What type of sockets are the most commonly used?

Hex sockets are the most common type of socket and come in two main types: hex/6 point sockets and bi-hex/12 point sockets.

1. Why are there different socket types?
2. What is a socket set used for?
3. What is a mechanical socket?
4. What is a BA socket?
5. What is the order of standard sockets?
6. What are the type of socket in Java?
7. What are the most common sizes of sockets?
8. What is Type A plug?
9. What is the most commonly used and versatile socket handle?
10. Are 6 or 12 point sockets better?
11. What material are sockets made of?

Why are there different socket types?

The reason why the world is now stuck with no less than 15 different styles of plugs and wall outlets, is because many countries preferred to develop a plug of their own, instead of adopting the US standard. ... Many Latin-American, African and Asian countries are still in the same situation that Brazil used to be in.

What is a socket set used for?

What are socket sets used for? Ratchet and sockets sets are primarily used for tightening or loosening a wide selection of fastener sizes and types.

What is a mechanical socket?

Sockets are tools used to tighten mechanical fasteners. They fit over the head of the fastener to provide torque. Typically, sockets have a hexagonal hole at one end that's designed to fit over a hex head bolt or screw. On the other end of the socket is a square hole that fits over the square drive of a socket wrench.

What is a BA socket?

British Association screw threads, or BA screw threads, are a set of small screw threads, the largest being 0BA at 6 mm diameter.

What is the order of standard sockets?

Six Point Standard Sockets (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, 1)

What are the type of socket in Java?

Java provides three different types of sockets. Connection-oriented (TCP) sockets are implemented with the Socket class. Connectionless (UDP) sockets use the Datagramsocket class. A third type is the Multicastsocket class, which is a subclass of the DatagramSocket class.

What are the most common sizes of sockets?

Socket sizes are measured based on imperial system inches and fractions. Some of the commonly used SAE sizes are 3/8 in., 5/8 in., and 11/16 in. sockets. Metric sockets: Ideal for working on imported vehicles, metric sockets' sizes are measured in millimeters.

What is Type A plug?

The Type A electrical plug, or flat blade attachment plug, uses two flat parallel pins or blades. It is found in most of North America and on the east coast of South America on smaller devices that do not require a ground connection.

What is the most commonly used and versatile socket handle?

A ratchet is the most commonly used and versatile socket handle. It can either loosen or tighten bolts. Pliers are used to grip, cut, crimp, hold, and bend various parts.

Are 6 or 12 point sockets better?

If your fastener is 12-point, which is somewhat uncommon, then you must use a 12-point tool. For 6-point fasteners, a 6-point tool is your best choice. Matching up the points between the tool and fastener means that you will maximize the surface area of steel in contact, making the tool less likely to slip or fail.

What material are sockets made of?

Regular hand tool sockets are usually made from chrome vanadium steel, which is structurally strong but generally more brittle, and therefore prone to breaking when exposed to shock and vibration.