Air Impact Socket Sets for Sale

Why choose impact wrench sockets over regular sockets?

An often-asked question is whether or not a standard socket can be used with an impact wrench. The basic answer is no, and there are two major reasons why you shouldn’t: safety and efficiency.

The fundamental difference between impact wrench sockets and standard sockets lies in their wall thickness and material hardness. Impact sockets feature thicker walls and are heat treated to a lower hardness than regular sockets.

The material makeup allows compressor ratchet sockets to support and absorb the intermittent shock of each impact from the wrench without the risk of cracks or breaks, thus prolonging the lifespan of the socket. With standard sockets, the risk of cracks and ruptures is high, posing both a safety and efficiency problem to the user.

Our impact socket sets are easily identifiable by their matte black oxide coating, in contrast to the glossy chrome finish of standard sockets. Our molybdenum chromium steel sets are colour coded for ease of use and built to offer reliable and safe performance with a variety of power tools.

The SGS team is here to help

Need some help with our metric and imperial socket sets? Our team is on hand to provide expert knowledge with any query you may have, so if you have a question, don’t be afraid to get in touch.

We want you to be as confident as we are in the quality of our products, which is why we offer a 60-day no quibble money-back guarantee on every single one of our items. Furthermore, buy one of our impact socket sets alongside one of our impact wrenches, or make any purchase worth over £50, and we’ll give you next day UK delivery free of charge.