Ken-Tool offers damaged socket remover kit

One of a mechanic’s worst nightmares is removing a nut or bolt with damaged or rounded hex surfaces, or severely corroded and frozen threads. Ken-Tool now offers technicians the Twist Socket that grips positively into the surface of a damaged bolt head or nut to allow it to be removed by using an ingenious counterclockwise spiral grip surface integrated into the socket. The mouth of the socket has six or 12 fluted scallops which cradle the damaged hex head, with the spiral grip surface gently tapering toward the center to pull the socket downward as turning torque is applied. As more leverage is applied, a greater gripping force is delivered against the nut or bolt head. The Twist Socket can be used with a ratchet wrench, a breaker bar or an air-impact wrench. The Twist Socket line encompasses a range from light duty, -inch (6.35mm) to medium-duty 3/8- inch (9.5mm) to heavy-duty -inch (1.3 cm) drive applications. Ken-Tool www.kentool.com