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[machinegun]

Can anyone tell me where matco sockets are made? i'm looking at a set of impact socket that are online at a good price but i would like to no if they are u.s. made or not. i don't have any matco tools and have never been on a matco truck. thanks machinegun

 

[kartracer55]

Matco impact sockets are Made in USA, however they have the "Matco Silver Eagle" line which are imported. I believe COO is Taiwan.

You will know immediately whether you are looking at the US made sockets or the Silver eagles, as there is a significant price difference.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

Danaher Tool Group
11011 McCormick Rd Ste 150
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 773-7800

Call that number and ask them if they still make sockets there.

 

[87D100]

matco's new ADV line of impact sockets is made overseas.

 

[daveblank]

What is the part # of the set you're looking at? The Silver Eagle & ADV lines are imported.

 

[machinegun]

part # SBP426V

 

[el tanque prohibido]

part # SBP426V

Same as this: ToolTopia


I just saved you $100

 

[daveblank]

part # SBP426V

The "V" is the ADV line. They are imported. PTP is who makes them for Matco & PTP is the same company as Sunex.

 

[machinegun]

thanks for your help!!!!!!
machinegun

 

[kartracer55]

the "v" is the adv line. They are imported. Ptp is who makes them for matco & ptp is the same company as sunex.

ptp?

 

[el tanque prohibido]

The "V" is the ADV line. They are imported. PTP is who makes them for Matco & PTP is the same company as Sunex.

Matco Link

ToolTopia Link

The socket set in the Matco link look exactly like the socket set in the ToolTopia link made by Grey pneumatic; are you telling us they're not the same sockets?

 

[daveblank]

ptp?

Professional Tools Products. They relabel tools for the tool trucks.

Matco Link

ToolTopia Link

The socket set in the Matco link look exactly like the socket set in the ToolTopia link made by Grey pneumatic; are you telling us they're not the same sockets?

They are not GP. There was a big split between Matco & GP because of the ADV line. The big difference is the ADV has a beveled edge where it attaches to the ratchet/extension that GP does not. & yes, as a former Matco distributor I'm telling you that I'm 1000% positive they are not the same sockets.

 

[MattPersman]

I have 1 set of the ADV sockets and no complaints, not used very often as they are a 12 point set and I do not run across a ton of 12 pt in my dealership daily. for the money they are good sockets with good warranty and tool truck service

 

[el tanque prohibido]

They are not GP. There was a big split between Matco & GP because of the ADV line. The big difference is the ADV has a beveled edge where it attaches to the ratchet/extension that GP does not. & yes, as a former Matco distributor I'm telling you that I'm 1000% positive they are not the same sockets.

Are they worth the price difference of $125 ?

 

[daveblank]

Are they worth the price difference of $125 ?

Compared to what? If you're looking for good & inexpensive, go with GP. For wobbles, go with the Matco USA pinless.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

Compared to what?

I was just wondering if the ADV 42 piece socket set was worth the extra $125 over the GP 42 piece socket set. Are the ADV sockets better quality?

 

[daveblank]

Go with the GP. Do some research here & you'll find they are well liked.

 

[JASTECH]

Matco's sliding downhill with imported or just adding a cheap line so mech's can walk around puffy chested saying their box is full of Matco truck tools?

 

[Skyline]

I do not understand why USA companies are willing to errode the value of their good name by putting their name on a Chinese product that competes with their USA products. Did they not see that the Snap-on vs. Blue Point model was working out pretty well?

There is a reason you will not see Blue Point marketed as Snap-on Blue Point. Even though everyone knows that Blue Point comes from Snap-on, the are trying to keep it very distinct. Very good move in my book.

 

[dappledachsund]

to answer the origional question asked matcos sockets are made by a manufacturing company called national machine. this company produces all of matcos usa sockets. you cannot get any of their usa sockets from any other company under any other brand. matcos usa sockets are top quality i can actually say i am a fan of them. i have all matco usa impact sockets 3/8 short and deep and 1/2 short and deep 10mm-36mm. i also have matco 3/8 mid length and deep chrome sockets my 1/4 are cornwell they are good but not as happy with them. and my 3/8 short sockets and 3/8 sae chrome sockets are snap on and quite frankly, i wouldnt really be upset if i traded them for matco equivelent. matco usa makes a very good socket. esp their impact line