IMP PNLS UNV 3/8DR 6PT 18 - GearWrench

The GearWrench 84468 3/8" Drive 18mm 6-Point X-Core™ Pinless Universal Impact Metric Socket is engineered for professional technicians requiring robust performance and superior access in challenging work environments. This impact-rated universal socket delivers exceptional strength and durability for fastening applications where traditional sockets fall short due to limited clearance or awkward angles. Its innovative design ensures efficient torque transfer while minimizing the risk of fastener damage.

Key Features

• X-Core™ Pinless Joint Design: Offers significantly increased strength and durability, outperforming pinned universal designs by up to four times, ensuring reliability under high-torque impact conditions.
• 30° Maximum Operating Flex Angle: Provides enhanced access to fasteners in confined spaces and at various angles, improving efficiency and reducing the need for multiple tools.
• Off-Corner Loading Design: Reduces fastener rounding by distributing stress across the flats of the fastener rather than the corners, preserving both the fastener and the socket.
• Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel Construction: Manufactured from premium chrome molybdenum (Cr-Mo) steel for exceptional strength and long-lasting durability, capable of withstanding the rigors of professional use.
• Black Oxide Finish: Provides superior corrosion resistance, protecting the socket from rust and wear in demanding automotive and industrial settings.
• High-Visibility Markings: Features clearly laser-etched and hard-stamped size markings for quick and easy identification, even in low-light conditions.

Applications

This universal impact socket is an indispensable tool for automotive repair, heavy machinery maintenance, and industrial assembly tasks. It is ideal for accessing stubborn or hard-to-reach fasteners in areas such as engine bays, suspension systems, exhaust components, and complex industrial equipment. Its ability to pivot allows technicians to work effectively around obstructions, making it suitable for loosening or tightening bolts in constrained or awkward positions where straight sockets cannot engage.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 84468
• Drive Size: 3/8 inch
• Socket Type: Universal Impact Metric Socket
• Point Count: 6-Point
• Socket Size: 18mm
• Material: Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (Cr-Mo)
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Overall Length: 2.197 inches
• Weight (Catalog): 0.280 lb