Typhoon Tools Range — Quick Reference by Tool Type
Typhoon Tools is the workshop-ready hand tool brand at a sensible price point — socket sets, spanner sets, impact tools and accessory kits with comprehensive metric and imperial coverage. The range maps to common workshop needs: drive size, fastener size range and standard vs impact-rated. Selection follows fastener type and torque requirement.
| Tool Type | Common Configurations | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Socket Sets (Standard) | 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" drive — metric & imperial | Mechanic + workshop use, general fastener work |
| Impact Sockets | 1/2", 3/4", 1" drive — black oxide finish | Use with impact wrench — NEVER use chrome sockets on impact tools |
| Spanner Sets (Combination) | Open + Ring ends, metric or imperial | General workshop fastener access |
| Spanner Sets (Double Open / Ring) | Different size each end | Workshop default, broader fastener size coverage |
| Tap & Die Sets | Metric coarse, metric fine, BSP, NPT, BSW | Thread cutting + repair — workshop completion |
| Hex / Allen Key Sets | Metric & imperial, ball-end & standard | Socket head cap screws, grub screws, machine assembly |
| Specialty Tool Sets | Pliers, screwdrivers, hex bit sockets | Workshop completion + specialist applications |
Typhoon socket sets typically include the ratchet, extensions, universal joint, and a comprehensive size range in a moulded case. For the workshop default, the 1/2" Drive socket set is the most-used. For automotive + lighter work, 3/8" Drive. Companion ranges: sockets, spanners, hex keys. For socket selection guidance, see our socket set guide.
Typhoon Tools — Socket Sets, Spanner Sets & Impact Tools for the Workshop
Typhoon Tools delivers practical, workshop-ready hand tool sets at a price point that makes sense for Australian tradespeople, maintenance teams and industrial operators. The Typhoon Tools range focuses on socket sets and spanner sets — the fundamental tooling needed for fastening and maintenance work across automotive, plant maintenance and general workshop applications. With comprehensive metric and imperial coverage across multiple drive sizes and both standard and impact-rated options, Typhoon Tools gives maintenance departments and workshops everything they need from one trusted brand. AIMS Industrial stocks and supplies Typhoon Tools to mechanics, plant maintenance teams and workshop operators throughout Australia.
Typhoon Tools Socket Sets — 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" Drive
A quality socket set is the workhorse of any workshop or maintenance kit. Typhoon Tools socket sets cover the three most common drive sizes — 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" — with both standard and deep socket options, as well as impact-rated sets for use with power impact drivers and wrenches. Metric and imperial coverage ensures compatibility across all fastener standards encountered in Australian workshops.
- Typhoon Tools Socket Set — 1/4" & 3/8" Drive, Metric & Imperial, 45 Pieces: Comprehensive 45-piece socket set covering 1/4" and 3/8" drive in both metric and imperial sizes; a versatile combination set suited to automotive service, light plant maintenance and general workshop fastening
- Typhoon Tools Socket Set — 1/2" Drive, Metric & Imperial, 43 Pieces: 43-piece 1/2" drive socket set with metric and imperial coverage for heavier-duty fastening tasks; the 1/2" drive provides the torque capacity needed for larger fasteners on plant, trucks and heavy machinery
- Typhoon Tools 1/2" Drive 10–27mm Deep Impact Socket Set — 14 Pieces: 14-piece deep impact socket set rated for use with pneumatic and electric impact wrenches; deep profile accommodates extended studs and fasteners in automotive and plant maintenance applications where standard-depth sockets won't reach
- Typhoon Tools 1/2" Drive Standard & Deep Impact Socket Set — 28 Pieces: 28-piece combined standard and deep impact socket set for maximum flexibility with a 1/2" impact driver; covers the most common fastener sizes (10–27mm) in both depth profiles for versatile maintenance and assembly work
Typhoon Tools Combination & Ratchet Spanner Sets
Alongside socket sets, Typhoon Tools supplies combination and ratchet spanner sets for situations where a socket and ratchet combination isn't practical — confined spaces, pipe work, angled fasteners and general maintenance tasks where open-ended or ring-end spanners are the preferred tool. Both metric and imperial (AF) options are available.
- Typhoon Tools 7–32mm Metric Combination Spanner Set — 20 Pieces: 20-piece metric combination spanner set covering 7mm through 32mm; the open-end and ring-end combination on each spanner provides versatility for a wide range of fastening and unfastening tasks across maintenance and trade applications
- Typhoon Tools AF Imperial Ratchet Spanner Set — 8 Pieces (70022): 8-piece AF (American Standard / Imperial) ratchet spanner set for working on equipment with imperial fasteners; the ratcheting ring end allows fastener rotation without removing and repositioning the spanner, improving speed in confined or awkward access situations
Browse Typhoon Tools socket sets & spanners at AIMS Industrial alongside our Hand Tools, Workshop Equipment, and Fasteners & Fixings collections. Order online or contact our team for volume pricing and expert advice.
People Also Ask — Typhoon Tools
Q: What is Typhoon Tools?
Typhoon Tools is an Australian-owned industrial hand tool brand offering a wide range of automotive, mechanical, and general workshop hand tools. The range covers spanners and socket sets, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, specialty automotive tools, and tool storage. Typhoon is positioned as a value-grade brand — quality suitable for trade and workshop use at lower price point than premium brands like Stahlwille or Ko-ken.
Q: Typhoon vs premium hand tools — when does the difference matter?
Daily heavy use: premium tools (Stahlwille, Ko-ken, Wiha) last longer, give better feel, hold tolerances over many years. Occasional or moderate use: Typhoon-grade tools deliver good service at lower investment. Critical applications (precision torquing, calibration-dependent measurement): use premium tools. For general workshop, mobile mechanic kits, and trade vehicle stock, Typhoon-grade represents good value — premium-only specification often over-spec for the actual use case.
Q: What's Typhoon's specialty range?
Automotive specialty tools — engine timing tools, bearing pullers, ball-joint splitters, brake spring tools, oil filter wrenches, vehicle-specific tools. The specialty range fills gaps general hand tool brands don't cover. For mobile mechanics and workshop automotive service, Typhoon's specialty range is often the most affordable way to add specific tools that are needed only occasionally.
Q: Does Typhoon Tools have a warranty?
Most Typhoon hand tools carry a manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship — typically 12 months minimum, lifetime warranty on some hand wrench ranges. Warranty doesn't cover abuse (using extension on a ratchet, hitting a spanner with a hammer, using metric on imperial fasteners). For warranty claims, return through AIMS with proof of purchase — we'll handle the claim with the manufacturer.
Q: Where are Typhoon Tools made?
Typhoon is Australian-designed and globally manufactured — most production in Taiwan and China with Australian QC standards. The brand owner is Australian-based; manufacturing is outsourced to suppliers meeting their spec. Some specialty automotive tools are exclusively Australian-spec for the local vehicle market (Holden, Ford Australian models). For 'Australian Made' tooling, look at Sutton Tools, Bordo (Aus-assembled), and Mackay — Typhoon is Australian-owned but globally manufactured.