Impact wrench sockets slip

[Nazgul]

I am fairly new using impact wrench. I am using the Milwaukee 1/2" 18V impact wrench:

https://www.zoro.com/milwaukee-cordless-impact-wrench-bare-tool-180v-2763-20/i/G7450624/.

for some auto work. I am using it with the following 1/2" sockets:

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-97-125-2-Inch-Impact-Socket/dp/B000NIGON6?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&ref_=pe_385040_128020140_sbx_2p_1_0_ti

I am wondering if I am doing something wrong. When I start using wrench with the sockets, I notice that my sockets sometimes "slip" off the wrench. I verified that the socket is secure on the wrench, but it still is fairly easy to get it to slip.

Is there something wrong with how I am using it? I used it once for removing a 17mm bolt -- it did come off but after some slippage.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Just push in on the wrench a little.
Those sockets are designed for a pin retianer which works great if you are driving one size all day, but in automotive work, we often have to chhange sockets or extensions 2-5 times for each part removed, the friction ring is way less of a PITA some sockets have more or less groove for that ring to seat in, really old or cheap ones may have none at all.

 

[pescados666]

Just push in on the wrench a little.
Those sockets are designed for a pin retianer which works great if you are driving one size all day, but in automotive work, we often have to chhange sockets or extensions 2-5 times for each part removed, the friction ring is way less of a PITA some sockets have more or less groove for that ring to seat in, really old or cheap ones may have none at all.

At my old job we had m18 impacts and the friction ring came off a couple. Quick fix was to wrap electrical tape over the end of the impact to add some friction so the socket stayed on. Sure as hell beats having to climb back off the ladder because your socket fell off right before you got to the bolt head.

 

[gdocktor3]

Ya op is the friction ring still on the drive end? I've read stories of them breaking or falling off. Otherwise, the only other thing is the sockets aren't seated all the way. My Dewalt has a friction ring and I love it, where as my Proto impact swivel adapter is the pin. I hate using that adapter because of the pin. Always have to have a small drill bit or some bs to push the pin in. Oddly, my 3/4" drive Proto swivel adapter does not have a pin, ball, or friction ring. The sockets just slide on and off. I actually sent it in to Proto for replacement and the new one they sent me was the same way. I guess that's just how they're made. Why a larger drive adapter doesn't have the pin is beyond me? Theres only 1600 ft lbs of torque behind it.

 

[Nazgul]

Ya op is the friction ring still on the drive end? I've read stories of them breaking or falling off. Otherwise, the only other thing is the sockets aren't seated all the way. My Dewalt has a friction ring and I love it, where as my Proto impact swivel adapter is the pin. I hate using that adapter because of the pin. Always have to have a small drill bit or some bs to push the pin in. Oddly, my 3/4" drive Proto swivel adapter does not have a pin, ball, or friction ring. The sockets just slide on and off. I actually sent it in to Proto for replacement and the new one they sent me was the same way. I guess that's just how they're made. Why a larger drive adapter doesn't have the pin is beyond me? Theres only 1600 ft lbs of torque behind it.

Yes, it still does have the friction ring.

 

[Nazgul]

Just push in on the wrench a little.
Those sockets are designed for a pin retianer which works great if you are driving one size all day, but in automotive work, we often have to chhange sockets or extensions 2-5 times for each part removed, the friction ring is way less of a PITA some sockets have more or less groove for that ring to seat in, really old or cheap ones may have none at all.

Thanks. So pressure as I am using wrench should take care of it.

 

[WhiffySpark]

The rings wear out. I replaced my 1/4 ring about once a month