answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

A socket wrench can drive sockets that totally encompass a nut or bolt head, thus getting a much better grip of it than a wrench.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How does a socket wrench differ from other types of wrench?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is a socket wrench handy for?

A socket wrench is useful for tightening or loosening any screws that fit with it. Some places such a wrench is used include the internals of a car or other motorized vehicle or in some types of machinery.


Can you Name 3 three types of wrenches?

Adjustable Wrench , open end wrench , box wrench, socket wrench, monkey wrench


What is a special socket that is used for an impact wrench?

It's called an impact socket, typically distinguishable from other socket types by a matte black color. They're made of a softer metal, in order to prevent the shattering which can occur from using chrome sockets with an impact wrench.


What is a disadvantage of using a socket wrench?

Since the height of a socket is highly greater than the thickness of a ring spanner or double end spanner it cannot be used in small cavities where a nut or bolt is to be tightened.


How do they differ from compound microscope the other types?

types of microscope


How do experiments differ from other types of research?

depending on what the data is for


What are three types of wrenches?

Open end wrench, box wrench, gear wrench.


How does class system differ from other types of stratification?

More complex


How does gamma emission differ from all the other types of decay?

Yes, it is true.


What is a socket type?

In computer hardware, a socket type is the designated type of slot where other cards and processors will fit into. Some socket types include PCI, ISA and PCI-express. A common socket type for processors is the LGA 775.


Electromagnetic waves differ from other types of waves because they are?

..not reliant on any medium.


How does the music of Michael Buble differ from the other types of music that are out there?

it's MIchael Buble! That's the difference! can you narrow your question down to what you mean by "other types of music that are out there?"