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.