Types of Wrenches

Torque Wrench

• A tool used to measure the temperature of liquids.

• A wrench used to determine how tight a fastener is.

• A device for cutting metal sheets.

• A type of hammer used in construction.

Pipe Wrench

• A tool used for tightening screws and bolts.

• A wrench used on pipe and pipe fittings; sized by the handle length.

• A device for measuring the diameter of pipes.

• A type of hammer used in plumbing.

Sliding-T Handle

• A tool that can only be used at the end of the handle.

• A tool in which the head can be positioned at the end, or anywhere on the handle.

• A tool that is used for cutting only.

• A tool that has a fixed head and cannot be adjusted.

Combination Wrench

• A wrench with two open ends.

• A wrench with one box-end and one open-end.

• A wrench designed for tightening bolts only.

• A wrench that can only be used with metric sizes.

Speed Handle

• A tool used to remove or tighten bolts quickly.

• A device for measuring speed in vehicles.

• A handle designed for quick release of tools.

• A mechanism for adjusting the speed of machinery.

Box-end Wrench

• A wrench which completely surrounds the nut or bolt head.

• A tool used for cutting metal pipes.

• A type of screwdriver for tightening screws.

• A wrench with an open end for gripping nuts.

Open-end Wrench

• A tool used for tightening or loosening bolts with a fixed jaw design.

• A wrench that has a ratcheting mechanism for quick adjustments.

• A wrench that is adjustable and can fit various sizes of nuts and bolts.

• A wrench having fixed open jaws on one or both ends; sized by the bolts they fit.

Adjustable Wrench

• A tool used for tightening screws

• An adjustable wrench designed to fit hexagonal nuts with the adjusting screw built into the head of a wrench; also called a crescent wrench.

• A fixed-size wrench for standard nuts

• A type of pliers used for gripping objects

Flex-head Ratchet

• A ratchet that provides angle flexibility for servicing hard-to-reach fasteners.

• A tool used for cutting metal sheets.

• A type of wrench that only tightens screws.

• A device for measuring torque.

Universal Joint

• A joint which enables one to work the wrench handle at an angle with a socket.

• A type of joint used in woodworking to connect two pieces of wood.

• A joint that allows for rotational movement in machinery.

• A joint that is fixed and does not allow for any movement.