SHOCKWAVE Imp Duty 3/8" Dr 1/4" Dp 6PT Socket - Milwaukee Electric Tools

The Milwaukee 49-66-6115 SHOCKWAVE™ Impact Duty 3/8" Drive 1/4" Deep 6-Point Socket is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of professional automotive, fleet maintenance, and industrial service. This deep well socket is designed to withstand high-torque impact applications, providing a reliable grip on 1/4" fasteners with impact wrenches, drivers, and ratchets. It ensures consistent, durable performance for technicians requiring professional-grade tools in challenging environments.

Key Features

• SHOCKWAVE™ Impact Duty Design: Features an optimized socket geometry specifically engineered to manage peak torque and mitigate stress cracking, extending tool life under continuous impact use.
• High-Strength Forged Steel: Constructed from heat-treated, high-strength forged steel, providing enhanced durability and longevity to withstand the rigors of demanding automotive, light truck, powersports, and industrial applications.
• 6-Point Non-Slip Hex: This design engages the flats of the fastener, significantly reducing the risk of rounding, which is crucial for effectively tackling stubborn or corroded 1/4" SAE hardware.
• Deep Well Profile: Offers extended reach for accessing fasteners located on hose clamps, various brackets, and recessed engine bay components that shallow sockets cannot reach.
• Readable Size Markings: Stamped and ink-filled 1/4" marking ensures high visibility in low-light, oily, or dirty shop conditions, improving operational efficiency.
• Secure Tool Retention: A dual-hole design and ring groove provide solid engagement with 3/8" drive impact tools and extensions, preventing slippage during high-torque operations.

Applications

This deep impact socket is designed for use with 3/8" drive impact wrenches, cordless impact drivers (with appropriate adapters), and ratchets across a wide array of professional automotive and industrial settings. It is commonly utilized on 1/4" SAE fasteners found on hose clamps, small brackets, under-dash and interior hardware, small engine shrouds, and various underhood accessories on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and powersports equipment. The deep socket profile is particularly beneficial in tight, recessed, or obstructed areas where clearance is limited.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Milwaukee Electric Tools
• Model Number: 49-66-6115
• Drive Size: 3/8"
• Socket Size: 1/4" (SAE), deep, 6-point
• Finish: Black phosphate, corrosion-resistant
• Weight: 0.15 lb
• Dimensions: 4.92 x 1.77 x 0.74 in