Socket Wrench Gedore 6173340

The Gedore 6173340 socket wrench is a hand-operated 1/4" square-drive socket tool manufactured from Gedore vanadium steel (31CrV3). It conforms to DIN 3123 and ISO 3316 for sockets and is intended for use with hand-operated square drives according to DIN 3120 and ISO 1174, featuring a ball locking device. The tool is polished and chrome-plated for corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning. It is compact and lightweight, with a net weight of 124 g and a shallow overall depth and height suitable for storage and transport.

Advantages

The socket wrench is made of 31CrV3 vanadium steel for strength and durability, with a polished chrome-plated finish that improves corrosion resistance and simplifies maintenance. The ball locking device secures sockets to the square drive during use. Compliance with DIN and ISO standards ensures dimensional accuracy and compatibility with standard hand-operated drives and sockets.

Suitable for

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How to use

Select the correctly sized socket and push it onto the square drive until the ball locking device engages. Attach the drive to the matching hand tool (ratchet, extension, or handle) compliant with DIN/ISO square drives, then apply torque as required for the task. After use, wipe the chrome-plated surface clean and store the socket wrench in a dry place to reduce corrosion risk.

Recommendations

Use the Gedore 6173340 with compatible 1/4" square-drive hand tools and sockets; avoid impact tools or excessive torque beyond the tool’s intended hand-operated range. Regularly inspect the ball locking mechanism and the chrome finish for wear or damage.