What are extra long deep well sockets?
Extra long deep well sockets are used when there is less space available or access may be restricted by obstacles such as valves that have been installed close together in small pipes or passages. These sockets are the perfect tool to unscrew hard to reach bolts in tight areas. We carry deep sockets from Reed Tools and Wheeler Rex, which are tools we know you’ll love. It has an extended length range of of up to 6". With metric size sizes available as well.
6 Inch Deep Well Socket
Use Extended 6" sockets to tighten hex nuts on repair clamps, mechanical joint fittings, and saddles! Drive them with a ½” square drive impact wrench or hand tighten then finish on sockets provides corrosion resistance so they look new even after years of abuse.
Reed Sockets
Reed extra deep sockets can be used on all the various types of fasteners in today’s modern machinery and equipment from bolts to nuts, screws to studs. They are able to reach past obstructions like bearings or pulleys that would otherwise prevent access by regular socket sets. The metric sizes available allow you use a single set for most tools as well!
Other uses for Reed deep well sockets are on nuts and bolts where the bolt is too deep to grab with a regular socket set, or in situations where you need more torque than can be applied by hand.
Deep well sockets come in sets ranging from ½ inch all the way up to 1", perfect for every situation. They have both metric sizes available as well so make sure to order the right kind before ordering them individually.
These deep socket bolt extractors will last forever if properly cared for; just keep them clean and grease free before putting them back.