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Socket + Drive Tool Range — Quick Reference
AIMS stocks 250+ ratchets + sockets + impact sockets from Trax + Ko-Ken + Stahlwille + Champion + Super + Garrick Herbert + Maxigear. Selection by DRIVE SIZE + APPLICATION (general / impact / production) + system (metric / imperial / Whitworth).
| Socket Tool Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard Chrome Sockets (6-Point) | Maximum fastener grip — workshop standard |
| Standard Chrome Sockets (12-Point) | Engagement every 30° — restricted-rotation access |
| Deep Sockets | Reach over studs + bolts on long thread |
| Impact Sockets (Black) | Impact wrench use — heat-treated thicker walls |
| Spark Plug Sockets | Automotive spark plug removal/install |
| Crow's Foot Sockets | Restricted-access nut + crow's-foot wrench |
| Bit Sockets (Allen / Torx / Phillips) | Drive socket head + Torx + Phillips with ratchet |
| Reversible Ratchet (Fine-Tooth) | 72+ tooth count = small rotation increments |
| Flexible-Head Ratchet | Angle access to fasteners |
| Drive Adapters (1/4 → 3/8 → 1/2 → 3/4) | Cross-drive flexibility |
| Drive Extensions (50/100/150/250mm) | Deep recess + restricted access |
| Universal Joint / Wobble Drive | Angled access |
Critical: NEVER use chrome sockets on impact wrench — they SHATTER (HSS construction + thinner walls). Use impact-rated black phosphate sockets ONLY for impact applications. Mixed drive sizes = use drive adapter, not extra-long extensions (excessive moment arm = stripped fastener). Brands: Trax, Ko-ken, Stahlwille, Champion, Maxigear. Companion: complete ratchets + sockets range, torque wrenches, hand tools.
Socket Sets, Drive Ratchets and Impact Sockets from Trax, Ko-Ken, Stahlwille, Champion, Super, Garrick Herbert and Maxigear
AIMS Industrial stocks over 250 ratchets and sockets from Trax, Ko-Ken, Stahlwille, Champion, Super Tools, Garrick Herbert and Maxigear — one of the most comprehensive socket and ratchet ranges available from an Australian industrial supplier.
Our range covers 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive ratchets, metric and imperial hex sockets, deep sockets, impact sockets, multi-drive socket sets and specialist socket types for automotive, maintenance, engineering and industrial applications.
Ratchets
- 1/4" Drive Ratchets: Fine-tooth ratchets for small fasteners in tight spaces. Used in automotive, electronics and precision mechanical work where a 3/8" drive is too large.
- 3/8" Drive Ratchets: The most common workshop drive size, balancing reach and torque for general automotive, maintenance and engineering fastener work.
- 1/2" Drive Ratchets: Heavy-duty ratchets for larger fasteners, wheel nuts and high-torque applications. Available in standard and long-handle configurations.
- Flex-Head and Swivel Ratchets: Ratchets with articulating heads for access to fasteners at angles where a fixed-head ratchet cannot be used. Available across 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive sizes from Ko-Ken and Stahlwille.
Sockets
- Metric Hex Sockets: Standard 6-point and 12-point metric sockets in shallow and deep configurations, covering common fastener sizes from 6mm to 50mm+. Available individually and in sets.
- Imperial Hex Sockets: SAE/imperial sockets for equipment manufactured to inch fastener standards — common in American-made machinery, agricultural equipment and older vehicles.
- Deep Sockets: Extended-length sockets for fasteners with long exposed thread, recessed bolt heads and spark plugs. Deep sockets are available in metric and imperial for 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" drive.
- Impact Sockets: Thicker-walled, black-finish sockets designed to withstand the high-torque impulses of pneumatic and electric impact drivers. Standard chrome sockets must not be used with impact tools.
- Socket Sets: Comprehensive socket and ratchet sets in carry cases for workshop, vehicle and field service use. Available from Trax, Champion and Maxigear in configurations from compact 40-piece to full 200-piece professional sets.
Our Ratchet and Socket Brands
- Ko-Ken: Ko-Ken is a Japanese precision tool manufacturer producing professional-grade ratchets and sockets to tight dimensional tolerances. Ko-Ken tools are preferred by mechanics and engineers requiring accurate fit and long service life.
- Stahlwille: Stahlwille is a German precision tool brand producing ratchets, sockets and torque tools to DIN standards. Stahlwille tools are used in automotive, aerospace and precision maintenance applications.
- Trax: Trax supplies a wide range of workshop hand tools including socket sets, ratchets and extension bars for trade and industrial workshop use.
- Champion, Super Tools, Garrick Herbert and Maxigear: Additional socket and ratchet options across metric and imperial sizes, drive configurations and set formats for workshop, maintenance and field service use.
Expert Support: Need help buying the right product for your application? Contact our team for application-specific advice or request a quote.
Australian Business, Local Supply: As a proudly Australian business since 1988, we supply professional hand tools and socket sets from trusted brands to trade and industrial customers across Australia.
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