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Sockets

6-Point Sockets

The hex shape achieves the best possible grip on hex fasteners to prevent rounding their points.

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.

Extra-Deep 6-Point Sockets

With more than double the clearance of standard sockets, these sockets access nuts on extra-long bolts.

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.

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Sockets

Hold fasteners securely in place as you drive them.

6-Point Stainless Steel Sockets

Designed for use with stainless steel fasteners, these sockets are more corrosion resistant than steel sockets and less likely to flake.

Nonmarring 6-Point Sockets

With a plastic insert, these sockets firmly grip hex nuts and bolts without rounding them or scratching highly polished finishes.

Open-End 6-Point Sockets

Slide the open side of these sockets over a tube or hose to adjust a nut that’s already installed.

Bolt-Through 6-Point Sockets

Pair these sockets with a bolt-through ratchet wrench to reach nuts at the bottom of a long threaded rod or bolt which can pass through the socket and the head of the wrench.

Extended 6-Point Flex Sockets

Eliminate the risk of your socket falling while reaching into your workspace with these flex sockets that have an integrated extension.

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.

8-Point Sockets

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

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.

Spanner Sockets

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

Tri-Groove Sockets

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

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 multiple shapes and sizes of fasteners with a single socket.

External Torx Sockets

Tighten and loosen fasteners with an external Torx drive.

Wing Nut Sockets

Slip these slotted sockets onto wing nuts to tighten or loosen them with more force than fingers can apply.

Bit Sockets

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.

Dual-Drive Hex Bit Sockets

When vertical space is tight or you need an extra twist on your socket, use these dual drive hex bit sockets. They work with a standard square drive tool and a box or open end wrench.

Flex Hex Bit Sockets

Tighten and loosen fasteners at an angle by pivoting the head on these sockets.

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.

Torx Bit Sockets

Extended-Reach Torx Bit Sockets

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

Slotted Bit Sockets

Phillips Bit Sockets

Stubby Phillips Bit Sockets

The short Phillips bit on these sockets fits in spaces that screwdrivers can’t and where height clearance is limited.

Extended-Reach Phillips Bit Sockets

An extra-long Phillips bit allows these sockets to reach far-away fasteners. Use them where standard or stubby sockets can’t reach.

Tamper-Resistant Torx Bit Sockets

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

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.

Tamper-Resistant Torx-Plus Bit Sockets

An opening at the tip of these sockets fits around the security pin, allowing you to drive tamper-resistant Torx Plus screws.

Pozidriv® Bit Sockets

Wrench Heads

Reach nuts obstructed by a fluid line or other barrier with these wrench heads.

Secure-Grip Wrench Heads

Grip more of your fastener head with these wrench heads.

Box-End Wrench Heads

Attach one of these heads to your square-drive ratchet or torque wrench to extend its reach or to access spaces with limited vertical clearance.

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.

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.

Replacement Bits for Hex Bit Sockets

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

Socket Sets

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.

Bolt-Through 6-Point Socket Sets

Pair the sockets in these sets with the bolt-through ratchet wrench to reach nuts at the bottom of a long threaded rod or bolt.

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.

Fastener-Holding 6-Point Socket Sets

Two spring-loaded balls inside these sockets firmly hold nuts and bolts in place as you turn them, including nonmagnetic fasteners like stainless steel screws.

6-Point Flex Socket Sets

Access 6-point nuts and bolts in tight and awkward spaces—the heads on these sockets pivot.

Extra-Deep 6-Point Socket Sets

With more than double the clearance of standard sockets, the sockets in these sets access nuts on extra-long bolts.

Open-End 6-Point Socket Sets

The sockets in these sets have a cutout and extra length so you can reach and twist nuts without having to disconnect your line.

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.

12-Point Flex Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

Electrical-Insulating 12-Point Socket Sets

These sets organize what you need when working around live electrical circuits.

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.

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.

External Torx Socket Sets

8-Point Socket Sets

With twice as many corners, 8-point sockets grab onto square-drive screws and nuts more quickly than 4-point sockets.

90° Elbow Fitting Socket Sets

Turn 90° elbow fittings that are in tight spots with the sockets in these sets.

Tri-Groove Socket Sets

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

Bit Socket Sets

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.

Flex Hex Bit Socket Sets

Pivot the head of the sockets in these sets to access fasteners from an angle.

Dual-Drive Hex Bit Socket Sets

In addition to a standard square drive, the sockets in these sets have a hex-shaped base so you can use a ratchet wrench along with an open-end or box wrench for additional leverage.

Fastener-Holding Hex Bit Socket Sets

A spring-loaded ball on the bit holds fasteners in place as you drive them, including nonmagnetic fasteners like stainless steel screws.

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.

Extended-Reach Ball-End Hex Bit Socket Sets

Tighten or loosen hard-to-reach fasteners with the extra-long bits in these socket sets.

Maintenance Bit Socket Sets

Keep a convenient variety of drive styles and sizes of bit sockets on hand.

Torx Bit Socket Sets

Extended-Reach Torx Bit Socket Sets

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

Flex Torx Bit Socket Sets

Pivot the head to access fasteners from an angle.

Dual-Drive Torx Bit Socket Sets

In addition to a standard square drive, the sockets in these sets have a hex-shaped base so you can use a ratchet wrench along with an open-end or box wrench for additional leverage.

Torx-Plus Bit Socket Sets

Tamper-Resistant Torx Bit Socket Sets

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

Tamper-Resistant Hex Bit Socket Sets

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

Dual-Drive Phillips Bit Socket Sets

When vertical space is tight or you need an extra twist on your socket, use one of the dual-drive Phillips bit sockets in this set.

Wrench Head Sets

Box-End Wrench Head Sets

Attach one of the heads in these sets to a torque wrench for more leverage to loosen a stubborn fastener.

Wrench Head Sets

Reach nuts obstructed by a fluid line or other barrier with the wrench heads in these sets.

Secure-Grip Wrench Head Sets

Grip more of your fastener head with these wrench heads.

Snap-Open Ratcheting Box-End Wrench Head Sets

Get a strong grip in tight areas, even on fasteners that are rounded or damaged.

Ratcheting Wrench Head Sets

Connect one of the heads in these sets to a socket extension to reach an obstructed fastener, then turn the fastener without removing and repositioning the wrench head.

Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

Convert from one square drive size to another.

Hex Conversion Bit Sets for 6-Point Sockets

Convert your standard 6-point sockets into hex bit sockets with these bits.

Socket Adapters and Extensions

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.

Square Drive Adapters for Power Tools

Attach your square-drive sockets to drills, powered screwdrivers, and other tools that accept a hex shank.

Hex Shank to Square Drive Adapters

Turn sockets with a bit screwdriver.

Electrical-Insulating Hex Shank
to Square Drive Adapters

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

Square Drive Adapter Sets for Power Tools

Attach your square-drive sockets to drills, powered screwdrivers, and other tools that accept a hex shank.

Socket Extensions

Extend your socket's reach.

Nonsparking Socket Extensions

Safely lengthen the reach of your socket while working near flammable vapors and combustible residue.

Electrical-Insulating Socket Extensions

Safely extend your reach in areas where you could accidentally come into contact with live circuits.

Socket Extension Sets

Keep common extension lengths on hand to reach a variety of spots—just attach them to your socket.

Secure-Hold Socket Extension Sets

Reach a variety of spots with the confidence that your extension won’t disengage.

Wobble Socket Extension Sets

Tighten and loosen fasteners in hard-to-reach spots with a variety of extensions that lengthen the reach of your socket.

Flexible Socket Extension Sets

Bend these extensions to reach inconveniently located fasteners. These sets include multiple extension lengths, so you can find the right length to reach around obstructions.

Wobble Socket Extensions

The male ends of these extensions are rounded, so they can pivot to use your tool at an angle.

Flexible Socket Extensions

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

Secure-Hold Socket Extensions

Lock your socket into these extensions to prevent accidental disengagement.

Flex Socket Adapters

Convert your socket into a flex socket to access fasteners from an angle.

Flex Socket Adapter Sets

Convert your socket into a flex socket to access fasteners from an angle.

Secure-Hold Flex Socket Adapters

Convert your socket into a flex socket without worrying about the adapter falling off.

Dual-Drive Socket Adapter Sets

Attach a socket to one of these adapters—the base has a hex shape so you can use a ratchet wrench along with an open-end or box wrench for additional leverage.

Adjustable Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Set a desired torque within the range.

Factory-Set Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Already set to a specific torque limit, these adapters audibly click and release when you reach that setting to prevent overtightening.

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.

Finger-Tightening Socket Adapters

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

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.