1/2" Drive 9/16" 12-Point Deep Length Hand Socket - Stanley Proto Industrial Tools

The Stanley Proto J5318 1/2" Drive 9/16" 12-Point Deep Length Hand Socket is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who demand reliable performance and access in challenging environments. This robust hand socket combines a deep well design with Proto's innovative TORQUEPLUS® system, allowing for superior grip and increased torque application on fasteners, even those that are worn or rusted.

Key Features

• 9/16" 12-Point Opening: Provides multiple engagement angles for efficient fastener acquisition and secure grip, ideal for use on stubborn or damaged fasteners, and also on fasteners made from soft materials.
• 1/2" Square Drive: Ensures compatibility with a broad range of professional-grade ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions for versatile application.
• Deep Length Design (3-1/4"): Offers extended reach for accessing recessed or deeply seated fasteners that standard sockets cannot reach.
• TORQUEPLUS® Wrenching System: Designed to engage with the fastener flats, not the corners, which helps to minimize fastener rounding, extend fastener life, and allows for easier turning of worn, rounded, or rusted fasteners.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from alloy steel and heat-treated for a balance of strength and hardness, featuring a chrome finish for enhanced corrosion resistance.

Applications

This deep length hand socket is an essential tool for automotive repair, industrial maintenance, and various mechanical tasks. Its extended reach makes it particularly useful for accessing fasteners on engine components, suspension systems, machinery assemblies, and other applications where clearance is limited. The 12-point design also provides flexibility in tight spaces by offering more points of engagement.

Specifications

• Socket Size: 9/16"
• Drive Size: 1/2"
• Points: 12
• Overall Length: 3-1/4"
• Material: Alloy Steel