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    31 Products

    Socket Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Socket Extensions.
    Attach these extensions to your socket for a longer reach. Use with hand-drive tools only.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Chrome-plated extensions have a smooth, shiny surface that resists corrosion and is easy to clean.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Black-oxide extensions aren’t as smooth as chrome-plated extensions, so they’re easier to grip when dirty or wet. Oil them periodically to maintain their corrosion resistance.
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    Each
    Chrome-Plated Steel
     
    3/8" Square Drive
    10"93077A110000000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    10"5523A2900000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    10"55435A5300000
     

    Socket Extension Sets

    Keep common extension lengths on hand to reach a variety of spots—just attach them to your socket. Use with hand-drive tools only.
    United States Origin Socket ExtensionsAbout United States Origin Socket Extensions
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Socket Extension Sets.
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    Container
    Type
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    1/4" Square Drive
    31/4" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 2" Lg., 6" Lg., 10" Lg.Chrome-Plated SteelPouch5521A73000000
    51/4" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 2" Lg., 4" Lg., 6" Lg., 10" Lg., 24" Lg.Chrome-Plated SteelPouch7166N1700000
     
    3/8" Square Drive, 1/2" Square Drive
    33/8" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 3" Lg., 6" Lg.
    1/2" Square Drive Socket Extension: 10" Lg.    		Chrome-Plated SteelPouch7166N2100000
    43/8" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 6" Lg., 11" Lg.
    1/2" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 5" Lg., 10" Lg.    		Chrome-Plated SteelPouch7166N1900000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    31/2" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 2" Lg., 5" Lg., 10" Lg.Chrome-Plated SteelPouch5523A8200000
     
    Imported Socket ExtensionsAbout Imported Socket Extensions
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Socket Extension Sets.
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    1/4" Square Drive
    51/4" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 2" Lg., 3" Lg., 6" Lg., 10" Lg., 14" Lg.Chrome-Plated Steel7166N11000000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    31/2" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 5" Lg., 10" Lg., 15" Lg.Chrome-Plated Steel7166N1300000
     

    Impact Socket Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Impact Socket Extensions.
    Attach to your socket for a longer reach. These extensions are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    3/4" Square Drive and 1" Square Drive—3/4", 1", and 1 1/2" square drive size extensions require a locking retainer. Use with an impact wrench that has a pin-style socket retainer, or use a socket retaining ring with tools that have a hole- or hole-and-ring style socket retainer.
    Extensions
    Retaining Rings
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    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Each
    1/4" Square Drive
    10"—Oil-Coated SteelBlack7176N15000000———0
     
    3/8" Square Drive
    10"—Magnesium Phosphate-Coated SteelBlack7176N1100000———0
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    10"—Black-Oxide Steel—5549A4200000———0
     
    3/4" Square Drive
    10"1 5/8"Black-Oxide Steel—5552A105000005552A3800000
     
    1" Square Drive
    10"2"Black-Oxide Steel—5550A159000005550A6110000
     

    Strong-Hold Socket Extension Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Socket Extension Sets.
    Reach a variety of spots with the confidence that your extension won’t disengage. Also known as positive-locking extensions, these extensions hold sockets in place with a ball that only retracts when you pull the collar down. They lock to your socket more securely than other extensions. Use them only with hand-drive tools.
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    Material
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    1/4" Square Drive
    2", 6", 10"Chrome-Plated Steel35521A54000000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    3", 5", 10"Chrome-Plated Steel35523A8900000
     

    Impact Socket Extension Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Impact Socket Extension Sets.
    Reach a variety of spots by keeping common extension lengths on hand. To withstand the high torque and force of impact tools without fracturing, these extensions are thicker and flex more than extensions for manual drivers.
    3/4" Square Drive—3/4" and 1" square drive extensions require a retaining ring when used with impact tools that have a hole- or ring-and-hole style socket retainer. They work without a retaining ring when used with impact wrenches that have a pin-style socket retainer.
    Extensions
    Retaining Rings
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    Overall Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Each
    1/2" Square Drive
    42", 3", 5", 10"Black-Oxide Steel5549A209000000———0
     
    3/4" Square Drive
    36", 10", 13"Black-Oxide Steel7967N14000005552A3800000
     

    Nonsparking Socket Extensions

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    Safely lengthen the reach of your socket while working near flammable vapors and combustible residue. These extensions are aluminum bronze, so they meet OSHA standards for nonsparking tools. Use them with hand-drive tools only.
    Warning: Do not use these extensions in direct contact with acetylene.
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    Material
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    1/2" Square Drive
    10"Aluminum Bronze6503A140000000
     

    Wobble Socket Extensions

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    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Wobble Socket Extensions.
    The male ends of these extensions are rounded, so they can pivot to use your tool at an angle. Use with hand-driven tools only.
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    Max. Access
    Angle
    Material
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    1/4" Square Drive
    10"8°Chrome-Plated Steel5521A43000000
     
    1/2" Square Drive
    10"16°Chrome-Plated Steel5523A7300000
     

    Strong-Hold Socket Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Socket Extensions.
    Lock your socket into these extensions to prevent accidental disengagement. Also known as positive-locking extensions, they have a ball that secures your socket and only retracts when you pull the collar back. This creates a stronger hold than standard extensions. Use them with hand-drive tools only.
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    Material
    Each
    1/2" Square Drive
    10"Chrome-Plated Steel5523A88000000
     

    Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extension Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extension Sets.
    Also known as positive-locking extensions, these extensions hold sockets in place with a ball that only retracts when you pull the collar down. Designed to prevent accidental detachment, they lock to your socket more securely than other extensions. They’re thicker and less brittle than manual extensions, so they withstand the high torque and force of impact tools. They flex slightly when force is applied, so they’re less likely to break. Each set includes three common extension lengths to tackle a variety of jobs.
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    1/2" Square Drive
    33", 5", 10"Black-Oxide Steel5549A3110000000
     

    Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. Strong-Hold Impact Socket Extensions.
    Lock your socket into the extension to prevent accidental disengagement. Locked in place by a ball that retracts when the collar is pulled (also called positive locking), these sockets hold more securely than our standard extensions. These extensions are thicker than standard extensions, and also have enough give to flex under high force without breaking. This makes them a good choice for use with impact tools.
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    1/2" Square Drive
    10"Black-Oxide Steel5549A314000000
     

    Continuous-Use Socket Extensions

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    First developed for aerospace and automotive assembly processes, these extensions will stand up to your high-volume production and assembly lines. They're hardened to resist wear yet have enough flex to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools without cracking. Use them to lengthen the reach of your impact socket.
    3/4" Square Drive—3/4" square drive extensions require a retaining ring when used with impact tools that have a hole- or ring-and-hole style socket retainer. They work without a retaining ring when used with impact wrenches that have a pin-style socket retainer.
    Extensions
    Retaining Rings
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    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Each
    Each
    3/8" Square Drive
    10"—Steel
    		7168N41000000———0
     
    3/4" Square Drive
    10"1 1/4"Steel
    		7168N460000005552A5200000
     

    Electrical Insulating Socket Extensions

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    Safely extend your reach in areas where you could accidentally come into contact with live circuits. These extensions are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards. This means you can use them for working on or near live parts. Use them with hand-drive tools only.
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    Material
    Specs. Met
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    3/8" Square Drive
    10"Plastic-Coated SteelASTM F1505, IEC 6090055445A430000000
     
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