The Astro Pneumatic 78310 10PC 3/8" Drive Nano Impact Sockets - SAE set provides professional technicians with a compact solution for fasteners in exceptionally tight spaces. Engineered from precision broached forged CR-MO steel, these sockets are designed for durability and consistent performance in demanding automotive and industrial environments. Their ultra-short profile significantly enhances access where traditional shallow or stubby impact sockets cannot reach.
Key Features
- Ultra-Compact Design: At just 0.88" (22.5mm) long, these nano impact sockets are 35% shorter than standard shallow impact sockets and 15% shorter than other stubby impact sockets, providing unparalleled access in confined areas.
- Enhanced Wrench Access: Each socket features a 17mm outside hex, allowing for additional leverage and access with a wrench when working in restricted clearances.
- Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from forged CR-MO (Chromium-Molybdenum) steel, these sockets boast superior material thickness between the socket body and drive, ensuring robust strength and longevity under high-torque impact applications.
- Precision Broached: The precision broached design ensures a secure and accurate fit on fasteners, reducing the risk of rounding and improving efficiency.
- SAE Sizing: This 10-piece set includes common SAE sizes to accommodate a wide range of bolts and nuts found in North American vehicles and machinery.
Applications
These nano impact sockets are indispensable for professional mechanics and industrial technicians working on intricate assemblies or in constricted engine bays, undercarriages, and machinery. They are ideal for tasks such as removing and installing fasteners on suspension components, exhaust systems, transmissions, brake calipers, and various engine accessories where space is at a premium. Their robust construction makes them suitable for use with 3/8" drive impact wrenches and ratchets in both automotive service and heavy-duty industrial maintenance.
Specifications
- Socket Length: 0.88" (22.5mm)
- Drive Size: 3/8"
- Material: Forged CR-MO Steel
- External Hex Size: 17mm
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