt launched in 1998 as a line of mechanics tools. The brand has
since extended to other types of tools and now boasts more than 1,700
quality products offered at affordable prices. Kobalt is one of the
fastest-growing tool brands in
About Lowe's
With fiscal year 2010 sales of
Source: Lowe's