Sockets and socket handle, also known as ratchet handles, are designed to provide greater torque than a spanner and help you tighten or remove nuts and bolts of varying sizes. Enrgtech offers a wide variety of high-quality sockets and socket handles at fabulous prices with free shipping in the UK for over 200 pounds of Purchase. These consist of hand tools that depend on interchangeable sockets that allow a handle to be used for the required applications.
What is a Socket?
A socket is a tool that can be attached to a socket handle, a socket wrench, or a ratchet. Sockets can also be attached to other turning tools to provide enough torque to tighten or loosen the nuts and bolts. Both the sockets and socket handles are made from high-quality material to offer strength and durability, which helps in withstanding the high amount of force. Socket sizes can vary from metric to imperial, ensuring that you have the correct type and size required for your applications.
Types of Sockets
Socket sizes can be measured in either metric or imperial terms, also known as mm or inches, respectively. Or they are available in Torx sizes as displayed by TX followed by some digit.
- Hex Sockets are the most common type and have a square drive attached at one end of a turning tool.
- Impact Sockets give higher amounts of torque than ordinary drivers and wrenches.
- Socket Bits combines a screwdriver bit and a hex socket connected to a ratchet.
What are the Typical Applications of Sockets, Socket Handles?
sockets are used in domestic and commercial applications, primarily by mechanics. The sockets are used with turning tools like a standard handle, ratchet, wrenches, etc., to loosen or tighten any nuts and bolts in different vehicles. Sockets of small sizes can also be used on computers or hard drives when combined with smaller ratchets or a spinner handle.
