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CTA TOOLS
16-pc 5-pt EPR Torx Socket Set
Allows technicians to service the new EPR, or 5-pt Torx Plus,
sockets found on GM, Ford, and Tesla, as well as many other
applications including industrial, E-bikes, and more.
APPLICATION
The CTA Tools 16-pc 5-pt EPR Torx Socket Set,
No. 1220, includes a variety of EPR, or Pentalobe,
sockets for the growing range of applications
for GM, Ford, Tesla, and many other late
model applications. Most of these applications
utilize these fasteners for securing seat-rails,
safety harnesses, airbag systems, sub-frames,
body panels, and even license plate brackets
for Tesla models.
ORIGIN
Throughout the past 50 years, Torx fasteners
have been adopted by many robotic manufacturing
facilities due to the improvements
in strength and durability. With the increased
adoption of Torx came the evolution of E,
EP, and EPR Torx sockets. The E represents
external, P for plus, and EPR is the newest variant,
which is also known as Pentalobe. " Penta "
which means five, and " lobe " for the shape.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
* Allows technicians to service the new
EPR, or 5-pt Torx Plus, sockets when
encountered on applications.
* Made from high-quality satin finish chrome
vanadium material to ensure the sockets will
stand the test of time.
* Comes in an EVA foam tray for convenient
storage and identification in toolbox.
STORAGE AND DISPLAY
The socket set is shipped in an EVA foam tray. It
has a shipping weight of 2.5 lbs and measures
7.5 " in length by 7.5 " in width by 2.5 " in height.
The company recommends placing the set near
specialty sockets and tools on the truck.
Information provided by CTA Tools
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SELLING POINTS
* Includes a wide range of EPR, or 5-pt Torx
Plus, sockets (also known as Pentalobe with
the 5-pt design).
* EPR sizes: 6EPR, 7EPR, 8EPR, 10EPR,
11EPR, 12EPR, 14EPR, 16EPR, 18EPR,
20EPR, 22EPR, 24EPR, 26EPR, 28EPR,
30EPR, and 32EPR.
* Includes a progressive range of 1/4 " , 3/8 " ,
and 1/2 " drive sizes.
* The fasteners these sockets are used for are
found on many new applications.
FOR MORE I NFORMATION
Contact Alberto, technical
director at CTA Tools, at
aroldan@ctatools.com.
MANUFACTURING SPECS
The sockets are made in Taiwan, of highquality
satin finish chrome vanadium material
that has undergone high-pressure forging, heat
treating, and bead blasting.
Torque load ratings range (from smallest
socket to largest): 10.8 ft-lbs to 416.6 ft-lbs.
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE
$149.95
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