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What's the difference between bi hex and single hex sockets?


Asked by Maximilian Daugherty on Dec 05, 2021 FAQ



Bi Hex Sockets v. Single Hex Sockets I've had terrible trouble with the rounding of heads on seized nuts/bolts even though I have used bucket loads of penetrating oil.. A friend of mine suggested that I invest in some sockets that drive the flats of the nut/bolt head rather than the corners. What....??? Drive the flats?
Moreover,
Bi-Hex Sockets A bi-hex socket (sometimes known as a 'double hex' socket) is identified by the 12-points inside the socket, which helps it to grip the corners of a fastener, such as a nut or bolt, to tighten or loosen it with the use of a ratchet. We also sell hex sockets which have six points inside the socket. There are 505 products.
In respect to this, The double hex is able to fit over a hexagonal bolt head in twice as many positions as the regular hex socket, and is therefore a good choice if you are working in a tight space. The first and most noticeable difference between impact sockets and regular sockets is their color.
Indeed,
There are two types of hex sockets - six point and twelve point. The six-point hex socket has six points (angles) inside the bolt end, making a perfectly even hexagon. The twelve-point socket—also sometimes called a “double hex” or “bi-hex”—has twelve angles in the bolt end.
Accordingly,
The twelve-point socket—also sometimes called a “double hex” or “bi-hex”—has twelve angles in the bolt end. The double hex is able to fit over a hexagonal bolt head in twice as many positions as the regular hex socket, and is therefore a good choice if you are working in a tight space.