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Sockets

Sockets

6-Point Sockets

6-Point Sockets

Get the tightest grip possible on hex fasteners to prevent rounding their points

12-Point Sockets

12-Point Sockets

Grip hex fasteners quickly

8-Point Sockets

8-Point Sockets

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

Spanner Sockets

Spanner Sockets

Pins grip the slotted sides on bearing nuts for easy tightening and loosening

4-Point Sockets

4-Point Sockets

Provide the tightest grip on square fasteners and prevent rounding

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Hold fasteners securely in place as you drive them in

Nonsparking 6-Point Sockets

Nonsparking 6-Point Sockets

Made of aluminum bronze, so they won't create sparks in hazardous environments

Universal-Fit Sockets

Universal-Fit Sockets

Turn multiple shapes and sizes of fasteners with a single socket

6-Point Flex Sockets

6-Point Flex Sockets

Pivot the head to access hex fasteners from an angle

Tri-Groove Sockets

Tri-Groove Sockets

Grip the indentations around the outside of tri-groove fasteners

6-Point Stainless Steel Sockets

6-Point Stainless Steel Sockets

More corrosion resistant and less likely to flake than steel sockets

External Torx-Plus Sockets

External Torx-Plus Sockets

Grasp external Torx-Plus fasteners using squared lobes that resist slipping

5-Point Sockets

5-Point Sockets

Turn the nuts found on water and gas valves

12-Point Flex Sockets

12-Point Flex Sockets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle and the 12-point shape quickly grips them

External Torx Sockets

External Torx Sockets

Tighten and loosen fasteners with an external Torx drive

Wing Nut Sockets

Wing Nut Sockets

Tighten or loosen wing nuts with more force than fingers can apply

Nonmarring 6-Point Sockets

Nonmarring 6-Point Sockets

Firmly grip hex nuts and bolts without rounding or scratching them

Extended 6-Point Flex Sockets

Extended 6-Point Flex Sockets

An integrated extension eliminates the risk of your socket falling when reaching

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Sockets

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Sockets

Tested to 1,000 volts for protection against accidental contact with live electrical circuits

Impact Sockets

6-Point Impact Sockets

6-Point Impact Sockets

Achieve the tightest grip on hex fasteners and prevent rounding

12-Point Impact Sockets

12-Point Impact Sockets

The 12-point shape quickly grips hex fasteners

8-Point Impact Sockets

8-Point Impact Sockets

Quickly position on square fasteners

6-Point Flex Impact Sockets

6-Point Flex Impact Sockets

Pivot the head on these sockets to access hex fasteners from an angle

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Impact Sockets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Impact Sockets

A magnet holds fasteners securely enough to drive self-tapping screws

4-Point Impact Sockets

4-Point Impact Sockets

Provide the best possible grip on square fasteners and prevent rounding

External Torx Impact Sockets

External Torx Impact Sockets

Tighten and loosen fasteners with an external Torx drive

6-Point Impact Sockets with Spline Drive

6-Point Impact Sockets with Spline Drive

Typically used where high torque is required, attach them to your spline-drive impact wrench

5-Point Impact Sockets

5-Point Impact Sockets

Turn 5-point tamper-resistant nuts and bolts often found on water and gas valves

Wing Nut Impact Sockets

Wing Nut Impact Sockets

The slotted shape fits over wing nuts to tighten and loosen with more force than by hand

12-Point Flex Impact Sockets

12-Point Flex Impact Sockets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle

Nonsparking 12-Point Impact Sockets

Nonsparking 12-Point Impact Sockets

Made of aluminum bronze, so they won't create sparks in hazardous environments

Nonsparking 8-Point Impact Sockets

Nonsparking 8-Point Impact Sockets

Made of aluminum bronze to avoid sparks in hazardous environments; grip square-drive screws quickly

Thin-Wall 6-Point Impact Sockets

Thin-Wall 6-Point Impact Sockets

Fit these sockets in between tightly spaced fasteners

Socket Sets

6-Point Socket Sets

6-Point Socket Sets

These tools handle the toughest industrial applications

Economy 6-Point Socket Sets

Economy 6-Point Socket Sets

Suitable for occasional maintenance work, these sets are imported

12-Point Socket Sets

12-Point Socket Sets

12 points quickly grip hex fasteners in the toughest industrial applications

Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket Sets

Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket Sets

Shaped and sized for compatibility with wheel bearing locknuts on trucks and trailers

Economy 12-Point Socket Sets

Economy 12-Point Socket Sets

Suitable for occasional maintenance work, these are imported; 12 points quickly grip hex fasteners

External Torx-Plus Socket Sets

External Torx-Plus Socket Sets

Securely grip external Torx-Plus fasteners at high torque

8-Point Socket Sets

8-Point Socket Sets

Grab onto square-drive screws and nuts more quickly than with 4-point sockets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Socket Sets

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Socket Sets

Keep nuts and bolts in place as you turn them using two spring-loaded balls

Tri-Groove Socket Sets

Tri-Groove Socket Sets

Grip the indentations around the outside of tri-groove fasteners

6-Point Flex Socket Sets

6-Point Flex Socket Sets

Access 6-point nuts and bolts in tight and awkward spaces

12-Point Flex Socket Sets

12-Point Flex Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle

Nonsparking 6-Point Socket Sets

Nonsparking 6-Point Socket Sets

Made of aluminum bronze, so these sets won't create sparks in hazardous environments

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Socket Sets

Electrically Insulating 12-Point Socket Sets

Organize what you need when working around live electrical circuits

Impact Socket Sets

4-Point Impact Socket Sets

4-Point Impact Socket Sets

Grip square fasteners more tightly than 8-point sockets to reduce slips and chips

6-Point Impact Socket Sets

6-Point Impact Socket Sets

The hex shape grips hex fasteners and prevents rounding

External Torx Impact Socket Sets

External Torx Impact Socket Sets

Tighten and loosen fasteners with an external Torx drive

6-Point Flex Impact Socket Sets

6-Point Flex Impact Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle

Reversible 6-Point Impact Socket Sets

Reversible 6-Point Impact Socket Sets

Turn 10 fastener sizes with these five sockets

Continuous-Duty Sockets

Continuous-Duty Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Continuous-Duty Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

A magnet holds the fastener securely enough to drive self-tapping screws

Continuous-Duty 6-Point Sockets

Continuous-Duty 6-Point Sockets

Use in high-volume jobs when you need hardened steel to resist cracking and wear

Other Products

Screw, Pipe, and Stud Extractors

Screw, Pipe, and Stud Extractors

Remove broken screws, pipes, and studs without damaging the threads around them

Ball Joint Sockets

Ball Joint Sockets

Install and remove ball joints in suspension and steering systems

Impact Wrenches

Impact Wrenches

Maximize torque to break frozen bolts free and drive fasteners more quickly than other wrenches

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