Our Legacy of Excellence Recognized in Popular Mechanics 2025 Tool Awards

Date: February 27, 2025

Ingersoll Rand's legacy of engineering excellence has been celebrated with the W7153 IQV20™ DXS® Cordless Impact Wrench and the H3111 20V Cordless Heat Gun being honored as Best Power Tools in Popular Mechanics 2025 Tool Awards. The acclaim from these awards brings attention to our focus on creating user-centric tools that deliver exceptional performance and tangible benefits to technicians in every job. 

“Winning these awards means we've not only created a great product but also distinguished it from the rest,” said Joshua Johnson, Engineering Director for Power Tools and Lifting at Ingersoll Rand. “This accomplishment was made possible by our team of skilled engineers and product managers who dared to think differently from our competitors. It’s a joy to see our team's dedication to understanding customer needs and then designing a new tool that positively impacts their work. It's an incredible achievement for the entire team at Ingersoll Rand!"


Redefining the Cordless Impact Wrench

The W7153 IQV20™ DXS® Cordless Impact Wrench is designed with the user in mind, offering a seamless combination of portability and high performance without the hassle of cords or the frustration of power loss. The tool's ingenuity lies in the DXS® - Drive Xchange System™, a proprietary innovation featuring easily interchangeable direct drive anvils and sockets that maximize the transfer of motor torque directly to fasteners. This intelligent design streamlines the work process, allowing the tool to adapt quickly to various tasks, effectively doing the job of three tools in one and saving valuable space in your toolkit. 

The DXS® system represents a leap forward in tool functionality. By providing a range of interchangeable drive accessories, this patented system equips users with the right tool for every job, minus the hassle of adapters. The result is a cordless impact wrench that is as versatile as it is powerful. And when it comes to maintenance, the ability to effortlessly swap out worn or damaged drives minimizes downtime, keeping you on the move and your jobs on track. 

A New Standard in Heating Technology

The H3111 20V Cordless Heat Gun equally showcases our commitment to practicality and versatility. When time is of the essence, the H3111 delivers, reaching operational temperatures faster than other cordless models on the market. With two airflow speeds and adjustable heat control settings up to 1022°F presented on a clear LCD display, this tool offers better control, allowing precise temperature management across a variety of applications. Versatility is key with the H3111. With a simple twist of the nozzle ejector, users can switch between attachments without the risk of burns, adding to the tool's innovative appeal.

Pictured to the right: Jason Jiang, Project Manager and Heaven Zhu, Project Engineer

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Excellence Recognized: Our Award-Winning Approach

The awards from Popular Mechanics are not just a nod to our products' capabilities; they recognize the core values that drive us at Ingersoll Rand. We understand that the true measure of a tool's worth lies in its ability to enhance the work of the user, to make challenging tasks more manageable, and to deliver consistent results that speak for themselves.

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