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15/16" to 1 1/8"

31/32" to 3 1/16"

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4-40 to 5/16"-32

Socket Type

Air Hammer Adapter

Dual-Drive Socket Adapter

Finger-Tightening Adapter

Hex Head Adapter

Hex Shank-to-Square Drive Adapter

Quick-Change Adapter

Ratchet Adapter

Secure-Hold Extension

Secure-Hold Socket Adapter

Spline Drive-to-Square Drive Adapter

Square Drive Size Adapter

Torque-and-Angle Measuring Adapter

Torque-Limiting Adapter

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Fastening and Joining

Sockets

Turn fasteners with an external drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

Bit Sockets

Turn fasteners with an internal drive style without slipping and damaging the drive

Socket Adapters

Socket Adapters

Make your socket more versatile, from converting the drive to limiting torque

Ratchet Wrenches

Ratchet Wrenches

Adjust fasteners in tight spaces without removing and repositioning the wrench

Wrench Heads

Attach to your ratchet wrench and socket extension to turn fasteners where clearance is limited

Socket Extensions

Socket Extensions

Lengthen sockets to turn hard-to-reach fasteners

Drum Plug Sockets

Drum Plug Sockets

Turn with a ratchet wrench to install and remove screw-in drum plugs

Socket Bits

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

Socket Wrenches

Socket Wrenches

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

Torque Wrenches

Torque Wrenches

Avoid overtightening and damaging fasteners by applying a specific torque

Ratchet Wrench/Screwdrivers

Ratchet Wrench/Screwdrivers

Switch between sockets and bits to turn a variety of fasteners with a single tool

Wrench Handles

Generate extra torque to loosen stubborn fasteners; also known as breaker bars

Ball Joint Sockets

Ball Joint Sockets

Install and remove ball joints in suspension and steering systems

Socket Drivers

Tighten and loosen sockets from above when there isn't room to swing a standard wrench

Oil Filter Sockets

Oil Filter Sockets

Twist with a ratchet wrench to adjust filters and other round objects in tight spots

Box Wrenches

Grip all sides of a fastener to prevent slipping

Impact Wrenches

Impact Wrenches

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

Torque Multipliers

Torque Multipliers

Pair with a torque wrench to amplify torque while staying within a specific range

Socket Retaining Rings

Socket Retaining Rings

Secure sockets and adapters to impact tools

Nutdriver Bits

Pair with nutdrivers to turn hex nuts and cap screws

Nutdrivers

Tighten and loosen nuts and bolts

Screwdrivers

Tighten and loosen screws

Bit Adapters

Connect a variety of bits to drills, powered screwdrivers, ratchet wrenches, and other turning tools

Nut Starters

Begin turning nuts in hard-to-reach spots

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

Screwdriver/Nutdrivers

Screwdriver/Nutdrivers

Quickly switch between driving screws and driving nuts

Threaded Rod and Stud Driver Bits

Threaded Rod and Stud Driver Bits

Quickly install threaded rods and studs with a cordless drill, instead of by hand

Speeder Handles

Speeder Handles

Crank the handle to fasten nuts and bolts quickly

Torque Screwdrivers

Torque Screwdrivers

Apply precise torque as you fasten screws to prevent overtightening

Screw, Pipe, and Stud Extractors

Screw, Pipe, and Stud Extractors

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

Socket Head Screws

Socket Head Screws

With a deeper drive than flat and rounded head screws, these withstand more torque for a tighter hold

Flat Head Screws

Flat Head Screws

Fit in countersunk holes for a flush finish that won't snag on surrounding parts

Rounded Head Screws

Rounded Head Screws

Sit just above the surface for a low-profile finish and hold tighter than flat head screws

Set Screws

Exert pressure at the tip to hold parts in place, unlike screws that hold material together with threads

Shoulder Screws

Shoulder Screws

Rotate parts around the cylinder under the head to guide and align them during installation

Coupling Nuts

Connect and extend threaded rods

Hex Nuts

Handle most general fastening needs

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Fluid Handling

Hose and Hose Fittings

Hose and Hose Fittings

Flexible and stronger than tubing; often used to convey liquids and gases under pressure

Air Chucks

Connect air hose to Schrader valves, which are common on tires and hydraulic systems

Tube and Tube Fittings

Tube and Tube Fittings

Typically more flexible than pipe for carrying liquids and gases in short runs around equipment

Material Handling

Caster Sockets

Mount on the inside corners of channel and other framing to attach stem casters

Hitch Pins

Secure hitch inserts to hitch receivers for towing

Hitch Receivers

Hitch Receivers

Use with hitch inserts and pins to create a complete hitch for towing

Hitch Balls

Mount to hitch inserts and use with hitch receivers and couplers to tow trailers

Hitch Kits

Everything you need to attach a hitch to your vehicle’s receiver

Hitch Inserts

Fit into hitch receivers and secure with a hitch pin to create a connection for towing

Tow Eyes

Mount to trailers and connect to tow hooks or drawbar couplers on vehicles for towing

Tow Hooks

Bolt to vehicles and connect to tow eyes on trailers for towing

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Forklift Hitch Receivers

Secure to forklift forks and slide in a hitch to adapt a forklift for towing

Drawbar Couplers

Drawbar Couplers

Use with drawbar rings to connect trailers to vehicles; also known as pintle hitches

Wire Rope Stops

Wire Rope Stops

Prevent wire rope from pulling out of cleats and guides or keep ends from fraying

Wire Rope End Fittings

Wire Rope End Fittings

Finish wire rope ends with threaded stud, eye, clevis, ball, hook, and other connections

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

Wire Rope Compression Sleeves

Install a permanent loop at wire rope ends using a compression tool

Wire Rope Thimbles

Wire Rope Thimbles

Support the weight of wire rope loops to prevent fraying, snagging, and tangling

Turnbuckles

Twist the body or end fittings to adjust the length and tension of attached rope and chain

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

USB Connectors

Plugs, sockets, receptacles, and adapters to make USB connections

D-Sub Connectors

D-Sub Connectors

Plugs, sockets, receptacles, and adapters for connecting computers, monitors, and printers

Power Receptacles

Power Receptacles

Install in a wall or panel to transmit power to plugs or sockets

Outlet Strips

Plug in multiple devices to power them from a single outlet

Outlet Strip Mounts

Outlet Strip Mounts

Snap in outlet strips for quick mounting on flat surfaces

Raceway

Route and guard wiring along surfaces in your facility

Battery Chargers

Battery Chargers

Charge everything from large-cell to cordless tool to household batteries

Power Transmission

U-Joints

Transfer torque between shafts at an angle; handle more torque and misalignment than flexible shafts

Shaft Adapters

Increase or reduce your shaft's diameter to fit equipment, or replace damaged shaft ends

Lead Screw Nuts

Lead Screw Nuts

Mate with lead screws to move components in a straight line

Rod End Inserts

Rod End Inserts

Attach to rod ends to increase the amount of misalignment they can handle

Swivel Joints

Handle shaft misalignment where ball joint rod ends won’t fit; also known as spherical bearings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Gas Spring End Fittings

Connect gas springs to mounting studs and brackets

Fabricating and Machining

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Lathe Tool Insert Holder Replacement Parts

Replace clamps, screws, shims, and other parts in lathe tool insert holders

Tap Holders

Work like sockets to connect taps to ratchet wrenches

Machine Taper Shank Adapters

Machine Taper Shank Adapters

Convert your Morse taper arbor to fit machine spindles that are too small or large

Machine Taper Shank Extensions

Machine Taper Shank Extensions

Lengthen the reach of your machine taper shank

Measuring and Inspecting

Hose Coupling Size-Identification Kits

Hose Coupling Size-Identification Kits

Match your hose coupling to one of the plugs to determine its size without measuring

Lighting

Lamp Pipe Fasteners

Lamp Pipe Fasteners

Fasten lamp pipe to a socket or base to build and repair lamps

Lamp Pipe

Connect lamp components and conceal wires when building or repairing lamps

Light Sockets

Install or replace sockets in fixtures for standard household, tubular, compact, or miniature bulbs

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

Socket Organizers

Socket Organizers

Arrange sockets at your workstation or carry them neatly around your facility

Building and Machinery Hardware

Protective Plugs

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

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