Grip-Tite Socket Blog

Something as small as screws, nuts, or bolts should be easy to remove, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. There are several reasons bolt removal can be quite difficult. Some of these reasons are:

• Time or Age
• Rust
• Shape

It could be just one of these things, a combination or all of the three factors above. When any of these factors are present, your everyday socket and wrench will probably be ineffective in getting them out.

Aging Broken Bolts
Broken bolts that had been screwed too tight too long are expected to be hard to remove. With old bolts, applying oil would be the first alternative.

Rust
Friction is good in some instances but bad in others. In this case, rust is definitely not something you want to encounter because it will be even harder to remove a broken bolt.

Shape
Bolts and nuts possess a hexagonal shape for a good reason. Without this shape or all six edges, your wrenches, screws, and sockets are immediately rendered ineffective. So, you end up having a hard time removing rounded bolts using your ordinary tools.

Remove Broken Bolt Right This Minute!
Before you lose your temper with screws and bolts, here’s the good news: you don’t have to sweat it out. You just need to invest in an excellent damaged bolt remover like those offered by Better Tools and Fasteners.

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