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<p>Sockets are normally made from steel and are used with ratchet handles of various sizes. Combined together they provide more torque leverage than a spanner helping you to tighten or remove nuts & bolts.</p><p>Unlike regular sockets, impact sockets have a hardened carbonized surface, also known as heat-treated or drop forged. This allows an impact socket to manage torque impact changes. Non-impact (standard) sockets will bend or break when used with an impact tool and this can be dangerous and cause injuries.</p><h2>Socket Types</h2><ul><li>Hex is an abbreviation of Hexagonal and there are two types of Hex socket; 6-point and 12-point. A hex socket will fit naturally around a six-sided nut or bolt. A 12-point socket also fits around a hex bolt and this is also known as a bi-hex or double hex socket. A double hex provides more flexibility in confined spaces.</li><li>Deep sockets, also known as deep dive sockets. The difference is they are longer than standard sockets and provide added accessibility in limited space and hard to reach parts.</li><li>Insulated sockets are safe to work on live equipment up to 1000 V. Typically used by electricians and maintenance engineersN/li></ul><h2>What are they made from?</h2><ul><li>Chrome vanadium</li><li>Beryllium copper</li><li>Aluminium bronze</li><li>Steel</li></ul><h2>Popular drive sizes </h2><p>1/4 in, 1/2 in, 3/4, & 1 in</p><h2>Applications</h2><p>Sockets are typically used in:</p><ul><li>Garages and Workshops</li><li>Civil Engineering</li><li>Marine Maintenance</li><li>Aerospace Industry</li></ul>

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