17MM Stubby Gearwrench - GearWrench

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 9517
• Wrench Size: 17mm
• Wrench Type: Stubby Combination Ratcheting Wrench
• Weight: 0.5 lbs
• Material: Alloy steel construction
• Finish: Full polish chrome
• Compliance: Meets or exceeds ASME and ANSI specifications

Key Features

• Stubby Design: The compact profile provides enhanced access in extremely confined areas and tight spaces where standard wrenches cannot operate.
• Ratcheting Box End: Features a minimal 5° swing arc, allowing for efficient fastener engagement and turning in restricted work environments.
• Off-Corner Loading Design: The box end's design delivers a stronger grip on fasteners, significantly reducing the risk of rounding and ensuring better contact.
• Durable Alloy Steel: Manufactured from robust alloy steel for superior strength, ensuring extended tool life under demanding conditions.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish: A bright, full polish chrome finish resists corrosion and allows for easy cleaning, maintaining the tool's performance and appearance.
• Combination Functionality: Integrates an open end for initial loosening or final tightening with a ratcheting box end for continuous, fast turning.

Applications

• Automotive Repair: Essential for working on engines, transmissions, and other vehicle components that feature fasteners in limited access areas.
• Industrial Maintenance: Ideal for adjusting or repairing machinery, equipment, and production lines where space is restricted.
• Plumbing and HVAC: Facilitates work on tight pipe connections, fittings, and system installations in compact environments.
• General Assembly: Suitable for any task requiring a 17mm metric wrench in small, awkward, or hard-to-reach locations across various industries.

Benefits

• Improved Access: The stubby design provides superior reach into tight spaces, overcoming the challenge of inaccessible fasteners and enabling work in previously difficult areas.
• Increased Efficiency: The ratcheting mechanism with its minimal 5° swing arc allows for faster fastener engagement and removal, significantly boosting productivity.
• Reduced Fastener Damage: The off-corner loading design protects fasteners from rounding, ensuring they can be reused and preventing costly project delays.
• Long-Lasting Performance: Robust alloy steel construction combined with a corrosion-resistant finish contributes to exceptional durability and an extended tool lifespan.
• Versatile Use: Functions effectively as both an open-end and a ratcheting box wrench, adapting to different fastening needs and maximizing utility.