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Overall Length

1 3/8" to 1 5/8"

1 1/2" to 1 7/8"

1 1/2" to 2 1/4"

1 5/8" to 1 7/8"

1 5/8" to 2 5/8"

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1 3/8" to 1 5/8"

1 1/2" to 1 7/8"

1 1/2" to 2 1/4"

1 5/8" to 1 7/8"

1 5/8" to 2 5/8"

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Material

Aluminum Bronze

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Performance

Changeable Head

Changeable Shaft

Corrosion Resistant

Electrically Insulating

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Extra-Strong Grip

Fastener Holding

High Visibility

Tamper Resistant

Bit Replaceable

Grip Style

Color

Fluorescent Green

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194 Products

Bit Sockets

Maintenance Bit Socket Sets

Maintenance Bit Socket Sets

Keep a convenient variety of drive styles and bit sizes on hand

Hex Bit Socket Sets

Hex Bit Socket Sets

Keep a full set of hex bits on hand in a variety of sizes

Hex Bit Sockets

Hex Bit Sockets

Turn to tighten or loosen common hex fasteners

Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

A variety of hex bits that withstand the high torque of impact tools

Slotted Bit Sockets

Slotted Bit Sockets

Turn to tighten or loosen slotted fasteners

Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Turn hex fasteners with the high torque and force of impact tools

Long-Reach Hex Bit Socket Sets

Long-Reach Hex Bit Socket Sets

Turn to tighten or loosen hard-to-reach hex fasteners of different sizes

Fastener-Holding Hex Bit Socket Sets

Fastener-Holding Hex Bit Socket Sets

Spring-loaded balls hold hex fasteners in place as you drive them

Long-Reach Hex Bit Sockets

Long-Reach Hex Bit Sockets

Access to hard-to-reach fasteners with these extra-long bits

Flex Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

Flex Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

Pivot the sockets to access fasteners from an angle using impact tools

Long-Reach Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Long-Reach Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Access hard-to-reach hex fasteners and turn them using an impact tool

Long-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

Long-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

Tighten or loosen hard-to-reach hex fasteners at slight angles

Dual-Drive Hex Bit Socket Sets

Dual-Drive Hex Bit Socket Sets

Turn the hex-shaped bases with a wrench for extra leverage or when space is tight

Stubby Hex Bit Sockets

Stubby Hex Bit Sockets

Turn fasteners in spaces where height clearance is limited

Long-Reach Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

Long-Reach Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

Access tough, hard-to-reach fasteners with a full set of extra-long bits

Stubby Hex Bit Socket Sets

Stubby Hex Bit Socket Sets

Access fasteners in tight spaces with a full assortment of short bits

Continuous-Duty Hex Bit Sockets

Continuous-Duty Hex Bit Sockets

Designed for continuous use with impact tools on production lines

Dual-Drive Hex Bit Sockets

Dual-Drive Hex Bit Sockets

Tighten with a square-drive tool then turn with a wrench for extra leverage

Long-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Sockets

Long-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Sockets

Extra-long bits with ball ends for angled entry

Stubby Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Stubby Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Fit into tight spaces to turn hex fasteners using an impact tool

Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

Turn hex fasteners in a variety of sizes without needing perfect alignment

Electrically Insulating Hex Bit Sockets

Electrically Insulating Hex Bit Sockets

Insulated to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits

Ball-End Hex Bit Sockets

Ball-End Hex Bit Sockets

The ball end swivels to compensate for slight misalignment with the fastener

Other Products

Nutdriver Bits

Pair with nutdrivers to turn hex nuts and cap screws

Screwdriver Bits

Screwdriver Bits

Pair with drivers to turn screws

Impact Drivers

More powerful than drills to drive screws through dense material and loosen stuck fasteners

Driver Shafts

Attach to a handle to create your own driver tool, or pair with socket wrenches and power tools

Socket Bits

Switch out worn or damaged bits instead of replacing your entire bit socket

Nutdrivers

Tighten and loosen nuts and bolts

Screwdrivers

Tighten and loosen screws

Torque Wrench Heads

Torque Wrench Heads

Pair with torque-limiting handles to create a custom torque wrench

Socket Wrenches

Socket Wrenches

Apply torque to turn nuts, bolts, and other fasteners without rounding the heads

Driver Extension Adapters

Driver Extension Adapters

Create a tool that’s as long as you need to reach deeply recessed fasteners

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