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product_id: 2722830
title: "AIRCAT 1200-K 1/2\" Nitrocat Composite Twin Clutch Impact Wrench, 900 ft-lb"
brand: "nitro cat"
price: "R1227"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2722830-aircat-1200-k-1-2-nitrocat-composite-twin-clutch-impact
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 86 dBA quiet tuned exhaust 1295 ft-lb loosening torque Kevlar composite durable housing AIRCAT 1200-K 1/2" Nitrocat Composite Twin Clutch Impact Wrench, 900 ft-lb

**Brand:** nitro cat
**Price:** R1227
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power Meets Precision: Dominate Every Bolt with Nitro Cat 1200-K!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AIRCAT 1200-K 1/2" Nitrocat Composite Twin Clutch Impact Wrench, 900 ft-lb by nitro cat
- **How much does it cost?** R1227 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2722830-aircat-1200-k-1-2-nitrocat-composite-twin-clutch-impact)

## Best For

- nitro cat enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nitro cat brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Patented quiet tuned exhaust keeps noise levels at a professional 86 dBA—work hard, stay focused.
- • **Unmatched Power Delivery:** Delivers a massive 1,295 ft-lb loosening torque to conquer the toughest bolts with ease.
- • **Ergonomic Precision Control:** Patented handle and flip lever design for effortless forward/reverse operation and all-day comfort.
- • **Kevlar Reinforced Durability:** Kevlar composite 'Body Armor' housing ensures long-lasting resilience on demanding job sites.
- • **Smooth Twin Clutch Mechanism:** Engineered for heavy-duty tasks with seamless power transfer and reduced wear.

## Overview

The NITRO CAT 1200-K is a professional-grade 1/2-inch pneumatic impact wrench featuring a Kevlar composite housing for superior durability, a smooth twin clutch mechanism optimized for heavy-duty applications, and an industry-leading 1,295 ft-lb loosening torque. Its patented quiet tuned exhaust reduces noise to 86 dBA, making it ideal for demanding work environments where power and precision matter.

## Description

AIRCAT 1200-K 1/2" Nitrocat Composite Twin Clutch Impact Wrench, 900 ft-lb | 1,295 ft-lb Loosening Torque, Smooth Twin Clutch Mechanism, Quiet Tuned Exhaust, High Torque Composite Impact Wrench - Power Impact Wrenches - desertcart.com

Review: Lasting POWER! over two years now! - UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1/2015 It has been over two years now and this beast still works great. I must say I keep it in good shape. clean, oiled, and dont like to toss it. But the ones I bought for my cooworkers.......well..... they dont pay much attention to it. They toss it, wack it, drop it and like nothing. Compared to mine I can barely tell the difference in torque they virtually at the same power although mine feels a little tighter but not by much. I highly recommend this tool. Makes your job fun, easy & less noisy. I bought this because I read the reviews and I was like wow!. Well, I've had it for a few weeks now. I work in the plastic industry and have to change molds on a daily basis, they range from 800kg to 20,000kg. Some guys have their impacts rated at 450, 550, 650,and 800ft-lbs. So when I had my old mastercraft rated at 320ft-lbs I had a hard time loosening bolts........well that changed. When I go to do a change over those bolts come off like butter LITERALLY! the power its amazing. The weight of the gun its not as light as I thought but it balances off with the airline and the grip I get its really comfortable. Its not as quiet as I expected but since I don't have to lay on it to loose bolts the time per bolt its really really short. I oil it according to use but mostly everyday since I change at least 4 molds a day. The only thing that I was not very impressed with was the torque power when tighten the bolts. I don't really think it goes 900ft-lbs as specified. I have had some loosen out with a 450ft-lbs gun, I had to lay on the bolt for like 3 seconds but it came out without mayor hassle. I think the real torque must be around 550-600ft-lbs. One thing I noticed which I think is good but I thought it wasn't is that once you reached the maximum torque power the gun slows down by itself, It doesn't let you force it. With the other ones you lay for seconds and seconds "torqueing" but the gun its just making noise and you are actually damaging your sockets, wrench and bolts. At first I thought it was lack of power in the gun but later I realized it wasn't. Overall I'm happy with it, Time will decide how good is overtime. My old one lasted me about 7 months before I noticed lack of power but It was a cheap one. If this one lasts me at least 18 months I would be pleased. Good product. Updated September 2013 3 of my coworkers are ordering their own!! since they saw how good, light, powerfull and quiet mine is. THIS GUN ROCKS!!!! January 2015 update. So it has ben more than 18 months and my nitrocat its as good and powerful as day one. I have bought 8 in total for my coworkers. They love it and are glad they have it. Just ordered the las three two weeks ago. Definetly worth the money! Some of my coworkers have IR titanium and snap on blue point and this baby puts them to shame not just in power but in quietness too. Silent power!
Review: Literally a Mac impact without their name. Lasted almost 10 years without oiling. - This impact wrench was one of the strongest in the shop. There was only 1 or 2 bolts this thong wouldnt touch. Its literally a Mac tools impact wrench without the name. 11/10 would recommend this beast. Amazing quality and used in a professional setting daily for almost a decade. The grip is comfortable and the weight is easy to work with. If I oiled the gun Im sure it would've lasted another decade lol. One of the best impact wrenches ive used and at a fraction of the cost of one with a fancy name on it. I also purchased the 3/8" version. Only reason I didn't buy another is because I got a brand new Mac impact at the same price because the tool rep was retiring. If youre looking for a cheap, dependable, reliable, absolute powerhouse... this is it. Beginner prices for professional tool truck quality.

## Features

- Provides 900 ft-lb maximum torque and 1,295 ft-lb of loosening torque
- The NitroCat 1200-K is a no non-sense, hard hitting 1/2" impact wrench that out performs anything in its class!
- Hard hitting smooth twin clutch mechanism
- Durable KevlarTM reinforced "Body Armor" housing
- Patented ergonomically designed handle
- Patented quiet tuned exhaust (86 dBA)
- Patented easy operation flip lever forward and reverse
- The twin clutch is better suited for heavy duty (frame work, medium to heavy duty trucks)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002Q8A98M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #492,308 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #679 in Power Impact Wrenches |
| Brand | NITRO CAT |
| Brand Name | NITRO CAT |
| Color | Grey and Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,080 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Kevlar |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00809084120051 |
| Head Style | Open End |
| Included Components | 1 AirCat Product |
| Item Highlight | 1,295 ft-lb Loosening Torque, Smooth Twin Clutch Mechanism, Quiet Tuned Exhaust, High Torque Composite Impact Wrench |
| Item Length | 8.25 inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Torque | 1295 ft-lb |
| Item Type Name | 1/2" Impact Wrench |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | AIRCAT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1200-K |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 Years with Proof of Purchase |
| Material | Kevlar and Aluminum |
| Material Type | Kevlar and Aluminum |
| Model Number | 1200-K |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Pneumatic |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| UPC | 088021752948 787721824251 072090954778 080850337204 745654037421 809084120051 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NITRO CAT
- **Color:** Grey and Silver
- **Item Length:** 8.25 inches
- **Item Weight:** 4.5 pounds
- **Material:** Kevlar and Aluminum

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lasting POWER! over two years now!
*by F***N on July 22, 2013*

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1/2015 It has been over two years now and this beast still works great. I must say I keep it in good shape. clean, oiled, and dont like to toss it. But the ones I bought for my cooworkers.......well..... they dont pay much attention to it. They toss it, wack it, drop it and like nothing. Compared to mine I can barely tell the difference in torque they virtually at the same power although mine feels a little tighter but not by much. I highly recommend this tool. Makes your job fun, easy & less noisy. I bought this because I read the reviews and I was like wow!. Well, I've had it for a few weeks now. I work in the plastic industry and have to change molds on a daily basis, they range from 800kg to 20,000kg. Some guys have their impacts rated at 450, 550, 650,and 800ft-lbs. So when I had my old mastercraft rated at 320ft-lbs I had a hard time loosening bolts........well that changed. When I go to do a change over those bolts come off like butter LITERALLY! the power its amazing. The weight of the gun its not as light as I thought but it balances off with the airline and the grip I get its really comfortable. Its not as quiet as I expected but since I don't have to lay on it to loose bolts the time per bolt its really really short. I oil it according to use but mostly everyday since I change at least 4 molds a day. The only thing that I was not very impressed with was the torque power when tighten the bolts. I don't really think it goes 900ft-lbs as specified. I have had some loosen out with a 450ft-lbs gun, I had to lay on the bolt for like 3 seconds but it came out without mayor hassle. I think the real torque must be around 550-600ft-lbs. One thing I noticed which I think is good but I thought it wasn't is that once you reached the maximum torque power the gun slows down by itself, It doesn't let you force it. With the other ones you lay for seconds and seconds "torqueing" but the gun its just making noise and you are actually damaging your sockets, wrench and bolts. At first I thought it was lack of power in the gun but later I realized it wasn't. Overall I'm happy with it, Time will decide how good is overtime. My old one lasted me about 7 months before I noticed lack of power but It was a cheap one. If this one lasts me at least 18 months I would be pleased. Good product. Updated September 2013 3 of my coworkers are ordering their own!! since they saw how good, light, powerfull and quiet mine is. THIS GUN ROCKS!!!! January 2015 update. So it has ben more than 18 months and my nitrocat its as good and powerful as day one. I have bought 8 in total for my coworkers. They love it and are glad they have it. Just ordered the las three two weeks ago. Definetly worth the money! Some of my coworkers have IR titanium and snap on blue point and this baby puts them to shame not just in power but in quietness too. Silent power!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Literally a Mac impact without their name. Lasted almost 10 years without oiling.
*by S***S on February 8, 2026*

This impact wrench was one of the strongest in the shop. There was only 1 or 2 bolts this thong wouldnt touch. Its literally a Mac tools impact wrench without the name. 11/10 would recommend this beast. Amazing quality and used in a professional setting daily for almost a decade. The grip is comfortable and the weight is easy to work with. If I oiled the gun Im sure it would've lasted another decade lol. One of the best impact wrenches ive used and at a fraction of the cost of one with a fancy name on it. I also purchased the 3/8" version. Only reason I didn't buy another is because I got a brand new Mac impact at the same price because the tool rep was retiring. If youre looking for a cheap, dependable, reliable, absolute powerhouse... this is it. Beginner prices for professional tool truck quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The finest impact around
*by B***K on May 24, 2016*

This has to be the single best air gun I've ever come across. I've used a lot of them, I've been around cars and working on them since I was 10. This is by far the quietest and most powerful in its form factor. It's also quite light due its kevlar composite body. I never realized how heavy my IR was until I picked up again after using the Aircat for a few weeks. I noticed the torque particularly on a Mercedes whose lug nuts needed to come off. I wanted to see just for fun how much more torque the aircat had. So I used my IR and it took off only 6 lug nuts. The remaining 14 came off with the aircat no problem, didn't even sound like it struggled. I didn't like the switching mechanism at the back. But it's grown on me. Unlike my IR whose 5 settings for torque can be flipped around completely and you never really can feel what setting it's in, the aircat is very clear about what setting your in, if a little unclear as to how much torque you're getting at those settings. I use it for everything. Removing hubs and bearings using the Hub Grappler kit, rotors and drums from the drum remover tool, frame work, brakes, and suspension work. It may be TOO much torque for some things...I definitely don't use it on overly rusted bolts and nuts until I soak them in penetrating oil and even then, if it doesn't come out easy, I reach for the torch. But it's made my life a lot easier and I recommend it over pretty much any other air gun.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-07*