Open Ring Spanners

An open end spanner has open jaws at both ends. Use it where a ring spanner cannot slide over the thread. The jaws are often angled at 15°, so you can flip the spanner in tight spots. Choose the size combination that matches your work. Look for hardened steel with a chrome finish to prevent rust. Available as single spanners or sets.

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Open Ring Spanners: Sizes, Versions and Quality

Open ring spanners for the workshop

An open ring spanner has open jaws at both ends. You use it where a ring will not fit over the thread. The jaws are often bent at 15° so you can turn the wrench over in tight angles. This category is split into assortments and single sizes.

Assortment or single size?

Choose an open ring spanner set for general workshop work. A six-part set covers common sizes from 8 x 9 mm to 18 x 19 mm. Special sets are available for inch sizes and large nuts. A single open ring spanner per size is ideal for topping up a set or replacing a lost size.

What to check before you buy

Check that the jaws fit the nut properly. A loose jaw damages the nut and slips off quick. Choose a spanner made from hardened steel. That stops the jaws from spreading under high loads. A chrome layer protects against rust. The spanner must meet DIN 3113. That guarantees the right dimensions and strength.

Which version suits your job?

For general work in the workshop choose a set with straight or slightly bent jaws. For tight angles a more bent version works better. Need a torque wrench for precise tightening? Look at the torque wrenches. For work on the front axle or suspension use a combination spanner for extra grip.