1/2" DRIVE 6 POINT STANDARD X-CORE™ PINLESS IMPACT UNIVERSAL MET - GearWrench

The GearWrench 84728 1/2" Drive 6-Point Standard X-CORE™ Pinless Impact Universal Joint provides professional automotive technicians and industrial mechanics with exceptional durability, enhanced flexibility, and reliable torque transfer in demanding applications. Its innovative pinless design significantly outperforms traditional pinned universal joints, ensuring extended tool life and superior access to fasteners in confined spaces.

Key Features

• X-CORE™ Pinless Design: Features an exclusive four-lug ball-and-socket mechanism, delivering up to four times the durability and improved torque transfer compared to standard pinned universal joints. This design ensures smoother operation and a longer lifespan.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Offers a 30° maximum operating flex angle and smooth 360° rotation, enabling technicians to easily reach and engage fasteners in tight or obstructed areas.
• Secure Fastener Engagement: The 6-point standard construction with an off-corner loading design provides a secure grip on fasteners, minimizing the risk of rounding and maximizing torque application.
• Impact-Grade Construction: Manufactured from high-strength Chrome Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) alloy steel, this universal joint is built to withstand rigorous impact use and extreme torque forces.
• Corrosion Resistance & Visibility: Finished with a protective black oxide coating to resist rust and corrosion, extending tool life in harsh environments. High-visibility laser-etched markings provide quick size identification.
• Professional Standard Compliance: Engineered to meet or exceed ASME strength requirements, ensuring reliability and performance for critical applications.

Applications

This universal joint, specifically an 18mm metric size, is an indispensable tool for a range of professional tasks. It is ideal for automotive repair and maintenance, particularly for reaching bolts in engine compartments, undercarriages, and other challenging vehicle locations. Its robust design also makes it suitable for heavy-duty industrial applications, including machinery repair, assembly lines, and general fabrication where impact-rated tools and flexible access are essential.

Specifications

• Model Number: 84728
• Drive Size: 1/2"
• Fastener Size: 18mm
• Drive Type: 6-Point
• Material: Chrome Molybdenum (Cr-Mo) Steel
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Overall Length: 3.094 inches
• Weight: 0.580 lbs