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  STACK SOCKETS
 
 
 
  Stack sockets come in three flavors:
 
 
 
 
  Standard Bolt-thru
  Stack Socket
 
 
  Bolt-thru with retaining ring
  Stack Socket
 
 
  Standard Closed
  Stack Socket
 
 
  All three can be used with square drive tools, with a socket, or inline tools with a ratchet link.
 
 
  A Stacking Socket is used when there is a radial clearance problem, the nuts are too close for a conventional link, or if a 
  smaller tool wants to be used on a larger nut (low torque).
 
 
  The size of the top hex and the size of the bottom hex can be any size you choose, however, sticking with more standard sizes 
  will be easier on your budget.
 
 
  The Standard Closed Stack Socket can only be used with minimal stud extruding beyond 
  the top of the nut.  When used with a socket and a square drive tool….the socket just slips 
  over the top of the Standard Closed Stack Socket.
 
 
 
 
  The Standard Closed Stack Socket can only be used 
  with minimal stud extruding beyond the top of the nut.  
  When used with a ratchet link….the link just slips over 
  the top of the Standard Closed Stack Socket and can 
  be held to the stack socket by a standard retainer.
 
 
 
 
 
  The Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket 
  can be used with the stud extruding 
  beyond the top of the nut.  When used 
  with a ratchet link….the link just slips 
  over the top of the Standard Bolt-thru 
  Stack Socket with no retainer.  Of course 
  with a socket it would fit the same as the 
  Standard Closed Stack Socket.
 
 
 
  The Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket with the retaining 
  ring can be used with the stud extruding beyond the top of 
  the nut or not.  When used with a ratchet link….the link just 
  slips over the top of the Standard Bolt-thru Stack Socket 
  with a spiral lock retaining ring holding the stack socket to 
  the link.  It can also be used with a socket without the 
  retaining ring.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The Stack Sockets have a few standard sizes.  However, if you need one to use with your own particular bolting issue,
   then you can use the
   Stack Socket Dimensions Form
   and have one made to your specifications.
 
 
 
  ------Houston------