What is a gearless ratchet used for?

What is a gearless ratchet used for?

Zero Degree Gearless ratchets are designed to work in extremely tight work spaces by gripping and turning a fastener in less than 1° of sweep.

How does the ratchet work?

A ratchet is a handle that snaps into one end of a socket by means of a square-drive connector. The other end of the socket fits over a fastener. A mechanism in the ratchet allows the handle to engage and tighten the fastener when you swing it in a clockwise direction and turn freely when you swing it counterclockwise.

What is the highest tooth ratchet?

160 Tooth Ratchet
Steelman Pro’s Cobra Series 160 Tooth Ratchet features the highest tooth count on the market. Its 160 tooth count means this ratchet requires only a 2.25-degree arc swing (compared with the 5-degrees needed by most other fine teeth ratchets), giving plenty of room when working in tight and cramped spaces.

How many teeth does a snap on ratchet have?

80-tooth
Snap-on ratchets have the strength you need to bust loose rusted and seized fasteners, the precision of a 80-tooth mechanism for superior ratcheting action and the durability of patented sealed mechanism for permanent lubrication.

How does Kobalt double drive work?

When you turn the handle clockwise while holding the collar steady, a reversing gear in the body turns the bit counterclockwise. If you let go of the blue collar, the drivers acts just like a regular ratcheting screwdriver, putting force on the bit only in the desired direction.

How do I return a broken Kobalt tool?

Please see store or call 1-888-3KOBALT for details. You should never have a problem with your Kobalt tools. However, if you do, return the item to the place of purchase for a free replacement. No questions asked.

Are quick release ratchets weaker?

Ratchets with quick release mechanism. Ratchets without quick release mechanisms still have ball detent retention mechanisms, but require more pulling to remove a ratchet. Those with quick release mechanisms might have stronger retention, until you press that release button even just a little bit.

How many teeth do you want in a ratchet?

The trade-off is these types of ratchets generally have lower maximum torque output. Therefore, if high torque is the primary need choose a ratchet with fewer teeth. If fine-tuning and confined space work is the priority, choose a model with 72 or more teeth.

Where are Gearwrench ratchets made?

Where Are Gearwrench Tools Made? For manufacturing, Gearwrench hand tools mainly started from the Apex factory located in Taiwan and China. Normally, the ratcheting wrench sets came from Taiwan while the long pattern wrench came from China.