Whether you're tightening bolts in the shed or tackling heavy-duty tasks on the worksite, impact sockets are a must-have in your tool kit. Created specifically to work with impact tools like wrenches, drivers, or battery-operated guns, these beauties are built to withstand the vibrations and shocks that come with the territory.
Regular sockets are usually made from chrome vanadium alloy, whereas impact sockets are forged from Chrome Molybdenum (chromoly), which is slightly softer but thicker, making them more shatter-proof and built for impact and extreme torque applications. The spinning hammer and anvil inside your impact gun delivers a powerful punch to break rusted or corroded fasteners free, or to release rounded or damaged fasteners like a champ, so it needs an impact socket that’s up to the task.
For advice on impact sockets that can handle the heat, impact drive socket adapters or the best impact socket set for your project, head on down to Tool Kit Depot and chat to our friendly team of experts today. Tool Kit Depot - your Ultimate Hand Tool Destination!
Impact Sockets FAQ
Is it OK to use impact sockets with a ratchet?
So you’ve found yourself in the middle of a job, and all you can find is an impact wrench socket? No worries! You can absolutely use impact wrench sockets with a normal hand ratchet, the main concern will be whether you have enough tool clearance. That’s because impact sockets tend to have thicker walls (meaning larger outside diameters), but if it fits in the space you’re good to go!
Important Safety Tip: Never use a regular socket on an impact tool—it's a recipe for disaster. Regular sockets are likely to shatter due to their thinner wall design and the material they’re made from, putting you in danger of injury. So make sure you avoid this combo—safety first!
What is the most common impact socket size?
Impact driver sockets come in various sizes, with the most popular drive sizes being ¼ inch, ½ inch, ¾ inch and 1 inch, but we've got you covered with sizes ⅜ and ⅝ of an inch too. Different sizes will come in handy for jobs like automotive repairs, DIY tasks or anywhere you strike stubborn fasteners, so whether you're working on the car or fixing up the deck, our impact sockets will have you covered.
Are impact sockets good?
Impact sockets are the real deal. These Chromoly beauties offer durability and strength—with a wall around 50% thicker than regular sockets, they're built to handle the shock and vibration of pneumatic impact tools, bending or stretching instead of shattering under pressure. Regular sockets might be tough, but impact sockets are next level when it comes to the pure grunt of impact tools. Upgrade your gear and tackle any task with Tool Kit Depot's range of impact socket adapters and deep impact sockets for an even more kitted-out toolkit.
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