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6 PT AXLE NUT SOCKET DISPL - American Forge & Foundry

Part #: 18560P

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: American Forge & Foundry
  • Model Number: 18560P
  • Product Type: 6 Point Axle Nut Socket Display Set
  • Weight: 55 lbs
  • Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 20 inches
  • Construction Material: High-strength, impact-grade steel (typical for professional sockets)
  • Socket Design: 6-point (Hexagonal) for maximum grip

Key Features

  • Robust 6-Point Design: Engineered for superior contact with fasteners, this design delivers maximum torque transfer while significantly reducing the risk of rounding axle nuts, even under heavy load.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Crafted from durable, impact-grade steel, these sockets are built to withstand the rigorous demands of professional workshop environments, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
  • Comprehensive Assortment: The display set includes a wide range of common 6-point axle nut socket sizes, providing the necessary tools for various automotive, light truck, and heavy-duty commercial vehicle applications.
  • Precision Fit: Each socket is manufactured to precise specifications, ensuring a secure and accurate fit on axle nuts, which enhances safety and operational efficiency during installation and removal.
  • Organized Display Solution: Designed to keep sockets neatly arranged and easily accessible, this display setup improves workflow and reduces time spent searching for the correct tool.

Applications

  • Servicing axle nuts and wheel bearing retainer nuts on passenger vehicles, SUVs, and light trucks.
  • Installation and removal of axle nuts on commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, and heavy equipment.
  • Essential for professional automotive repair shops, commercial vehicle service centers, and fleet maintenance operations.
  • Ideal for tasks requiring high torque and reliable performance during wheel bearing and axle assembly service.

Benefits

  • Increased Efficiency: Having a comprehensive range of 6-point axle nut sockets readily available in an organized display significantly streamlines service tasks, reducing downtime and improving productivity.
  • Prevents Fastener Damage: The precise 6-point engagement minimizes slippage and provides a strong, even grip on fasteners, protecting expensive axle nuts from rounding and requiring fewer replacements.
  • Enhanced Durability: Built for professional use, these heavy-duty sockets withstand high torque and repeated impacts, offering a long service life and reducing the frequency of tool replacement.
  • Versatile Compatibility: This extensive set addresses the diverse needs of various vehicle types, ensuring that technicians have the correct socket for a broad spectrum of axle and wheel bearing service requirements.
  • Improved Workspace Organization: The dedicated display solution promotes a tidy and efficient work environment, making tool selection quicker and contributing to overall workshop safety.

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This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 16 July, 2020.