Quick Facts — GEDORE 2697920 Socket adapter with magnet
- Brand: GEDORE
- Model: 2697920
- EAN: 4010886934913
- Type: Socket adapter with magnet
- Square drive: 1/2"
- Sockets: up to 36 mm spanner size
- Material: Vanadium steel 31CrV3, polished
The GEDORE 2697920 is a 1/2" socket adapter with a spring-loaded holding magnet that centres the screw or nut in the socket. It takes 1/2" sockets for spanner sizes up to 36 mm and is made for work in confined spaces and hard-to-reach screw connections.
The permanent magnet holds even large screws in place without direct contact, so the screw or nut can be driven in directly with one hand. The adapter is hot forged in 31CrV3 vanadium steel and polished.
When does socket adapter 2697920 from GEDORE make the most sense?
Socket adapter 2697920 pays off when the screw or nut must stay in the socket during one-handed work in confined spaces. The magnetic field keeps screws and nuts centred in the socket without direct contact, and the spring mechanism holds them in position even at larger sizes.
Applications for socket adapter 2697920 from GEDORE
The adapter is built for hand-operated sockets with square drive as per DIN 3120 and ISO 1174 with ball locking device. Typical uses are:
- Confined spaces where the screw connection is hard to reach.
- One-handed work where the screw or nut is driven in directly from the socket.
- Larger screws and nuts that need strong magnetic holding.
Technical Specifications
| Drive | Square as per DIN 3120, ISO 1174, with ball locking device |
| Magnet | Permanent magnet with spring mechanism |
| Manufacture | Hot forged |
Used by: Vehicle mechanics. Maintenance fitters. Machine service technicians. Assembly workers.
Common in: Vehicle workshops. Machinery maintenance. Manufacturing industry. Assembly workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does socket adapter 2697920 from GEDORE suit sockets with a large spanner size?
Yes, up to 36 mm spanner size. Adapter 2697920 is made for 1/2" sockets with square drive as per DIN 3120 and ISO 1174 with ball locking device; larger sockets do not fit.
How does socket adapter 2697920 from GEDORE hold the screw in place?
With a strong permanent magnet and a spring mechanism. The magnetic field centres the screw or nut in the socket without direct contact, so it can be driven in directly with one hand.
What distinguishes socket adapter 2697920 from GEDORE from other socket adapters?
It has a built-in holding magnet with spring mechanism that fixes even large screws centrally in the socket. The adapter is hot forged in 31CrV3 vanadium steel and polished.