{"title":"Socket End Wrenches","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSocket End Wrench Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocket end wrenches — RING (BOX) END wrenches with 6-point or 12-point socket end. Workshop + automotive + engineer — max grip on fastener corners + reduced rounding. Match METRIC + IMPERIAL size + offset profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket End Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Double Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoth ends ring socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombination (One Ring + One Open)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/combination-wrenches\"\u003ecombination wrenches\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-Point Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax grip + corner round-off prevent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-Point Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore positions + standard workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset Ring (15° \/ 45°)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnuckle clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Offset Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecessed fastener access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStubby Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTight space access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric \/ Imperial Sets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use BOX\/RING for BREAKING TORQUE — open-end can round corners on stuck fasteners. Match SIZE precisely. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/stahlwille\"\u003eStahlwille\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/gedore\"\u003eGedore\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/bahco\"\u003eBahco\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/spanner\"\u003espanners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/combination-wrenches\"\u003ecombination wrenches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ratcheting-spanners\"\u003eratcheting spanners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hand-tools\"\u003ehand tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSocket End Wrenches and Combination Spanners for Australian Trade Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocket end wrenches (also called ring spanners or box-end wrenches) have a closed ring at one or both ends — the closed geometry grips all six points of a hex fastener simultaneously, transmitting torque without the slip and rounded-fastener risk of open-end wrenches. For Australian fitters, mechanics, and tradespeople breaking tight fasteners or applying heavy torque, socket end wrenches are the right tool. AIMS Industrial supplies socket end wrenches and combination spanner sets from Bahco, Stahlwille, and Wiha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe wrench types we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombination wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — open end on one end, ring (socket) on the other in matching size; the everyday workshop choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble socket end wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — different sizes at each ring end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-pattern combination wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — extended handle for higher torque on stubborn fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStubby combination wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — short handle for restricted-access work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex-head combination wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — pivoting ring head for awkward access angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatcheting combination wrenches\u003c\/strong\u003e — internal ratchet in the ring; see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ratcheting-spanners\"\u003eratcheting spanners\u003c\/a\u003e for the dedicated category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombination wrench sets\u003c\/strong\u003e — matched sets covering common metric or imperial range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ring end versus open end\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring (closed) end grips all six points of the fastener; the open end grips only two. For high-torque applications, ring engagement distributes the load and prevents the rounding that open-end wrenches cause on tight fasteners. For everyday use, the combination wrench gives the best of both — use the ring to break the fastener tight, switch to open end for fast running once it's loose. For working in tight access where the wrench can't be lifted on, open end is required even at the cost of higher rounding risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere socket end wrenches earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight or seized fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e — ring engagement minimises rounding risk on stubborn bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine and chassis work\u003c\/strong\u003e — automotive applications where fastener access varies but rounding must be avoided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — machinery service where original fasteners may be over-torqued or corroded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral trade and workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e — daily fastener work across varied sizes and access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e12-point versus 6-point ring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-point\u003c\/strong\u003e — twice the angular positions for engagement (every 30°); easier to find an engagement angle in tight access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-point\u003c\/strong\u003e — single contact angle (every 60°); stronger engagement on stubborn fasteners, but harder to position in restricted access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost general-purpose combination wrenches are 12-point. Specialist heavy-duty wrenches are 6-point. For most workshops, 12-point is the everyday standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing — set or singles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 12- to 14-piece metric or imperial set typically covers the daily-used range (8mm-22mm metric is the everyday workshop range). Singles let you replace the size that's seen the most use, or top up a set with non-standard sizes. Most workshops carry a metric set as the foundation, with an imperial set added if work demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBahco is the trade workhorse — solid quality at sensible price, the brand most Australian tradies eventually settle on. Stahlwille and Wiha cover the precision and premium end where European-spec or higher-quality work is the priority. All three brands deliver the jaw tolerances, chrome finish, and steel hardness that survive years of trade use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion ranges at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocket end wrenches sit alongside our broader spanner range — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/open-end-wrenches\"\u003eopen end wrenches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/ratcheting-spanners\"\u003eratcheting spanners\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/socket-extensions-adaptors\"\u003esocket extensions\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/socket-ratchet-accessories\"\u003esocket ratchet accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for the broader range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help speccing wrenches for trade or workshop use? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match brand, size range, and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stahlwille-flex-i-joint-spanner-set-7-piece-8-x-9mm-20-x-22mm-sw29-7","title":"Stahlwille Flex i Joint Spanner Set 7-Piece 8 x 9mm - 20 x 22mm SW29\/7","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:700px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eGets the job done precisely — designed to transmit torque without slipping or wearing prematurely\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eGerman manufacture to DIN standard — the fit and finish you can trust on critical work\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eChrome alloy or vanadium steel built to last through years of professional trade use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eA 7-piece Stahlwille double end flex joint combination spanner set, manufactured from Chrome Alloy Steel to DIN 3110 AF series. 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