Gedore
Gedore 31 K 20 in Friction Spanner Ratchet Chrome
A 20 in friction spanner ratchet with a 1 degree minimum arc swing, made from chrome vanadium steel with a black oxide finish
- 20 in overall length gives extended reach
- Chrome vanadium steel construction provides high strength
- 1 degree minimum arc swing enables precise movement
- Black oxide finish adds corrosion resistance
- Friction spanner design suits round fastener applications
20-Inch Friction Spanner Ratchet
The Gedore 31 K is a 20-inch friction spanner ratchet built from chrome vanadium steel with a black oxide finish. It suits mechanics and maintenance crews who need a long-leverage hand tool for stubborn fasteners. The round head design provides a one-degree minimum arc swing for work in tight clearances. This non-reversible tool turns in a single direction only.
Fixed-Direction Operation
The non-reversible mechanism means the ratchet cannot change rotation direction without removing it from the fastener. Users must flip the tool or select a different wrench to reverse torque. A one-degree flex range of motion allows slight angular adjustment during use. No quick-release feature is fitted, so sockets stay engaged until manually pulled off.
Simple Hand-Tool Setup
Installation is limited to placing the correct socket onto the drive square and applying force. The absence of a reversing lever or quick-release button reduces parts that can fail. The main limitation is the single-direction drive, which slows work on bolts that need frequent tightening and loosening cycles. The 20-inch length demands adequate swing space around the fastener.
Highlights
- 20 in overall length gives extended reach
- Chrome vanadium steel construction provides high strength
- 1 degree minimum arc swing enables precise movement
- Black oxide finish adds corrosion resistance
- Friction spanner design suits round fastener applications
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the ratchet mechanism on this 20 in friction spanner need periodic replacement?
The friction ratchet has no quick-release or reversible parts, so there is no internal pawl or spring to wear out; only the chrome-vanadium body and black-oxide finish require normal cleaning and lubrication.
What stops the 20 in spanner from slipping when high torque is applied?
The minimum arc swing is 1 degree and the flex range of motion is also 1 degree, so the tool itself limits how far the head can rotate before the friction faces engage fully.
Does the 20 in chrome-vanadium spanner get hot or noisy during all-day use?
The solid steel construction has no moving gears or bearings, so it runs silently and any heat comes only from the workpiece, not from the tool itself.
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