3/8" Drive 12-Point SAE 1/2" Shallow Socket - J.H. Williams

The J.H. Williams JHWB-1216 3/8" Drive 12-Point SAE 1/2" Shallow Socket is engineered for the demanding environments of professional automotive and industrial repair. It features a precision-machined, shallow profile and SuperTorque™ lobular openings, providing reliable access to 1/2" SAE fasteners in confined spaces while minimizing the risk of rounding. Constructed from cold-formed alloy steel and fully heat-treated, this professional-grade socket maintains robust strength under high-torque applications, ensuring dependable performance for challenging service tasks.

Key Features

• 3/8" Drive Compatibility: Designed for seamless integration with standard 3/8" drive ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches, essential for professional service bays and industrial operations.
• 12-Point SuperTorque™ Design: Features lobular openings for multiple contact points, allowing efficient positioning on hex fasteners and significantly reducing the risk of rounding bolts and nuts in high-stress applications while delivering greater turning power.
• 1/2" SAE Sizing: Precision-machined for a secure, accurate fit on 1/2" imperial fasteners commonly found on domestic vehicles, light trucks, and various industrial machinery.
• Shallow Profile for Confined Access: The compact length is specifically beneficial for accessing fasteners in tight clearance areas, such as engine compartments, under dashboards, or near vehicle firewalls and frame components.
• Professional-Grade Durability: Manufactured from cold-formed alloy steel, precision machined, and fully heat-treated, this socket is built to withstand consistent impact and high-torque demands typical of professional automotive and industrial repair and maintenance, and features a chrome finish for easy cleaning.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty: Backed by J.H. Williams' limited lifetime warranty, ensuring confidence in its long-term reliability and performance for professional use.

Applications

This shallow 3/8" drive socket is an essential tool for professional technicians servicing passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and fleet vehicles requiring work on 1/2" SAE fasteners. It is commonly used for components like accessory mounts, smaller suspension hardware, brackets, and general repair tasks where standard or deep sockets are obstructed. In industrial and mechanical maintenance, the JHWB-1216 is well-suited for assembly and service work on machinery, equipment frames, and fixtures with limited access around standard hex fasteners.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: J.H. Williams
• Model Number: JHWB-1216
• Drive Size: 3/8"
• Socket Size: 1/2"
• Point Count: 12-point
• Measurement System: SAE
• Weight: 0.06 lb