The home handyperson, or DIY-er, may have an adjustable wrench (crescent wrench), a few Allen (key) wrenches, some open or closed wrenches (spanner wrench), and possibly a pipe wrench. For many, this is all they will need, but for those in businesses like mechanics, construction, and plumbing, there are many more wrenches available that could be more suitable for the job. Some of them have a specific use, therefore less common and more industry-specific. Then you have your standard types of wrenches – the more common versatile wrenches, that you may find anywhere. Let’s take a closer look at what a wrench is and some of the different types available.

The wrench

Basically, a wrench is a tool that aids in undoing and doing up things such as nuts and bolts, pipes, and more. They are used by mechanics, plumbers, engineers, construction workers, builders, DIY-ers, maintenance providers, and plenty of others. There are over 40 types of wrenches and even adjustable wrenches come in different sizes: jaw width, and handle length.  So, a company like RS have hundreds and hundreds of wrenches in stock with all of the different types, sizes, and quality brands available. Although there are so many different types of wrenches, they are categorised in two main ways: the standard wrench and the specialty wrench.

Standard wrenches

A standard wrench generally refers to the most known and the most owned of the multitude of wrenches available. Such as the crescent wrench or adjustable spanner, the pipe wrench, or open and closed spanner wrenches. Each of these standard wrenches is a versatile tool and not limited to one use or one main industry. They can usually be bought singly or in a kit and are found as part of nearly all tool collections from the home junk drawer collection, to the garage toolbox, to the construction industry, to mechanical businesses, and beyond.

Specialty wrenches

These are the wrenches that have a more dedicated use and are not as common in the average tool collection, but rather in an industry-specific toolbox. Such as the tension wrench. This is used in the automotive industry, whereas a builder wouldn’t have any use for one. A basin wrench on the other hand wouldn’t be in a mechanic’s toolbox but it would be in a plumber’s arsenal of tools. That is because it is designed to reach pipes in hard-to-reach places like under the kitchen sink.

So, whatever business you are in, whatever the job is, whatever it is you are trying to undo, there is a perfect wrench for you. The best way to get quality products and expert advice is by contacting a reputable dealer like RS Components. You can contact them by phone, email, or placing your orders online. One of the essential tools in the world of plumbing, mechanics, construction, and DIY, wrenches come in all shapes, sizes, and applications. From everyday use to a specialised job, find the right wrench with RS – one of the leaders in the tool sales industry.