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    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.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Chrome-Plated Steel
     
    1" Square Drive
    8"5525A15000000
    17"5525A16000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
     
    1" Square Drive
    24"93077A220000000
     

    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.
    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
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Each
    1" Square Drive
    3"1 7/8"Oil-Coated SteelBlack7176N190000005550A61100000
    7"2"Black-Oxide Steel5550A16000005550A6110000
    10"2"Black-Oxide Steel5550A159000005550A6110000
    13"2"Black-Oxide Steel5550A170000005550A6110000
    24"2"Black-Oxide Steel7176N340000005550A6110000
     

    Socket Extension Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Extensions. 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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Made in the U.S.
     
    1" Square Drive
    21" Square Drive Socket Extensions: 8" Lg., 16" Lg.Chrome-Plated SteelPouch7166N160000000
     

    Impact Square Drive Size Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Square Drive Size Adapters, Ball Detent Socket Retainer.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Square Drive Size Adapters, Hole Socket Retainer.

    Ball Detent Socket

    Retainer

    Hole Socket Retainer

    Convert from one square drive size to another. The female side of the adapter attaches to your wrench; the male side to your socket. These adapters are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    3/4" Square Drive, 1" Square Drive, and 1 1/2" Square Drive—3/4", 1", and 1 1/2" square drive size adapters require a locking retainer on the female end. 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.
    Socket Adapters
    Retaining Rings
    Square Drive Size (Gender)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Color
    Socket Retainer
    Style
    Each
    Each
    1/2" (Female) × 1" (Male)2 1/4"Magnesium Phosphate-Coated SteelBlackBall Detent53055A104000000———0
    3/4" (Female) × 1" (Male)2 1/2"1 7/16"Black-Oxide SteelHole5552A103000005552A3600000
    1" (Female) × 3/4" (Male)2 7/8"2"Black-Oxide SteelHole5550A14000005550A6110000
    1" (Female) × 1 1/2" (Male)3 3/8"2"Black-Oxide SteelHole5550A19000005550A6110000
    1 1/2" (Female) × 1" (Male)4 3/16"2 7/8"Black-Oxide SteelHole7196A420000007196A750000
     

    Square Drive Size Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Square Drive Size Adapters.
    Convert from one square drive size to another. The female side of the adapter attaches to your wrench; the male side to your socket. These adapters have a finish that provides some corrosion resistance.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Chrome-plated steel adapters have a mirror-like finish and are easy to clean.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Black-oxide steel adapters are easy to grip when dirty or wet.
    Square Drive Size
    (Gender)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Each
    Chrome-Plated Steel
    3/4" (Female) × 1" (Male)2 1/2"5524A13000000
    1" (Female) × 3/4" (Male)2 7/8"5525A2200000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    3/4" (Female) × 1" (Male)2 1/2"5524A4500000
    1" (Female) × 3/4" (Male)3 1/16"5525A2700000
     

    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.
    1" 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
    No. of
    Pieces
    Overall Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Each
    1" Square Drive
    37", 13", 24"Black-Oxide Steel7967N1600000005550A61100000
     

    Impact Hex Bit Sockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Sockets. Impact Hex Bit Sockets .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. For Hex Drives.

    For

    Hex

    Drives

    These sockets are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    Compatible Retaining Ring ID—Sockets that list a compatible retaining ring ID 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.
    Bit Sockets
    Replacement
    Socket Bits
    Retaining Rings
    Drive
    Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Bit
    Replaceable
    For Drive
    Style
    Each
    Each
    Each
    1" Square Drive
    5/8"4"1 3/4"Black-Oxide SteelYesHex
    5550A1610000005550A2210000005550A6800000
    3/4"4 1/2"1 3/4"Black-Oxide SteelYesHex
    5550A162000005550A222000005550A680000
    13/16"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A3800000———05550A680000
    7/8"4 13/16"1 3/4"Black-Oxide SteelYesHex
    5550A163000005550A223000005550A680000
    1"5 1/4"1 3/4"Black-Oxide SteelYesHex
    5550A164000005550A224000005550A680000
    1 1/16"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A4100000———05550A680000
    1 1/8"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A4200000———05550A680000
    1 3/16"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A4300000———05550A680000
    1 1/4"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A4400000———05550A680000
    1 1/4"5 3/4"1 3/4"Black-Oxide SteelYesHex
    5550A165000005550A225000005550A680000
    1 5/16"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A4500000———05550A680000
    1 3/8"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A4600000———05550A680000
    1 1/2"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A47000000———05550A680000
    1 5/8"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A48000000———05550A680000
    1 3/4"3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A49000000———05550A680000
    14 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5100000———05550A680000
    17 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5200000———05550A680000
    19 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5300000———05550A680000
    22 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5400000———05550A680000
    24 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5500000———05550A680000
    27 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5600000———05550A680000
    30 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5700000———05550A680000
    33 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5800000———05550A680000
    36 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A5900000———05550A680000
    38 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A61000000———05550A680000
    41 mm3 15/16"1 3/4"Black Oil-Coated SteelNoHex
    54615A62000000———05550A680000
     

    Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Sockets. Impact Hex Bit Socket Sets, Plastic Case.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. For Hex Drives.

    Plastic Case

    For

    Hex

    Drives

    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Sockets Included
    Material
    Container
    Type
    For Drive
    Style
    Each
    1" Square Drive
    63/4", 7/8", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 3/8", (4" O'all Lg.)Black-Oxide SteelPlastic CaseHex
    6040A320000000
    614 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm, 27 mm (4" O'all Lg.)Black-Oxide SteelPlastic CaseHex
    6040A33000000
     

    Impact Magnetic Square Drive Size Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Magnetic Square Drive Size Adapters.
    A magnet holds the socket, making changes quicker. These adapters convert from one square-drive size to another. They’re sturdier and have more give than manual-drive adapters, so they'll withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    3/4" Square Drive—Adapter with 3/4" square drive requires a retaining ring on the female end for attachment to tools that have a hole- or hole-and-ring style socket retainer.
    Socket Adapters
    Retaining Rings
    Square Drive Size
    (Gender)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Each
    Each
    3/4" (Female) × 1" (Male)1 3/8"1 3/4"Black-Oxide Steel5552A1160000005552A18100000
     

    Impact Spline Drive to Square Drive Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Spline Drive to Square Drive Adapters.
    Attach your square-drive impact socket to a spline-drive impact wrench. These tools are typically used where high torque is required, such as heavy equipment in the aerospace and automotive industries. These adapters are sturdy to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    Drive Size (Gender)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    No. 5 Spline Drive (Female) × 1" Square Drive (Male)3 5/8"Black-Oxide Steel8515N120000000

    Continuous-Use Square Drive Size Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Continuous-Use Square Drive Size Adapters.
    These adapters, which convert from one square drive size to another, were designed to tolerate continuous use with impact tools in high-volume production and assembly. They’re hardened to resist cracking and wear from repeated use, lasting longer than standard impact adapters.
    1" Square Drive—3/4" and 1" square drive size adapters 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.
    Socket Adapters
    Retaining Rings
    Square Drive Size
    (Gender)
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Each
    Each
    1" (Female) × 3/4" (Male)2 13/16"2"Steel8529N10500000005550A61100000
     

    Hex Bit Sockets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bit Sockets. Hex Bit Sockets .
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. For Hex Drives.

    For

    Hex

    Drives

    Drive Size,
    mm
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Bit
    Replaceable
    For Drive
    Style
    Each
    1" Square Drive
    143 3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelNoHex
    1814N4010000000
    173 3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelNoHex
    1814N402000000
    193 3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelNoHex
    1814N403000000
    223 9/16"Chrome-Plated SteelNoHex
    1814N404000000
    243 9/16"Chrome-Plated SteelNoHex
    1814N11000000
    273 9/16"Chrome-Plated SteelNoHex
    1814N12000000
     

    Impact Flex Socket Adapters

    Convert your impact socket into a flex socket to access fasteners from an angle. Also known as universal joints. These adapters are sturdy, so they’ll withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    25° Maximum Access Angle
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Flex Socket Adapters, 25° Maximum Access Angle.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. 25° Maximum Access Angle. Impact Flex Socket Adapters.
    Compatible Retaining Ring ID—Adapters that list a compatible retaining ring ID 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.
    Socket Adapters
    Retaining Rings
    Square Drive
    Size
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Each
    Each
    Made in the U.S.
    1"4 5/8"2 1/8"Black-Oxide Steel5550A1800000005550A6200000
     

    Impact Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

    Convert from one square drive size to another. The female side of the adapter attaches to your wrench; the male side to your socket. These adapters are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    Square Drive Size Adapters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Square Drive Size Adapter Sets, 6 Pieces.

    6 Pieces

    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    Each
    3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" Female Square Drive
    63/8" Female × 1/2" Male Square Drive Size Adapter
    1/2" Female × 3/4" Male Square Drive Size Adapter
    1/2" Female × 3/8" Male Square Drive Size Adapter
    3/4" Female × 1/2" Male Square Drive Size Adapter
    3/4" Female × 1" Male Square Drive Size Adapter
    1" Female × 3/4" Male Square Drive Size Adapter
    Black-Oxide Steel55805A440000000
     

    Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

    Convert from one square drive size to another. The female side of the adapter attaches to your wrench; the male side to your socket.
    Square Drive Size Adapters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Square Drive Size Adapter Sets, 2 Pieces.

    2 Pieces

    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Material
    Each
    3/4" Female Square Drive
    2Manual-Drive Chrome-Plated Square Drive Size Adapter—3/4" Female × 1/2" Male
    Manual-Drive Chrome-Plated Square Drive Size Adapter—3/4" Female × 1" Male
    Chrome-Plated Steel55805A303000000
     

    Impact Quick-Change Socket Adapters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Socket Adapters. Impact Quick-Change Socket Adapters.
    Pull the collar to quickly attach and remove sockets. Attach to an impact wrench that has a pin-style socket retainer, or use a compatible socket retaining ring and attach to tools that have a hole- or hole-and-ring style socket retainer. These adapters are made to withstand the high torque and force of impact tools.
    Socket Adapters
    Retaining Rings
    Overall
    Lg.
    Compatible Retaining
    Ring ID
    Material
    Each
    Each
     
    1" Square Drive
    4"2 1/8"Black-Oxide Steel5550A16600000005550A6200000
     
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