Types of Spanners and Wrenches

Spanners come in all shapes and sizes, many being developed to deal with a specific job.

By far the most important consideration when using a spanner is to ensure that it fits the nut perfectly.

• Open ended - 'C' spanner
• Ring spanner
• Offset ring spanner
• Split ring spanner
• Adjustable spanners
• Wrench
• Bulldog spanner
• Precision adjustable spanner
• Box spanner
• Socket
• Allen key
• Torque wrench
• Pipe wrenches
• Stilson wrench
• Strap wrench
• Mole Wrench
• Tap spanner

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