3/8" Drive 12-Point SAE 5/16" Deep Socket

Specifications

• Manufacturer: J.H. Williams
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• Drive Size: 3/8 inch
• Socket Type: Deep, 12-Point
• Measurement System: SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers)
• Socket Size: 5/16 inch
• Weight: 0.08 lbs

Key Features

• 3/8" Drive Connection: This standard drive size ensures compatibility with a wide range of ratchets, extensions, and other drive tools, offering versatility in various tasks.
• 12-Point Configuration: The 12-point design allows for flexible socket engagement, easily gripping fasteners at multiple angles and reducing the need for precise alignment.
• Deep Well Design: Engineered with a deep well, this 5/16" SAE deep socket provides extended reach for accessing recessed nuts and bolts, and for clearing long threaded studs.
• SAE Sizing: Specifically designed for standard imperial fasteners, making it an essential tool for automotive, industrial, and general maintenance applications using non-metric hardware.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured by J.H. Williams, this socket is built for reliable, long-term performance under demanding conditions.

Applications

This 3/8" drive 12-point SAE 5/16" deep socket is suited for a broad range of tasks requiring robust fastener engagement and extended reach.

• Automotive Repair: Ideal for working on engines, chassis, and other vehicle components where 5/16" SAE fasteners are common and often deeply set.
• Industrial Maintenance: Used in machinery assembly, equipment repair, and other industrial settings that utilize standard imperial hardware.
• Construction and Fabrication: Effective for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts in various structural and fabrication projects.
• General Household & DIY: Useful for home improvement projects and general repairs that involve 5/16" SAE fasteners in hard-to-reach locations.

Benefits

• Enhanced Fastener Engagement: The 12-point geometry grips fasteners securely from multiple angles, allowing for quick socket application and reducing the risk of stripping or rounding bolt heads.
• Superior Access in Tight Spaces: Its deep well design provides the necessary clearance over long bolts and access to recessed fasteners, saving time and effort on challenging jobs.
• Reliable Performance: J.H. Williams' commitment to quality ensures this 5/16" deep socket offers consistent, dependable torque transfer and a long service life.
• Increased Efficiency: The combination of versatile 3/8" drive, quick-engaging 12-point design, and deep reach capabilities allows users to complete tasks faster and with greater ease.
• Reduced Tool Wear: Precision manufacturing ensures a snug fit, minimizing slippage and extending the life of both the socket and the fasteners.