Ingersoll rand | 2235 pneumatic Impact wrench
A full redesign of Ingersoll Rand’s 2235 Series Pneumatic Impact Wrench focused on improving ergonomics, balance, and user comfort while refining the brand’s industrial design language. Direct feedback from professional mechanics guided the sculpted handle geometry and optimized weight distribution for extended use. The final concept delivers a cleaner, more balanced tool built for durability and everyday professional performance.
Client: Ingersoll Rand
Design Team: Victor Stivala
Direction: Dr. Denis Feigler
Engineering: Dennis Naksen
“I use this all day every day, I need a wrench that can last through that”
Refinement & Iteration
Foam mockups and early 3D models were developed in parallel to validate ergonomics, weight balance, and visual proportion. Each iteration informed subtle adjustments to handle geometry, trigger reach, and housing transitions. Translating the physical learnings into refined CAD models allowed the form to evolve into a design that felt both engineered and effortless in use.
Design Breakdown — Ingersoll Rand 2235 Redesign
Form & Proportion
Streamlined transitions between the titanium hammer case and polymer body create a balanced, cohesive silhouette that reduces forward weight and improves control.
Materials & Construction
A titanium front housing delivers strength with reduced mass, while the polymer rear shell improves durability and comfort during extended use.
Ergonomics
The handle’s contoured geometry aligns naturally with the wrist, with an optimized trigger and direction switch for effortless control and minimal repositioning.
Visual Language
A clean industrial form and restrained gray-red palette modernize Ingersoll Rand’s identity. The textured red grip enhances traction and visual recognition, reinforcing both usability and brand strength.
