PTEN Innovation Award Profile: Ingersoll Rand® 2236QTiMAX Series
The Ingersoll Rand® 2236QTiMAX Series 1/2" DXS® Air Impact Wrench was recognized for two years in a row by the Innovation award and featured in a Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) Innovation Award Profile, highlighting the product's patented Drive Xchange System™ (DXS®), technician-focused design, and advancements in performance and versatility.
As part of the feature, members of the Ingersoll Rand product management, engineering, and design teams shared insights into the development of the 2236QTiMAX, the challenges it was designed to solve, and the innovation behind the Drive Xchange System™.
Highlights from the PTEN Innovation Award Q&A Article
"The patented Drive Xchange System™ allows users to change the anvil or attachment on the fly, providing more versatility, eliminating the need for adapters or extensions and enabling quick replacement of worn anvils with zero downtime."
Sean Fitzgibbons, Director of Product Management
The Power of the Drive Xchange System™
Beyond the 2236QTiMAX Pneumatic Impact Wrench, the patented Drive Xchange System™ is designed as a broader platform that delivers greater versatility and serviceability for technicians. DXS® enables quick changes between attachments while also allowing worn anvils to be replaced in minutes rather than requiring tool disassembly or service. The same DXS® technology is also available on the IQV20™ cordless platform, including the W7153 DXS® 1/2" Cordless Impact Wrench, giving users the flexibility to take advantage of interchangeable DXS® accessories and attachments across both pneumatic and cordless tools. As the DXS ecosystem continues to expand, technicians can benefit from a more versatile fastening solution with less downtime and fewer tools required for the job.