We used the word ‘wrench’ to refer to adjustable wrenches; those with a movable lower jaw that allows you to loosen different size nuts and bolts. One wrench can cover a range of sizes of fastening. Ratchet Spanner Sets are by far the most common that you are going to find as these will contain all of the tools that you need to complete a wide variety of jobs. Not only this but they will be used by professional contractors as well so you can be sure that you are purchasing long lasting products. They do tend to be a little more expensive but this is worth it for the practical ways in which they will help you to get the job done. Adjustable Spanner Set – An adjustable spanner can be a good option if you are wanting to work with a variety of sizes of nuts and bolts, but don’t want to have to buy a variety of different spanners and heads to do this. An adjustable spanner is designed with the jaw on a rotating cylinder that allows you to make the jaw larger or smaller depending on what you are working with.

It is really important, as far as we are concerned, that the case of your spanner sets is good quality. You are going to need to keep all of your spanners together and protected if you want them to be long lasting – and the case is going to be there to do that. Ring spanners have round rings at either one or both ends. The heads fit either hexagonal or square bolt heads and should be able to loosen tough bolts.

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Size markings stamped into the steel are very useful and colour-coded sizes are becoming increasingly popular too.

The confusion comes from American English, where the word ‘wrench’ refers to both a spanner and a wrench. What are the different spanner types? This means that you’re often better going for a harder case such as a heavy-duty plastic, metal or foam tray. These will be stronger and much more durable, not only making it easier for you to transport your tools safely, but also keeping them safe and stored correctly when they are not in use. The only real downside is that spanner sets in more sturdy cases are often going to be slightly more expensive. The Best Spanner Sets Features Imperial measurements have largely been replaced with metric sizes these days. The most popular sets include spanners ranging in size from 8 – 19 mm. The function of a spanner hasn’t changed since it was invented, but there have been many clever innovations and inventions added over the years.Spanners on the other hand are specific to the size of the nut and bolt. You’ll need the right size spanner for the screw you have. Sometimes, you will find spanner sets that come with a material case. These are obviously going to be your cheapest, lightest and most compact options. So they are generally a good idea if you are wanting to take your spanners with you to different jobs and places. However, a material case isn’t going to always be the best option to keep your spanners safe and protected – nor is it going to be waterproof. Combination spanners are a combination of a box-ended spanner and an open-ended spanner. One side has a closed ring for hexagonal or square nuts, and the other end is an open U-shape. Ratcheting spanners are very popular – you don’t have to disengage the spanner head from the nut or bolt each time you make a turn. STORAGE TOOLBOX INCLUDED: Keep your spanners organized and easily transportable with the included sturdy case in this kit. The case ensures all the spanners are well-placed and easily accessible when needed, making it a must-have for any mechanic or DIY enthusiast.

UNBREAKABLE & UNBENDABLE: AZUNO ratchet spanner set is made to last, as it is forged from high-quality chrome vanadium steel material with a mirror polish treatment on the surface, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance. With an overall hardness of HRC 48, it is unbreakable and unbendable, making it ideal for heavy-duty tasks. Our product has been certified by the TUV/GS lab, setting an industry benchmark, and it complies with DIN-1711-1 standards.

Double-end spanners have open ends at both ends. These spanners are most widely used, with both ends able to hold nuts and bolts within them. Once you have done this you need to look at the minimum and maximum sizes that the spanner set will allow you to work with. The first thing to think about is – are the tools actually going to work with the size of bolts and nuts you are using, but then it is also worth looking at the range to see the variety of sizes you can work with in the future. Minimum sizes tend to be around 6mm up to around 35mm but there aren’t many sets that cover this WHOLE range. For example, you may get a set that covers 15mm up to 35mm or a set that covers 6mm to 20mm. Case There are a wide variety of spanner sets to choose from of different sizes depending on exactly how much you are wanting to spend and the tools that you are wanting to use. The first thing you really need to consider is the number of tools that come as part of your spanner set. Some sets will only have around three spanners whereas others have more than twenty parts! Head Type – There are different head types that you will find with different spanners. Open-ended spanners are the type that look almost like a C shape. These are really easy to slot onto the bolt but can be a little frustrating if you are new to working with spanners as they can “slip off” if you aren’t careful. Ring head spanners are literally designed like a ring so a closed design which you push onto the nut or bolt. This can make them slightly harder to position but means that they are more fixed in position once they are where you want them! Yes – all good quality spanner sets are going to come with a warranty. This will usually be around 2-3 years, however, all good quality spanner sets are going to last you MUCH longer than this. We found some spanner sets that even come with a lifetime warranty!