Socket Rails
Socket rails organise your sockets and keep them handy. You click each socket onto a clip along the rail. Pick the drive size that matches your sockets: 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2". Consider the number of clips and the overall length. A rail with fifteen clips holds more than one with seven. Some rails come with a hanging hole, so you can mount them on a wall or in a cabinet. Steel lasts longer under heavy use than plastic.
Slip-on rail Set for Sockets | with 80 Clips | for Sockets 6.3 mm (1/4") | 10 mm (3/8") | 12.5 mm (1/2")
Socket Holders | 3 pcs.
Plastic Socket Holder | magnetic | 6.3 mm (1/4")
Plastic Socket Holder | magnetic | 12.5 mm (1/2")
Socket Rail with 12 Clips | 20 mm (3/4")
Socket Rail with 15 Clips | 10 mm (3/8")
Socket Rail with 15 Clips | 12.5 mm (1/2")
Socket Rail with 15 Clips | 6.3 mm (1/4")
Socket Rail with 7 Clips | 10 mm (3/8")
Socket Rail with 7 Clips | 12.5 mm (1/2")
Socket Rail with 7 Clips | 6.3 mm (1/4")
Socket Rails for Your Sockets
Which size do you need?
Socket rails are available for drives of 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2". The clips must fit the socket. A 1/2" socket will not click onto a rail for 1/4". Always check the drive size of your sockets. If you choose the wrong size, your socket will be loose or jam.
Steel or plastic?
Steel rails are more robust and can carry more weight. Plastic rails are lighter and do not rust. For daily use in the workshop, steel is often the better choice. For a home user or for light sockets, plastic is fine. Also check the number of clips: a rail with fifteen clips offers more space than one with seven.
What to look for when ordering?
Check the length of the rail and the number of clips. Does the rail fit in your drawer or on the wall? Some rails can be hung up. That saves space and keeps your sockets within reach. Choose a rail that fits the number of sockets you use daily.
Socket rails belong with ratchet handles and extensions. Put your sockets on a ratchet handle of your choice and increase your reach with extensions. If a socket does not fit your drive, an adaptor helps. In a spot where a straight handle will not fit, use a flexible handle.