Socket wrenches

Socket wrenches help to remove and repair hard-to-reach car facetted parts, for example, located in cavities. They grip the fastening not only on sides but also from above due to which maximum tight fit to its surface is provided. With the help of these simple and inexpensive tools, one can easily replace the air filter, elements of the alternator and other components located in the engine compartment.

Types of socket wrenches

By the body shape:

• T-shaped. The handle is located perpendicularly to the working part. They are characterized by great force transmission. Catalogues include both devices with one head and additional functional elements on both sides of the handle.
• L-shaped. As a rule, they are two-sided socket tools. One working part is located at the right angle to the other.

By construction:

• Tube without the handle. These are hollow two-sided devices with a hole for a tap wrench.
• Solid. They are driven by rotating the built-in handle or the device itself. They withstand significant loads.
• Joint. Due to the moveable construction the head inclination angle can be adjusted.
• L-shaped go-through wrenches. For working with threaded pins. They have a hole for protruded fastening parts, made on the bend.
• Universal. They are straight tools on each end of which there are four rotating working elements of different sizes. They are rather large, that is why they can’t be used in limited space.
• With exchangeable heads. It is a tube at the end of which you can put heads of different sizes. They are often sold as a set.
• Dielectric. They have an isolated handle due to which are suitable for working with electric wiring parts.

Tips on socket wrenches use

1. Check the condition of the tool before you start working. If there are damages, using this tool is prohibited.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instruction, put on textile gloves. It will prevent you from small injuries and dirty hands.
3. Don’t apply excessive force. Otherwise, you can damage fastening edges and get the wrench out of order. Oxidized connection should be treated with greasing material before demounting.
4. Apply an anti-corrosion agent to the thread before fastening installation.

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