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Question: Apex impact socket

Deafautotech

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I am considering about buy 36mm deep impact socket as 3/4 Drive. But apex have unique surface contact on inside Of deep socket? Is it for special purpose or just their patent surface contact?
 
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Are you referring to the "surface drive" sockets? They are a special design:


Surface Drive Sockets

Large openings on the six corners of the 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. These sockets are identified with a SF- prefix.


Check out page #34 in this catalog; they list the different types of sockets they sell:

http://www.apexpowertools.com/catalog/pdffiles/TC-100_EN.pdf

website: http://www.apexpowertools.com/brands/fastening/index.cfm
 
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as noted by Apex: Not generally recommended for
impact use. These sockets are identified with a SF- prefix.
(e.g.: SF-36mm37) If that is the case; sounds like a 6 point socket would be better suited to impact use if that is what you are buying the socket for.

What is the advantage of surface drive sockets?
Use surface drive sockets if tools are still running when they engage the fasteners (such as on this multi-spindle machine). They’re easier to engage and will result in less tool wear.


Sounds like they are designed for assembly machines on a production line; not for impact use.
 
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ugh..... I was almost buy it to just use final torque the famous F-150 with rotor and bearings assembly on front brake.. but other time I may need to use my 3/4drive impact wrench at work to break loose the TOO tightest axle nut... oh well I will need keep search for good brand as cheap price...
 

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I saw it on eBay. It looks like a serious heavy duty factory assembly socket. It looks like it would handle impact use no problem. Only $25 shipped.
 
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