When would you use a swivel socket?
A swivel socket is a specially designed metal tool that is used for tightening or loosening bolts. The head of the socket swivels in different directions to allow a user to access bolts in tight spaces or at awkward angles.
What size are impact sockets?
An impact wrench’s drive anvil can range from ¼ inch to 1 inch, with the most common sizes being ⅜ inch and ½ inch. Since the size of your wrench’s anvil will dictate the drive size of the impact sockets it can use, it’s important that you select a socket size with the proper-size drive.
What is a wobble socket used for?
The wobble feature enables you to reach and turn fasteners that are obstructed and can only be reached at an angle. It allows up to 15 degrees offset. Spring-loaded ball detent holds sockets securely in place. When fully inserted (not at an angle), the extension bar locks into a regular rigid extension bar.
Why shouldnt you use chrome sockets on an impact?
Chrome-plated sockets should never be used with an impact driver. Regular chrome-plated sockets can crack or shatter and send pieces flying. Use only impact-rated sockets for impact guns, and impact-rated sockets or nut drivers for smaller cordless impact drivers.
Can you use regular sockets with an impact gun?
What are U joint sockets used for?
Universal joints and universal joint sockets are designed for use in confined places with flexible angles. One would usually assemble a universal joint in one of two ways: universal joint + socket + extension; universal joint socket + extension.
What is AU joint socket?
Can you use a swivel joint with a torque wrench?
The angles and flexibility of the swivel socket can make torquing fasteners difficult, so it is best to try to use straight sockets when using a torque wrench if possible.
Do socket extensions increase torque?
When you put an extension on a torque wrench (e.g. a crow foot or a dog bone) the torque applied to the fastener increases as the lever arm extends. The calculator will work out what value you should set into the wrench to achieve the required fastener torque. The following formula has been used: M1 = M2 x L1 / L2.
Do I need both chrome and impact sockets?
Though both impact and chrome sockets are useful tools for working on nuts and bolts, their different abilities mean that most mechanics will own both types of sockets so they will always have the right tool for the job.
What is a wobble socket set?
This wobble extension set is designed to “wobble” when in contact with the socket providing enough flex to get a firm grip. Constructed from resilient chrome vanadium, each socket features high visibility markings for quick socket selection. Extensions are great for working in hard-to-reach areas.