Hand Drive Sockets | McMaster-Carr


Socket	Extension

Hex Shank to Square Drive Adapter	Square Drive Size Adapter

Secure-Hold Extension	Hex Head Adapter

Torque- Limiting Adapter	Retaining Ring

Flex Adapter	Insert

Spinner	Ratchet Adapter

Secure-Hold Socket Adapter	Torque-and- Angle Measuring Adapter

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Tip Style Tip Style


Standard	Ball

	Drive Type Drive Type

Manual

Impact

	Bolt Clearance Style Bolt Clearance Style


Standard	Deep

Bolt Through	Shallow

Extra Deep

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

3
4
5
6
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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20
21
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75
225
265
300
555
1,500

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated

Brass Plated

Corrosion-Resistant-Coated

Galvanized

	Socket Shape Socket Shape

	Container Type Container Type

Plastic Carrying Case

Plastic Roll-Up Pouch

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	OD OD

	For OD For OD

	Retaining Ring Style Retaining Ring Style


Side Mount	Push On

Spiral

	Retaining Ring Type Retaining Ring Type

	External
	Internal

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Socket Sets

Value 6-Point Socket Sets

For high quality at a lower price, choose these U.S.A.-made sets.

Premium 6-Point Socket Sets

Made in the U.S.A., these tools handle the toughest industrial applications, provide the best grip on fasteners, and have a superior finish.

Economy 6-Point Socket Sets

Suitable for occasional maintenance work, these sets are imported.

Nonsparking 6-Point Socket Sets

Made of aluminum-bronze, these sockets satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

12-Point Flex Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

Premium 12-Point Socket Sets

Made in the U.S.A., these tools handle the toughest industrial applications, provide the best grip on fasteners, and have a superior finish.

Economy 12-Point Socket Sets

Suitable for occasional maintenance work, these sets are imported.

Value 12-Point Socket Sets

For high quality at a lower price, choose these U.S.A.-made sets.

External Torx Socket Sets

Tri-Groove Socket Sets

Grip the indentations around the outside of tri-groove fasteners.

External Torx-Plus Socket Sets

With squared lobes that won’t slip at high torque, all of the sockets in these sets are designed to fit on external Torx-Plus fasteners, often found on pickup trucks.

8-Point Socket Sets

Quickly position these sockets on square fasteners.

Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket Sets

Shaped and sized for compatibility with wheel bearing locknuts on trucks and trailers, the sockets in these sets make it easy to install and remove locknuts.

Hex, Torx, Phillips, and Slotted Bit Socket Assortments

Keep a convenient mix of hex, Torx, Phillips, and slotted bit sockets on hand.

Hex Bit Socket Sets

Stubby Hex Bit Socket Sets

The short bit on these sockets fits in spaces where height clearance is limited.

Extended-Reach Hex Bit Socket Sets

Extra-long bits allow access to hard-to-reach fasteners.

Extended-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

Extra-long bits allow access to hard-to-reach fasteners.

Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

The ball end allows angled entry when you don't have exact alignment between the socket bit and fastener.

Tamper-Resistant Torx Bit Socket Sets

These sockets are also known as pin-in-Torx bits.

Torx Bit Socket Sets

Extended-Reach Torx Bit Socket Sets

Extra-long bits allow access to hard-to-reach fasteners.

Torx-Plus Bit Socket Sets

Tamper-Resistant Hex Bit Socket Sets

These sockets are also known as pin-in-hex or pin-in-socket bits.

Bolt-Through Socket Sets

Turn nuts on bolts and threaded rod, which pass through these sockets.

Secure-Hold Socket Extension Sets

Lock your socket into the extension to prevent accidental disengagement..

Box-End Tight-Clearance Offset Socket Sets

Make maximum contact on all sides of a fastener to reduce slipping. These sockets are also known as torque adapters.

Secure-Grip Tight-Clearance Offset Socket Sets

The opening shape makes more contact with fasteners for a better grip than standard open-end sockets. Also known as flare-nut or line wrench sockets, they're often used with flared tube fittings and fuel and hydraulic lines.

Socket Extension Sets

Attach to your socket for a longer reach.

Tight-Clearance Offset Socket Sets

Often used with an extension, these sockets turn fasteners and fittings in obstructed areas that a regular socket can't reach. They are also known as crowfoot wrenches.

Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

Convert from one square drive size to another.

Impact Socket Sets

Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

Use these sockets as an alternative to a screwdriver or L-key. They are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.

External Torx Impact Socket Sets

These sockets are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.

Budd Wheel Impact Socket Sets

Remove and install dual wheels on trucks and trailers with the sockets in these sets.

Sockets

6-Point Sockets

Nonsparking 6-Point Sockets

Made of aluminum-bronze, these sockets satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Stubby 6-Point Sockets

These short sockets fit spaces where height clearance is limited.

6-Point Flex Sockets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

Extra-Deep 6-Point Sockets

Extra length allows access to fasteners on long bolts.

12-Point Sockets

Electrical-Insulating 12-Point Sockets

Insulated to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits, these sockets are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900.

12-Point Flex Sockets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

4-Point Sockets

Also known as pipe plug sockets, these sockets have a square shape that provides the best possible grip on square fasteners and prevents rounding.

8-Point Sockets

Quickly position these sockets on square and external 8-point fasteners.

Spanner Sockets

For easy tightening and loosening, these sockets have pins that grip the slotted sides on bearing nuts.

External Torx-Plus Sockets

Designed to fit on external Torx-Plus fasteners, often found on pickup trucks, these sockets have squared lobes that resist slipping at high torque.

5-Point Sockets

These sockets fit the nuts found on water and gas valves.

Universal-Fit Sockets

Turn many sizes of square, hex, and 8-point fasteners with one socket. Place over the fastener and 54 pins move to grip it securely.

Tri-Groove Sockets

Grip the indentations around the outside of tri-groove fasteners.

Hex Bit Sockets

Electrical-Insulating Hex Bit Sockets

Insulated to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits, these sockets are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505 and IEC 60900.

Stubby Hex Bit Sockets

The short bit on these sockets fits in spaces where height clearance is limited.

Extended-Reach Hex Bit Sockets

Extra-long bits allow access to hard-to-reach fasteners.

Extended-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Sockets

Extra-long bits allow access to hard-to-reach fasteners.

Ball-End Hex Bit Sockets

The ball end allows angled entry when you don't have exact alignment between the socket bit and fastener.

Phillips Bit Sockets

Slotted Bit Sockets

Torx Bit Sockets

Tamper-Resistant Torx Bit Sockets

These sockets are also known as pin-in-Torx bits.

Extended-Reach Torx Bit Sockets

Extra-long bits allow access to hard-to-reach fasteners.

Pozidriv® Bit Sockets

Torx-Plus Bit Sockets

Square Bit Sockets

These sockets are also known as Robertson bits.

Tamper-Resistant Hex Bit Sockets

These sockets are also known as pin-in-hex or pin-in-socket bits.

Box-End Tight-Clearance Offset Sockets

Make maximum contact with all sides of a fastener to reduce slipping. These sockets are also known as torque adapters.

Tight-Clearance Offset Sockets

Often used with an extension, these sockets turn fasteners and fittings in obstructed areas that a regular socket can't reach. They are also known as crowfoot wrenches.

Secure-Grip Tight-Clearance Offset Sockets

Bolt-Through Sockets

Turn nuts on bolts and threaded rod, which pass through these sockets.

Flex Spark Plug Sockets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

Strut Channel Sockets

Designed to fit inside strut channel, these sockets make it easier to mount the channel than using an extension or additional tools.

Threaded Rod Sockets

The opening is designed to grip threaded rod for quick installation and removal without damaging the threads.

Spark Plug Sockets

A rubber insert grips the plug to prevent damage.

External Torx Impact Sockets

Socket Adapters and Extensions

Hex Shank to Square Drive Adapters

Turn sockets with a bit screwdriver.

Angled Hex Shank to Square Drive Adapters

The angled shape lets you use your bit driver like a wrench.

Wobble Socket Extensions

The square drive has a rounded shape that allows the extension to pivot inside the socket opening and turn it from an angle.

Socket Extensions

Extend your socket's reach.

Nonsparking Socket Extensions

Made of aluminum-bronze, these extensions satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Electrical-Insulating Socket Extensions

Insulated to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits, these extensions are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900.

Flexible Socket Extensions

Bend these extensions around obstructions to turn hard-to-reach fasteners.

Secure-Hold Socket Extensions

Lock your socket into the extension to prevent accidental disengagement.

Square Drive Size Adapters

Convert from one square drive size to another.

Convertible Square Drive Size Adapters

Push the square drive through the adapter to change size.

Electrical-Insulating Square Drive Size Adapters

These adapters are insulated to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. They are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900.

Adjustable Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Set a desired torque within the range.

Hex Head Socket Adapter Sets

Attach one of these adapters to a socket to turn it with an open-end or box wrench.

Factory-Set Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Adapters are set to a specific torque and cannot be adjusted.

Torque-and-Angle Measuring Socket Adapters

A digital display shows how torque measurements change as you turn the wrench. Set the desired torque and angle—lights and an audible alarm indicate when target has been reached or exceeded.

Fingertip Socket Spinners

Fit these adapters between your wrench and socket to enable finger tightening.

Flex Socket Adapters

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

Ratcheting Socket Adapters

Change a standard wrench handle into a ratcheting wrench.

Secure-Hold Socket Adapters

Lock the adapter on your tool and the socket to the adapter to prevent accidental disengagement.

Ratchet Wrenches and Handles

Screwdriver-Style Socket Handles

Turn sockets from above when there's not room to swing a standard wrench handle.

Ratcheting Screwdriver-Style Socket Handles

The ratcheting mechanism turns sockets quickly.

Flexible Screwdriver-Style Socket Handles

Bend around obstructions to turn hard-to-reach fasteners.

Ratchet Wrenches

A ratchet mechanism allows you to turn fasteners without removing and repositioning the wrench.

L-Style Wrench Handles

The L shape provides clearance when reaching over obstructions.

Sliding T-Style Wrench Handles

Position the head anywhere along the handle.

Adjustable-Length Flex-Head Wrench Handles

Extend the shaft for additional length.

Flex-Head Wrench Handles

Pivot the head for access to fasteners in tight spots.

Speeder Handles

Fasten quickly with these crank-style handles.

Socket Retaining Rings

One-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Two-Piece Socket Retaining Rings

Socket Organizers

Magnetic Socket Organizers

Magnets hold sockets securely in place.

Foam Socket Organizers

The slots in these low-profile organizers are a different color than the base so it's clear when tools are missing from your bench top or drawer.

Clip-Rail Socket Organizing Trays

Hold different square drive sizes on the four clip rails stored in these trays.

Clip-Rail Socket Organizers

Move the sliding clips to any position along the rail to hold a variety of sockets.

Easy-Slide Clip-Rail Socket Organizers

The rail is smooth plastic so the clips move more easily than on steel-rail organizers.

Easy-ID Socket Organizers

Store sockets on posts marked with the size.

Fastener-Holding Inserts for Sockets

Slip these magnetic inserts into your sockets to keep fasteners from falling out.

Bolt-Through Socket Wrenches

Turn nuts on bolts and threaded rod, which can pass through the short end of the wrench. For additional leverage, slip a bar through the short end to create a T-handle.

Fasteners

Single-Turn Spiral Internal Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place by hand with a single twist for applications with high thrust loads.

Push-On Internal Retaining Rings

No groove required—these rings have teeth that firmly grip the bore.

Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as E-style rings.

Wide-Grip Side-Mount External Retaining Rings

Also known as poodle rings, these thick rings have "ears" that form a large retaining surface to withstand stronger forces than other side-mount retaining rings.

Single-Turn Spiral External Retaining Rings

Slide these rings into place with one twist—no tools required—for applications with high thrust loads.

Rectangular Push-On External Retaining Rings

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have a large surface to distribute loads better than standard and flanged external push rings.

Push-On Retaining Caps

Use these caps to hold components in place and protect shaft ends.

Push-On External Retaining Rings

No groove required—press these rings onto the end of a shaft for a firm grip.

Rectangular Push Nuts for Tapping Screws

Rectangular Push Nuts

Also known as flat-style speed nuts, these have large sides, so they're easy to push over threads by hand.

Side-Mount External Retaining Ring Assortments

Also known as E-Style and C-style rings, slide these into the groove from the side of the shaft. They provide a wider shoulder than other external retaining rings for a larger retaining surface.

Tag Rings

Loop these rings onto tags.