This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Sockets, Socket Handles category on DigiKey.com
Products in the socket and socket handle family are hand tools based on the use of interchangeable adapters (sockets) that allow a common handle (wrench) to be used for application and removal of threaded fasteners in a range of sizes and types, including internal and external hex, phillips, slotted, square, Torx® and others. Both adapters (sockets) and handles (wrenches) are included, inclusive of specialized types such as torque wrenches, impact socket drivers, and breaker bars.
SelectionCharacteristics
Tool Type: Indicates the style and configuration of the tool.
Tip Type: Indicates the specific type of tip and in turn which screws and bolts it can drive.
Size: Indicates a tool’s standard size designation, or nominal measurements of the working end(s).
Drive Size: Indicates the nominal size of the interface between a tool handle and an interchangeable tip or socket.
Length: Indicates the overall length of the item.
Features: These are different capabilities or properties of the tool such as deep socket or swiveling head.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | 66061 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 1742-66061-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Klein Tools, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Socket 6 Point Socket Deep Socket 1/2", 3/8" 3.00" (76.2mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 30152 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 431-1841-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Wiha |
| DESCRIPTION | Handle, Torque 354.0 ~ 1947.2 in-lbs (40 ~ 220Nm), Insulated to 1000V 20.87" (530.0mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | 9990000370 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 1195-8549-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | HARTING |
| DESCRIPTION | Socket Hex SW4 3.94" (100.0mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |
| MFR PART # | VDE IN 19 6 |
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| DIGIKEY PART # | 2128-VDEIN196-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Gedore Tools, Inc. |
| DESCRIPTION | Socket Hex Insulated to 1000V 6mm 4.17" (106.0mm) |
| DATASHEET | Click Here |