Sockets attach to a wrench or other turning tool to tighten or loosen fasteners like nuts and bolts. The drive socket end attaches to the wrench, and the head end has a specific shape and size compatible with the type and size of fastener it was designed for. If your socket's drive size is not compatible with your wrench, you need a socket adapter.
Socket adapters attach to sockets and other hand drive tools to give the drive socket end a different size and shape. Construction Fasteners and Tools has many socket adapter options to fit various hand drive and socket drive tools.
Our socket adapter inventory includes impact and regular options. Impact socket adapters have thicker walls to withstand the force of pneumatic impact tools, while regular socket adapters are for hand tools. Choose one of these socket adapters for your next project:
You can use a socket adapter when your socket's drive size and wrench's drive size are different. If your socket has a 1/4-inch square drive and your wrench has a 3/8-inch square drive, a socket adapter will allow the socket to fit the wrench. By using a socket adapter, you can save on money and storage requirements by using the sockets and wrenches you already have on hand.
Applications for socket adapters include anything you would use a socket for. Sockets have many uses in the automotive industry, such as:
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