3/8"DR. 6PT UNI SKT 13MM - GearWrench

The GearWrench 84359N 3/8" Drive, 6-Point Universal 13mm Socket is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring reliable performance in challenging environments. This robust metric socket provides exceptional access to fasteners in confined or angled spaces, making it an indispensable tool for complex automotive and industrial tasks. Its design prioritizes durability and fastener protection, ensuring efficient work.

Key Features

• Universal Joint Design: The integrated universal joint allows for enhanced flexibility, enabling access to fasteners at angles up to approximately 45 degrees where a standard straight socket cannot reach. This design is particularly beneficial for navigating obstacles in cramped engine bays or machinery.
• 6-Point Configuration: The 6-point design provides a secure, strong grip on hexagonal fasteners, distributing torque across the flats of the fastener rather than the corners. This reduces the risk of rounding, even on stubborn or corroded bolts.
• Off-Corner Loading: Featuring an off-corner loading design, this socket applies force to the fastener's flats, minimizing wear and extending the life of both the fastener and the socket.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo), the socket offers exceptional strength and resistance to the high stresses of professional use. A manganese phosphate coating provides corrosion resistance, ensuring longevity.
• High-Visibility Markings: Equipped with high-visibility laser-etched markings and secondary hard-stamped size markings, the 13mm size is easily identifiable, reducing search time and improving workflow efficiency.

Applications

The GearWrench 84359N universal socket is ideal for various professional applications, particularly where clearance is limited. It excels in automotive repair for tasks such as reaching exhaust manifold bolts, suspension components, engine accessory fasteners, and oil drain plugs that are in awkward positions. In industrial settings, it proves invaluable for machinery maintenance, equipment assembly, and any job requiring access to fasteners in tight or obstructed areas.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 84359N
• Drive Size: 3/8"
• Socket Type: 6-Point Universal Metric Socket
• Socket Size: 13mm
• Material: Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo)
• Finish: Manganese Phosphate Coating