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Sockets

Stubby 6-Point Sockets

These short sockets fit spaces where height clearance is limited.

6-Point Sockets

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

12-Point Sockets

Stubby Hex Bit Sockets

The short bit on these sockets fits in spaces where height clearance is limited.

Hex Bit Sockets

Slotted 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.

Secure-Grip Wrench Heads

Grip more of your fastener head with these wrench heads.

6-Point Impact Sockets

Achieve the best possible grip on hex fasteners and prevent rounding.

Stubby Impact Hex Bit Sockets

The short bit on these sockets fits in spaces where height clearance is limited.

Stubby Impact Torx Bit Sockets

The short bit on these sockets fits in spaces where height clearance is limited.

Socket Sets

Stubby Hex Bit Socket Sets

The short bit on these sockets fits in spaces where height clearance is limited.

Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

Convert from one square drive size to another.

Impact Torque-Limiting Socket Adapter Sets

Prevent overtightening that can damage fasteners. These adapters spring back slightly when the set torque is reached.

Impact Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

Convert from one square drive size to another.

Socket Adapters and Extensions

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.

Flex Socket Adapters

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.

Flex Socket Adapter Sets

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

Finger-Tightening Socket Adapters

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

Hex Shank to Square Drive Adapters

Turn sockets with a bit screwdriver.

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.

Convertible Square Drive Size Adapters

Push the square drive through the adapter to change size.

Square Drive Size Adapters

Convert from one square drive size to another.

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.

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.

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.

Ratcheting Socket Adapters

Change a standard wrench handle into a ratcheting wrench.

Square Drive Adapters for Box Wrenches

Attach one of these adapters to a ratcheting box wrench to convert it to a ratcheting socket wrench.

Secure-Hold Socket Adapters

Lock the adapter on your tool and the socket to the adapter to prevent accidental disengagement.

Impact Socket Adapters and Extensions

Impact Magnetic Square Drive Size Adapters

A magnet holds the socket, making changes quicker.

Impact Square Drive Size Adapters

Convert from one square drive size to another.

Impact Square Drive Adapter Sets for Power Tools

Attach your impact square-drive sockets to power drills, impact drivers, and other tools that accept a hex shank.

Impact Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Prevent overtightening that can damage fasteners. These adapters spring back slightly when the set torque is reached.

Impact Flex Socket Adapters

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

Impact Square Drive Adapters for Power Tools

Attach your impact square-drive sockets to power drills, impact drivers, and other tools that accept a hex shank.

Impact Quick-Change Socket Adapters

Pull the collar to quickly attach and remove sockets.

Impact Square Drive Adapters for Air Hammers

Use the pulsing of an air hammer along with the controlled turning of a hand wrench to release stuck fasteners without breaking them.

Impact Flex Socket Adapter Sets

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

Impact Spline Drive to Square Drive Adapters

Attach your square-drive impact socket to a spline-drive impact wrench.

Continuous-Duty Socket Adapters and Extensions

Continuous-Duty 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.

Continuous-Duty Square Drive
Adapters for Power Tools

Use these adapters to connect sockets to impact wrenches and other power tools—they’re designed to tolerate continuous use in high-volume production and assembly.

Easy-ID Socket Organizers

Store sockets on posts marked with the size.

Fastener-Holding Inserts for Sockets

Slip these magnetic inserts into your sockets to keep fasteners from falling out.

Socket Wrenches

Lug Wrenches

Turn lug bolts on car and truck wheels. These wrenches have a different socket size at each end.

Socket Wrenches

T-Handle Socket Wrenches

Bolt-Through Socket Wrenches

Turn nuts on bolts and threaded rods, which can pass through the short end of the wrench. For additional leverage, slip a bar through the short end to create a T-handle.

Flex-Head Socket Wrenches

Pivot the socket end to access hard-to-reach fasteners.

Socket Wrench Sets

These wrenches have one pivoting socket end and one open end.

Drum Plug Wrenches

Square Drive Drum Plug Sockets

Instead of carrying around a large drum plug wrench, keep these sockets in your toolbox and turn with a ratchet wrench.

Torque-Limiting Drum Plug Wrenches

When the set torque is reached, these wrenches slip to disengage and stop overtightening.

Drum Plug Wrenches

Also known as bung wrenches, these tools are used to install and remove screw-in drum plugs.

Nonsparking Drum Plug Wrenches

Made of spark-inhibiting materials, these wrenches are also corrosion resistant.

Threaded Rod and Stud Driver Bits

Quickly install threaded rods and studs using a cordless drill, instead of doing it by hand.

Telephone Box Socket Wrenches

Also known as a can socket wrench, this tool opens telephone box fasteners and tightens nuts on binding posts.

Sockets

Stubby 6-Point Sockets

6-Point Sockets

12-Point Sockets

Stubby Hex Bit Sockets

Hex Bit Sockets

Slotted Bit Sockets

Stubby Phillips Bit Sockets

Secure-Grip Wrench Heads

6-Point Impact Sockets

Stubby Impact Hex Bit Sockets

Stubby Impact Torx Bit Sockets

Socket Sets

Stubby Hex Bit Socket Sets

Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

Impact Torque-Limiting Socket Adapter Sets

Impact Square Drive Size Adapter Sets

Socket Adapters and Extensions

Dual-Drive Socket Adapter Sets

Flex Socket Adapters

Secure-Hold Flex Socket Adapters

Flex Socket Adapter Sets

Finger-Tightening Socket Adapters

Hex Shank to Square Drive Adapters

Torque-and-Angle Measuring Socket Adapters

Convertible Square Drive Size Adapters

Square Drive Size Adapters

Electrical-Insulating Square Drive Size Adapters

Square Drive Adapters for Power Tools

Electrical-Insulating Hex Shankto Square Drive Adapters

Adjustable Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Factory-Set Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Ratcheting Socket Adapters

Square Drive Adapters for Box Wrenches

Secure-Hold Socket Adapters

Impact Socket Adapters and Extensions

Impact Magnetic Square Drive Size Adapters

Impact Square Drive Size Adapters

Impact Square Drive Adapter Sets for Power Tools

Impact Torque-Limiting Socket Adapters

Impact Flex Socket Adapters

Impact Square Drive Adapters for Power Tools

Impact Quick-Change Socket Adapters

Impact Square Drive Adapters for Air Hammers

Impact Flex Socket Adapter Sets

Impact Spline Drive to Square Drive Adapters

Continuous-Duty Socket Adapters and Extensions

Continuous-Duty Square Drive Size Adapters