Socket Wrenches
Tube Wrenches
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
Tube wrenches are adjustable tools used for holding and turning a pipe. It holds the tube in place because it has two serrated edges. These jaws are the main difference between a tube wrench and a normal wrench, though there are a variety of tube wrenches. Another is that the tube wrench only has a [...]
Socket Sets
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
A socket is any tool that attaches to a ratchet, break over bar, or extension via a square hole. While these holes can come in a wide range of sizes, almost all consumer and automotive applications are limited to 1/4″, 3/8″, and 1/2″ drives. A socket set is normally built around one of these drive sizes. Sockets can fit in several categories. [...]
Lug Wrench
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
A lug wrench is a type of socket wrench designed specifically to remove lug nuts. A lug nut is a nut with a rounded base, commonly used to attach wheels on automobiles. Lug wrenches may also be called wheel wrenches, wheel nut wrenches, or wheel braces. The term “tire iron” is also used, but a [...]
Socket Wrenches
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
If there has ever been a fun element to a wrench, it surely is represented by the Socket Wrench. What you may know from your childhood as a ratchet, could very well derive its nick name from the sound it is creating when used to tighten or loosen bolts. You can turn it 360 degrees, [...]
Electric Impact Wrench
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
What is an electric impact wrench? An impact wrench is a tool which uses a hammering system to turn bolts in quick, high power bursts. This movement allows large amounts of torque to be applied while being easier on bolt heads than a steady application of power. An electric impact wrench replaces traditional air power [...]
Cordless Impact Wrench
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
What is a cordless impact wrench? Improvements in battery technology are allowing the production of rechargeable versions of the most demanding tool in most tool boxes, the impact wrench. Impact wrenches can quickly spin nuts and bolt until they become hard to turn. At this point pressure on the gear system engages a hammering system [...]
Impact Wrench
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Auto Mack in Posts, Socket Wrenches, Tools, Wrenches
Impact wrenches are modern powered tools that are able to apply a high level of torque with minimal physical effort by the user. They are also often known by other names, such as air wrenches, air guns, torque guns, or impactors. Impact wrenches are widely used in both household and industrial applications, and they differ according to the precise mechanism [...]