1/2" Drive x 22mm Extra-Thin Wall Deep Impact Socket - Grey Pneumatic

The Grey Pneumatic 2022MDT 1/2" Drive x 22mm Extra-Thin Wall Deep Impact Socket is engineered for professional technicians facing challenging, restricted access environments, particularly in automotive and industrial service. This specialized impact socket provides reliable engagement on 22mm fasteners, delivering the necessary strength and durability for modern applications without compromising critical access. It is an essential tool for situations where conventional sockets are too thick to fit, such as deeply recessed wheel nuts on trucks and SUVs.

Key Features

• Extra-Thin Wall Construction: Designed to navigate confined spaces, this socket offers enhanced access to fasteners in areas like around brake components, within wheel wells, and in tight engine bay clearances that are typically inaccessible with standard impact sockets.
• Deep Impact Socket Design: The deep well profile ensures full engagement on recessed nuts and studs, maintaining superior contact with the fastener head to minimize the risk of rounding, even under high torque applications. Grey Pneumatic's High Torque Drive system transfers pressure from the socket's thinner wall section towards the thicker part, allowing up to 20% more torque to be applied while reducing fastener wear.
• Professional-Grade Impact Steel: Manufactured from high-strength, heat-treated chrome-molybdenum alloy steel, this socket is built to withstand the repetitive force and high stress from powerful cordless and pneumatic impact tools in demanding professional settings.
• Corrosion-Resistant Finish: A durable black oxide coating helps resist rust, corrosion, and the degrading effects of common shop chemicals and harsh working conditions, extending the socket's lifespan and preserving its professional appearance.
• 1/2" Drive x 22mm Size: Compatible with standard 1/2" drive impact wrenches and ratchets, making it ideal for 22mm lug nuts on many trucks, SUVs, and late-model passenger vehicles, as well as a wide array of common suspension, chassis, and drivetrain fasteners.

Applications

• Vehicle Wheel Service: Essential for the removal and installation of 22mm lug nuts on many trucks, SUVs, and late-model passenger vehicles, particularly those with limited clearance around the wheel hub.
• Suspension and Chassis Work: Perfectly suited for accessing 22mm hardware on suspension, steering, and subframe components where clearances are often extremely tight.
• Engine and Drivetrain Maintenance: Facilitates navigation of recessed or partially obstructed fasteners within engine compartments, transmissions, and various undercar systems.
• Industrial and Fleet Maintenance: Reliable for servicing a variety of industrial and fleet equipment that utilizes 22mm impact-rated fasteners.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Grey Pneumatic
• Model: 2022MDT
• Drive Size: 1/2"
• Socket Size: 22mm
• Type: Deep, extra-thin wall, 6-point impact
• Material: Chrome-Molybdenum Alloy Steel
• Weight: 0.5 lbs
• Overall Length: 3.07 inches
• Outside Diameter: 1.16 inches

Note for Technicians: Due to its extra-thin wall design, this socket should only be used on wheel nuts where limited torque is applied. It is designed for use exclusively with 1/2" drive tools; reducing adapters should not be used. Grey Pneumatic's Extra Thin Wall Impact Sockets are not covered by the standard GP Warranty due to their specialized nature.