Socket Wrenches, Handles, and Attachments

Abstract

This Standard provides performance and safety requirements for socket wrenches (sockets), handles used with these wrenches, nutdrivers, and attachments used with socket wrenches, hereinafter collectively referred to as tools.

The tools covered in this Standard are listed by Category number in Table 3-1.

The names and intended uses given in Table 3-1 are those generally recognized.

Inclusion of dimensional data in this Standard is not intended to imply that all of the products described herein are stock production sizes.

Manufacturers may produce sizes not listed in this Standard.

Consumers are requested to consult with manufacturers concerning lists of stock production sizes and lengths