Apex Socket Types

Machined from high carbon alloy steel and designed to meet or exceed licensor standards, resulting in tighter tolerances and superior product quality and consistency.

Socket types

• Impact Sockets
• Industrial grade impact sockets are available in a wide range of lengths and wall thicknesses, and with single or double hex openings. Square openings are available in select sizes.
• Fixed Magnetic Impact Sockets (M Prefix)
• Magnetic sockets hold the fastener in driving position, even when working straight down. Time-wasting motions are eliminated when starting fasteners or working in hard-to-reach areas

• Magnetic Bolt Clearance Impact Sockets (MB Prefix)
• As the nut is run down, a spring-loaded or hollow cylinder magnet allows the bolt or stud to retract into the socket body. Nuts are held firmly in the socket.
• Surface Drive Sockets (SF Prefix)
• Large openings on the six corners of the hex end opening create a “floating” action that allows the socket to slip quickly and easily onto the nut or bolt. Ideal for compensating for imperfect alignment between the tool and fastener. Not generally recommended for impact use.
• Fast Lead Impact Sockets (FL Prefix)
• Designed for power tools and multiple spindle power tools, a specially tapered opening provides complete engagement with the nut almost instantly upon engagement. This speeds productivity and extends tool life. Engagement is possible without starting and stopping the tool for each nut. 
• Extensions & Adapters 
• A wide range of accessories are available to adapt sockets to nearly every tool and application.
• Square Drive Universal Wrenches

• Designed to provide access in hard-to-reach fastening applications.

Misc Socket Info

Apex Spline Sockets conform to military specifications MS-37787 and MIL-W-8982C.

Apex Universal Wrenches & Sockets meet the Minimum Proof Torque requirements specified in ASME impact standards B107.2, B107.33M and B107.110. Maximum operating angle is 30 degrees for Universal Wrenches.