Many don’t realize that the socket spanner is often one of the most frequently used tools in a toolbox, comparable to the screwdriver. It is an ideal hand tool for the professional because when tightening or loosening a bolt or nut, you generally reach for a socket spanner very quickly. Therefore, a toolbox is not complete without this handy piece of equipment. What should you look for when buying a socket spanner? These tips will help you make the best choice.
Different types of socket spanners
The traditional socket spanner can best be compared to a screwdriver, consisting of a single piece with a fixed head. Think, for example, of the toolbox in the boot of a car, where there is usually a socket spanner. Handy when changing a tyre.
In addition to the traditional variety of socket spanners, consisting of one piece, there are also socket spanners that have separate heads or bits. Many brands supply a combination set of bits for both screwdriver and socket spanner. A socket spanner with a separate head, also known as a ratchet, often comes in a magnetic variant. The ratchet works with a ratchet system that ensures that when tightening or loosening after one turn, you do not have to remove the spanner from the nut or bolt every time for another turn. This allows you to make many turns in one go.
In addition to the traditional socket spanner and the ratchet, there is also the angled socket spanner. The angled socket spanner uses leverage, allowing you to apply more force. The grip of an angle spanner is also often better due to the angle in the tool. Therefore, the angled socket spanner is ideally suited to coarse work where you have to apply a lot of force.
In addition to socket spanners in the form of hand tools, there are socket spanners that work with an electric drive, as you may know from the car garage.
For what application?
Firstly, it is important to determine the application for which you want to use the socket spanner. Not every socket spanner is the same, and depending on the bolt or nut, you can determine which socket spanner fits it. Usually, bolts and nuts have either 6 or 12 faces and a difference in mm. Many socket spanners consist of one piece, but you also have socket spanners that have a separate head, such as the ratchet, often with a magnetic variant. At Klium, you will find all types and sizes of socket spanners from various big brands.
A pleasant side effect of choosing a set of socket spanners is that you will always have the right size at hand for the right application. If you are looking for a socket spanner for easy work, you can choose the standard variant you can use in the same way as a screwdriver.
Brand preference
Do you have other hand tools of a certain brand, and are you satisfied with them? The best advice we can offer is to stick to that brand. At Klium, we supply socket spanners of all renowned brands of hand tools, and different versions are available for practically every brand. In addition, the socket spanners of the various brands are scarcely inferior to each other in terms of reliability and possibilities for use.
