The Britool Hallmark 12-Piece Extra-Long Flexi Ring Ratchet Spanner Set is a professional metric spanner set designed to combine extended reach, increased leverage and flexible-head access for demanding automotive, aviation, engineering and workshop applications.
Covering every metric size from 8mm through to 19mm, the set features an extra-long, flat-profile design with a conventional open end at one end and a flexible 72-tooth ratcheting ring at the other.
The extended beam provides additional reach and leverage, particularly useful when initially loosening stubborn fasteners with the open-ended side. At the opposite end, the fine 72-tooth ratchet mechanism requires as little as 5° of movement, making it particularly effective when working in confined spaces where only a small working arc is available.
The 0° offset flexible ring head can be repositioned to improve access to awkwardly located fasteners, combining the slim characteristics of a flat spanner with the versatility of a flex-head ratchet mechanism.
Manufactured from heat-treated Chrome Vanadium steel, each spanner is laser marked with its size, individual part number and distinctive Britool Hallmark "The Marque of Skill" branding.
The complete 12-piece set is supplied in precision-cut Tool Control EVA foam for organised professional toolbox and roll-cab storage.
Key Features
- Genuine Britool Hallmark professional spanner set
- 12-piece metric set covering 8mm to 19mm
- Every consecutive metric size from 8mm through to 19mm
- Extra-long beam design
- Increased reach for difficult-to-access fasteners
- Increased leverage compared with shorter conventional spanners
- Open-ended spanner at one end
- Flexible ratcheting ring at the opposite end
- 72-tooth ratchet mechanism
- Requires as little as 5° working arc
- 0° offset flat-profile ring head
- Flexible ring head for improved positioning and access
- Manufactured from heat-treated Chrome Vanadium steel
- Laser marked with individual size and part number
- Distinctive Britool Hallmark "The Marque of Skill" branding
- Suitable for automotive, aviation and engineering applications
- Individual replacement spanners available separately
- Supplied in precision-cut Tool Control EVA foam
12 Metric Spanners Included
The set contains the following sizes:
- 8mm
- 9mm
- 10mm
- 11mm
- 12mm
- 13mm
- 14mm
- 15mm
- 16mm
- 17mm
- 18mm
- 19mm
With every consecutive metric size from 8mm to 19mm, the set provides excellent coverage of commonly encountered fasteners in professional automotive, mechanical and engineering applications.
Extra-Long Design for Increased Reach & Leverage
One of the key advantages of this Britool Hallmark set is the extra-long beam design.
The increased overall length provides greater reach when accessing fasteners positioned deeper within engine bays, machinery and mechanical assemblies.
The longer beam also provides increased leverage compared with a shorter conventional spanner, reducing the amount of hand force required to generate a given turning force at the fastener.
This can be particularly useful when initially loosening tight fasteners using the open-ended side of the spanner.
As with all hand tools, additional leverage should be applied in a controlled manner and within the intended capability of the tool and fastener.
72-Tooth Fine Ratchet Mechanism
Each spanner incorporates a professional 72-tooth ratchet mechanism within the ring end.
The fine-tooth mechanism requires approximately 5° of handle movement between engagement positions, making it especially useful where surrounding components severely restrict the available working arc.
Once a fastener has been loosened, the ratcheting ring allows it to be turned repeatedly without continually removing and repositioning the spanner.
This can significantly improve convenience when working around engine components, pipework, machinery, aircraft assemblies and other restricted-access areas.
Flexible Ratcheting Ring Head
The ratcheting ring end features a flexible head, allowing its working angle to be adjusted relative to the extra-long spanner beam.
This allows the user to approach compatible fasteners from different angles when a straight-line approach is obstructed by surrounding components.
The combination of an extra-long handle, flexible ring head and fine 72-tooth ratchet mechanism makes the set particularly versatile for fasteners located in difficult-to-reach positions.
Flat Profile with 0° Offset Ring
The spanners feature a 0° offset ring design, maintaining a flat overall profile.
This is particularly useful when working in areas where clearance above or around the fastener is limited.
The flexible head then provides the ability to change the working angle when required, giving the user the benefits of both a flat-profile spanner and an adjustable flex-head design.
Chrome Vanadium Steel Construction
Each spanner is manufactured from heat-treated Chrome Vanadium steel, providing the strength and durability required for demanding professional hand-tool applications.
The combination of heat-treated Cr-V construction, an extended beam and a professional ratcheting mechanism makes these spanners suitable for regular use in automotive, aviation, mechanical and engineering environments.
Professional Automotive, Aviation & Engineering Applications
The combination of extended reach, increased leverage and flexible-head access makes this set suitable for applications including:
- Aviation maintenance
- Automotive servicing and repairs
- Engine bay maintenance
- Engine and drivetrain work
- Vehicle mechanical repairs
- Mechanical engineering
- Machinery servicing
- Industrial maintenance
- Plant machinery
- Agricultural machinery
- Professional garages
- Fleet workshops
- Engineering workshops
- General professional maintenance
The extra-long format is particularly useful where conventional-length spanners do not provide sufficient reach or leverage, while the flexible ratcheting ring provides an advantage where available working movement is restricted.
Laser-Marked Tool Identification
Each spanner is individually laser marked with its size, part number and Britool Hallmark branding.
The distinctive "The Marque of Skill" Hallmark identification provides clear product recognition, while the individual size and part-number markings make it easier to select and replace specific tools.
Individual Replacement Spanners Available
Individual spanners from this set are available separately as and when required.
This allows an individual missing or worn spanner to be replaced without purchasing another complete set.
It also provides professional workshops with the option of purchasing additional examples of frequently used sizes where required.
Tool Control EVA Foam Storage
The complete 12-piece set is supplied in precision-cut Tool Control EVA foam.
Each spanner has its own dedicated position, keeping the set organised within a compatible toolbox or roll-cab drawer.
The organised layout allows individual sizes to be identified quickly and also makes it immediately apparent when a tool has not been returned to its correct position after completing a job.
This makes the set particularly suitable for professional workshops where tool organisation, accountability and rapid identification are important.
The Britool Hallmark Range
The Britool Hallmark range was developed by Britool in the 1980s for the automotive aftermarket and has been a long-established choice for professional workshop users.
Each tool carries distinctive Britool Hallmark branding,
, providing clear identification and reflecting the professional tooling heritage of the range.
The Britool Hallmark guarantee covers defects in materials and/or workmanship when tools are used for the purpose for which they were designed and for their expected service life.
The guarantee does not extend to fair wear and tear, moving parts such as ratchet mechanisms, or consumable items such as bits and repair kits.
As these spanners incorporate moving ratchet mechanisms, those mechanisms are subject to the applicable warranty exclusions.
Important Information
- Brand: Britool Hallmark
- Set contains 12 metric flexi ratchet combination spanners
- Size range: 8mm to 19mm
- Includes every consecutive metric size between 8mm and 19mm
- Spanner design: Extra Long / Flat Profile / Flex Head
- Conventional open end at one end
- Flexible ratcheting ring at the opposite end
- Ratchet mechanism: 72 teeth
- Minimum working arc: approximately 5°
- Ring design: 0° offset
- Material: Heat-Treated Chrome Vanadium Steel
- Extra-long beam provides increased reach and leverage
- Laser marked with size, part number and Hallmark branding
- Individual replacement spanners available separately
- Supplied in Tool Control EVA foam
- Always select the correct spanner size and fully engage the fastener before applying turning force
- Avoid using additional extension tubes or other improvised methods to increase leverage beyond the tool's intended use