What is the use of Socket Rail

MLTOOLS Socket Rail

This socket rail can hold up to 90 sockets, and it comes with black color, so it is easy to identify the set at one glance to know which holder you will need. This socket rail can hold up to 45 sockets each, 15 of ½ ¼ and 3/8- inch sockets. It comes with a tray so that it can be set on a flat surface or in a toolbox. MLtools can hold the 90 devices in 2 separate plates one to hold shallow sockets and the other to hold deep sockets on the other side. It measures 20 inches long by 5 inches wide by slightly over an inch of height. It is stable during movement as it has a locking feature to prevent anything from shifting during movement and a labeling system for convenience.

Pros

High holding

Has a blue and red base which makes it easy for color coding

A labeling system for convenience

Cons

The two separate trays are hectic to keep track of

It is impossible to add extra racks

3-Piece Aluminum Socket Organizer

These Ares are one of the best socket rails as they come in different sizes and color. The rails are 17 inches long and hold up to 16 sockets. The sockets held here are for ½ ¼ 3/8 inches. One of the fascinating features of 3-piece aluminum socket organizer is that one can switch the clips that hold sockets out and move them from one rail to another. This feature helps when you have few sockets that you require for, and you can quickly sort them for convenience. The company sells the clips separately, and the fact that one can interchange them makes this the best.

Pros

The rail can be customized by interchanging the rails.

It comes with three separate rails.

 Durable plastic clips that ensure no slippage.

Cons

The rails are too long hence challenging to lie straight in specific boxes

End caps may sometimes slide off

Neiko 03965A Socket Set Tray Organizer

The Neiko rails are one of the best socket rails as they come with three separate trays for ½ ¼ and 3/8 inches. They are appealing to the eyes as they have a plastic which is bright red. Customers of this rails praise them for sturdy construction and clips that are labeled individually for every socket; thus the user will know where to put which socket. The plastic posts have a locking tool to prevent sockets from sliding off once placed on the rail. The trays fit well many of the toolboxes and are easy to find due to their bright color. Neiko rail measures 20inches long by 4.7nches high and 3 inches wide. It is the most substantial half inch socket rail. It is highly reviewed and hence ranked as one of the best socket rails for stability and firmness.

Pros

Easily Identified due to its bright color

Spacious as it has three separate rails

Has tightening mechanism at its bottom surface to hold sockets during movement

Cons

Cannot be laid slanting

Its slightly thicker pegs may not fit all sockets

3 -Piece Aluminum Socket Organizer Olsa Tools

Olsa rails are recommended for users who have expansive tools they would want to access and display. They can be mounted on walls or other surfaces with a solid background. They are useful in commercial places such as a garage where a location is essential. They measure 17inches long by 1 inch tall, and I inch wide. The rails can be customized using extra clips sold separately by the company.

Pros

Strong and durable

Easily mounted

Can be customized by adding extra clips

Cons

Has no labeling mechanisms hence sorting may be difficult.