⚡ Compact power that fits your hustle.
The Astro Pneumatic Tool 1822 ONYX 1/2" Nano Impact Wrench v2 delivers an industry-leading 500 ft-lbs of torque in an ultra-compact design under 3.9 inches long. Featuring a high-performance motor, innovative twin hammer mechanism, and 3 forward/reverse speed settings, it offers precision and power for demanding pneumatic tool users. Lightweight at 3.0 lbs with ported exhaust for efficient airflow, this wrench is engineered for professionals who need maximum impact in minimal space.
Color | Standard |
Brand | Astro Pneumatic Tool |
Item Length | 7.5 Inches |
Item Weight | 1.37 Pounds |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Head Style | Round |
Finish Type | Painted, Polished |
Item Torque | 500 Foot Pounds |
Operation Mode | Pneumatic |
Voltage | 0.01 Volts |
Manufacturer | Astro Pneumatic Tool Company |
UPC | 787721621492 745227021314 767654973905 784497139435 787721621584 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00745227021314 |
Part Number | 1822 |
Item Weight | 1.37 pounds |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | 1822 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1/2" |
Style | Wrench |
Finish | Painted, Polished |
Power Source | air-powered |
Measurement System | Inch |
Included Components | ONYX 1/2" Nano Impact Wrench - 450ft/lb |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer’s Warranty |
M**S
Impressed
Very strong impact, and not just "strong for it's size." Speaking of size, it is half the length of on my other air impact and even smaller than my Bosch battery unit that is rather weak. The rear controls are solid and simple. Added some nano sockets for the perfect tight space solution.
S**N
Great price
have had this gun for a couple years now no issues keep it oiled and keep the water out of your airlines and this gun should last for a very long time
S**N
Perfect for anyone
Very powerful compact design makes it great for professional use
J**K
Amazing power!!!
I got burned before with a cornwell stubby air impact. The thing was gutless and therefore absolutely useless. This astro gun is much smaller than the cornwell and packs some serious punch. It rivals my matco 3/8 gun that is twice the size. Believe the reviews, this thing for it's price is unbeatable.
K**.
very handy and still powerful
just the handiest darn thing. fits into places you can't possibly get a full sized into.
S**T
Like an Altoid--small and curiously strong!
My girlfriend complained my reviews were too long. That hurt a little bit, because I enjoy taking the reader on a journey with me, and in the end hopefully you get a good product review as well as maybe a little laugh along the way.Anyways, I like to believe I'm open to constructive criticism, so here's my new review format--all the facts up front, with all my blah blah blah mumbo jumbo at the end. Hope you enjoy.Pros:--Incredibly small impact wrench-- Great power-to-size ratio--Gets into really tight spots--Affordable--You can carry it in your back pocketCons:--Maybe not a fair con, but it’s not a replacement for a full size impactConclusion: Great impact that would make a welcome addition to your tool box.Here’s the blah blah blah part:I’m not a professional mechanic, but I love working on my car and the cars of friends. I’ve recently been phasing out my use of air impact wrenches in favor of cordless models which has worked out great. Unfortunately, the smaller cordless impacts (at least the ones I have) just don’t have the oomf that a comparable sized air impact does. That’s where this Astro impact really shines.I learned of this stubby impact from watching you toob videos of South Main Auto Repair. If you’re a professional mechanic, probably the last thing you want to do is watch another mechanic do their job, but for me, I can spend hours watching that stuff. Anyways, Eric from the channel has this Astro impact and spoke highly about it, so I thought I’d pick one up and try it myself.Wow, this thing is small. You can really squeeze this thing into some tight places. Heck, you know you have a small impact gun when your deep well socket is longer than the gun itself. Of course the first thing I used it on were my lug nuts. They’re torqued to 90ish pounds and no surprise it was able to get them off, but it did have to hammer on them for a moment—it definitely wasn’t instant. It has its limits….it’s not going to remove the nut from a trailer hitch ball (tried it), but to be fair, that’s not really what this is designed for.Where this thing really shines is when you have your head crammed in your wheel well and you’re working on suspension/brake components. If you’ve got a universal swivel socket on this thing, there aren’t many things you can’t reach with it. Remember the scene from Kill Bill where Uma Thurman punches her way out of a coffin? Yeah, using this impact gun is kind of like that.One of the biggest reasons I bought this was for an upcoming timing belt replacement on my car. I needed a stubby impact that would fit between the crank pulley and radiator. This definitely fits, but I haven’t done the job yet so I don’t know if it’s got enough hootzpa to take the crank bolt off—I think the spec says it’s tightened to 180 pounds….but we all know how crank bolts are sometimes. For now, I’m giving it a rating of 4 stars, but if it takes off my crank bolt, I’m updating my review to give it 50 stars. Regardless of how this handles my crank bolt, I still highly recommend this impact gun.
D**R
My new favorite tool
I've stopped using an air ratchet completely, and this replaces many of my regular ratchet jobs (for loosening, mostly). This thing is amazingly small, and I think probably makes as much or slightly more power than advertised - when properly oiled. I thought Astro Pneumatic was one of those cheap-o generic names, but no way; this is *awesome*, especially for the price. And it's amazingly small. I bought it specifically to use with some bolt extractors on a rusty exhaust manifold in a tight space, but I've found that the light weight and small size makes it useful for lots of things. I picked up some impact wobble extensions from Harbor Freight (even HF can't screw up an extension) as well as several sets of the Astro low-profile sockets and the Gear Wrench x-drive pinless universal joint, and this thing is getting used everywhere.I specifically like the lever-style torque settings on the back; they make a real difference, unlike some impact guns where they should have one useful setting and several labeled as useless. I run on lug nuts with the thing set on 2 (out of 3) to keep the speed down a bit, and after just a couple of hammers, they end up just snug enough (60-ish ft-lbs) that I can set the car down and use a torque wrench the rest of the way. The light weight is great; I have a magnesium Snap-On 1/2" drive impact, and while it'll either remove or break off anything I'm gonna encounter on regular automobiles, it does get a bit heavy when you're upside-down twisted around a driveshaft with dirt falling in your face. This thing, in combination with a Flexilla high-flow swivel coupler (you *need* high-flow fittings for an impact gun, and that swivel is easily the best-flowing one anyone makes) can get into a tight space and not make you feel like your arm is going to fall off. I replaced an alternator bracket oil gasket on my BMW N62 recently (which is about a 12 hour job), and used this for pretty much the whole job. It saved a ton of time and effort compared to trying to use ratchets, snaked around all the stuff jam-packed into an E60 engine compartment.As some others have mentioned, it's a tad loud, I guess, but the big Snap-On is far louder. Really, I consider this gun average for an impact gun. The noise is not as annoying as my air ratchet, which, as mentioned, I no longer use.It's also really well made. The picture makes it look like maybe plastic, but it's a textured finish on a metal case. The trigger feels good, the balance is good, the "shiny part" looks sort of like nickel or black chrome and is well machined, and overall you can tell that it's well-made by people who give a damn about their product. I've banged it around a little in the weeks I've been using it, and while there are a couple of little scratches, it's held up well. I've also sold a few friends on this thing, because I can't stop talking about how much I like it. :D I would've been happy if I'd paid $250 for the thing; the fact that it typically has a 2-digit price is just amazing to me.Buy one. You won't be sorry.
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