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Question

Identify the tool in the given figure.

This question was previously asked in
RRB ALP/Technician 2018 CBT 2 Electronics Mechanic Question Paper (23-Jan-2019) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Ratchet spanner

Explanation:

Spanners:

  • Spanners are used for operating threaded fasteners, bolts, and nuts.
  • They are made with jaws or opening that fit square on hexagonal nuts and bolts and screw heads.
  • They are made of high tensile or alloy steel.
  • They are drop-forged and heat-treated for strength.
  • Finally they are given a smooth surface finish for ease of gripping.
The basic types of spanners are:
  • Open end spanners
  • tube or tubular box spanners
  • Socket spanners
  • Ring spanners
Ratchet spanners:
  • It is a type of socket spanner.
  • Ratchet spanners feature a closed head with a multi-toothed ring featuring a ratchet function, allowing the user to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts without having to remove and re-position the tool.

Socket spanners:

  • The socket is one of the fastest and most convenient of all the spanners.
  • Sockets come in two sizes; standard and deep.
  • Standard sockets will handle most of the work, while the extra reach of the deep socket is occasionally needed.
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