Milwaukee Friction Ring Vs Pin Detent

Easier to remove the socket.

Milwaukee friction ring vs pin detent.

The purpose of the detent pin is to make sure the socket stays on. Hence it s used for most purposes where more than one socket is needed. Rubber ring keeps the socket on the square. A pin detent wrench provides maximum socket retention that is secure.

The detent pin features a spring loaded ball bearing in the square groove to hold the socket onto the driver. As an aside does anyone have the milwaukee dab radio. Mostly for using with the same socket all the time as it sits really tight. Locking pin or ball holds the socket in place.

The clarke uses a friction ring to hold the socket on. The final big question remains. Pin detent or friction ring. If you line it up with the indent in the socket it will lock on so it s safe for overhead use on linework commercial and industrial sites etc especially when the socket size isn t changing all day.

The work of the hog ring is to hold the adapter or the socket onto the driver. Is there a reason i wouldn t want a detent pin model. Any general recommendations other than milwaukee. A hog ring is designed to work like a snap ring fitted around the square socket drive groove.