Socket wrenches - essential tools for the avid do-it-yourselfer and professional.
Socket wrenches are among the most widely used and practical hand tools for good reason. They are widely used in various types of mechanical, carpentry and plumbing work. At home they will prove useful for everyday repairs, and in the home workshop for hobby projects.
Socketwrenches are knobs equipped with asocket driver. The tools are in the form of a cube, and their dimensions are matched to the socket of the wrench in the socket. Depending on the model, the construction of the wrench outside the socket driver can vary. The simplest socket wrenches have an L-shaped handle - usually with an adjustable arm length. Also common are long handles with a joint, which allow you to change the angle of the handle relative to the socket.
Sockets - essential tools during workshop work
Sockets allow precise tightening or loosening of screws, nuts and other fasteners. These tools provide a very effective and stable seating of the wrench on the bolt and allow you to use considerable force, making it possible to unscrew even the most corroded or damaged bolts.
How do sockets work?
The principle of operation of the sockets is based on the use of an appropriately shaped inner socket, which perfectly adapts to the shape of the head of the bolt or nut - ensuring stable seating and transmission of torque. The socket works with socket wrenches, ratchets, extensions and other driving tools that allow it to rotate and thus move the fastener.
The mechanism of action of the sockets allows to increase the force on the bolt or nut, which facilitates work in difficult conditions - for example, when dealing with a tightly screwed bolt. The tools are available in various sizes and shapes and are used in workshop, mechanical and construction work. However, we must remember that without the right socket wrenches, the socket itself is practically useless.
How to choose the right socket?
The choice of sockets depends primarily on what you do. These are very versatile tools, so they are useful not only for mechanics, but also for DIY hobbyists and those who do not want to use the services of professionals and repair faults in their own home, garden or farm on their own.
The most important parameter in the selection of a socket is the size of the take-up, the size of which is defined as the length of the sidewall in inches. Sockets are produced in 5 basic sizes: ¼, 3/8, ½, ¾ and 1 inch.
- The ½ inch sockets are the most common variant of the tool. As for the sockets produced with this socket, it is in this size that you will find most of the popular screws. Wrench sockets are usually dedicated to screws from 10 to 36 mm, as well as 8 and 9 sockets for ½ inch drive - that is, those used, among others, for work on cars, household appliances and many other machines and devices.
- We reach for 3/8-inch sockets relatively rarely. Sockets in this size fit screws of size 8 to 22 or 24 mm. The tools are mainly used in various mechanical work - especially where precision and medium torque are needed. They are also used in auto repair shops or during minor home repairs.
- On ¼ inch sockets we put the smallest sockets, usually in sizes from 5.5 to 13 mm. Sockets ¼ inch are used with almost any equipment - their use is more convenient in places where there is less space. The tools are useful for repairing electrical, computer and electronic equipment or small household appliances.
- The ¾ and 1-inch sockets are used for mechanical work with trucks, agricultural, construction, and industrial machinery. With these types of wrenches, bolts and nuts larger than 36 mm are not used.
Schmith sockets - choose robust and precise tools!
The sockets available in our online store are made with full precision and the highest quality standards. These tools are characterized by high mechanical strength and high wear resistance, because:
- they are made of CrV chrome vanadium steel,
- have a polished finish,
- they have rounded walls inside the sockets, eliminating direct contact with the critical points of the screw and preventing its rapid abrasion.
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- Hexagon sockets are used to assemble threaded connections with a hexagonal head. It works with ratchets and knobs. Due to its design, the hexagonal s ockets are particularly useful for heavily seized screws or when working with more delicate materials.
- The12-angle sockets - as the name suggests, have twelve edges, which allows the tool to fit more easily and quickly to the head of the screw. The 12-angle sockets are suitable for use in confined workspaces where precise alignment of the tool can be difficult.
- Impact sockets work in conjunction with impact tools. They are able to withstand high loads and intense vibrations generated during operation. They have a thicker wall than standard sockets, which increases their resistance to mechanical damage. Impact sockets are particularly useful in situations where it is necessary to quickly loosen baked screws in industrial, automotive or construction conditions.
Take a look at our offer, where you will find high-quality sockets made of chrome-plated steel! Our tools are distinguished by long life, precision manufacturing and increased resistance to friction, oxidation and corrosion. Remember that high-quality socket wrenches are an investment for years!