Specifications

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Apex Sockets & Universal Joints
■ Sockets
Apex sockets are the industry standard (black version). Available as standard, long, extra long, thin wall in
the versions hex, double hex, square, double square, surface drive, fast lead, with fi xed or spring-mount-
ed magnet, Torx and various special versions.
■ Magnetic Sockets
On tightening conventional or hardened bolts, magnetic sockets ease the access to inaccessible areas.
They are often also used in automation. Magnetic sockets start with "M" before the item number.
■ Sockets with Spring-Mounted Magnet
"MB" (Magnetic Bolt) sockets for tightening nuts on threaded studs. On tightening the spring-mounted
magnet is compressed by the threaded stud and permits entry into the socket. These tools are also
available in the "SM" (Magnetic Sleeve) version. The advantage of these tools is that the spring-mounted
magnet is replaced by a magnetic sleeve and the threaded stud can enter all the way to the square
drive. Magnetic bolt and sleeve magnet sockets start with "MB" or "SM" respectively before the item
number. Also available as surface drive on request.
■ Surface Drive Sockets
This profi le was developed for usage on spindle-operated machines. The large intermediate spaces per-
mit fl owing, fast fi tting to nuts and screws; during this process the fl ats on the nut / screw come into
contact with the surfaces of the round profi les. In this way the corners of the nuts / screws move freely in
the spaces between the round profi les. These tools are only of limited use for impact tools. Surface drive
sockets start with "SF" before the item number. Magnetic version on request.
■ Fast Lead Sockets
The chamfered edges on this socket permit quick fi tting; unlike SF sockets in this case a fi xed connec-
tion is made already on fi tting. This special feature permits quick insertion of a hex. Fitting is therefore
possible without shutting down the source of power. Fast lead sockets start with "FL" before the item
number. Magnetic version on request.
■ Special Sockets
We supply spline, thread cutter holder and other sockets for your special application on request.
■ Extensions, Adapters and Joints
Apex supplies the necessary accessories to adapt sockets to just about every tool and every
application.