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STACK SOCKETS
Stack sockets come in three flavors:
Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket
Bolt-thru with retaining ring Stack Socket
Standard Closed Stack Socket
All three can be used with square drive tools, with a socket, or inline tools with a ratchet link.
A Stacking Socket is used when there is a radial clearance problem, the nuts are too close for a conventional link, or if a smaller tool wants to be used on a larger nut (low torque).
The size of the top hex and the size of the bottom hex can be any size you choose, however, sticking with more standard sizes will be easier on your budget.
The Standard Closed Stack Socket can only be used with minimal stud extruding beyond the top of the nut. When used with a socket and a square drive tool….the socket just slips over the top of the Standard Closed Stack Socket.
The Standard Closed Stack Socket can only be used with minimal stud extruding beyond the top of the nut. When used with a ratchet link….the link just slips over the top of the Standard Closed Stack Socket and can be held to the stack socket by a standard retainer.
The Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket can be used with the stud extruding beyond the top of the nut. When used with a ratchet link….the link just slips over the top of the Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket with no retainer. Of course with a socket it would fit the same as the Standard Closed Stack Socket.
The Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket with the retaining ring can be used with the stud extruding beyond the top of the nut or not. When used with a ratchet link….the link just slips over the top of the Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket with a spiral lock retaining ring holding the stack socket to the link. It can also be used with a socket without the retaining ring.
The Stack Sockets have a few standard sizes. However, if you need one to use with your own particular bolting issue, then you can use the Stack Socket Dimensions Form and have one made to your specifications.
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