Sockets on air wrench

[MellyVan]

Hi guys,

Is it safe to use normal chrome sockets on a 3/8 air wrench? The wrench only puts out 20 ft lbs, and also does not impact...

So, no need for impact sockets right? And this doesn't wear out my normal sockets, unlike using chromes on an impact does right?

Thanks!

 

[TwoInch]

i use chrome and impact interchangeably on my air ratchets.

 

[MellyVan]

Why i ask this is, I only have 1/2" impact sockets...

I'm wondering if I need to buy a complete line of 3/8 impacts, while it seems unnecessary if i'm able to use my normal chromes 3/8...

 

[senor fozz]

No hammers = no problem for chromies

 

[joe_padavano]

An air ratchet is not an impact wrench and does not require impact sockets. I've been using normal sockets on mine for decades.

 

[TwoInch]

Why i ask this is, I only have 1/2" impact sockets...

I'm wondering if I need to buy a complete line of 3/8 impacts, while it seems unnecessary if i'm able to use my normal chromes 3/8...

no need to buy impact sockets. use the chromes with no fear.

 

[MellyVan]

Great, thanks!

 

[DirtRoad]

Weird that this confuses people, see threads on this often.

 

[MellyVan]

It is weird indeed it's just to make sure for me... I can no longer warranty my sockets if they've been used on impacts, and you can easily tell if they have... and since I've not used an air ratchet before, I wanted to make sure