CHROME SKT 3/8" DR 8PT STANDARD - Wright Tool

The Wright Tool 3316 CHROME SKT 3/8" DR 8PT STANDARD is a professional-grade 8-point standard socket engineered for automotive and industrial professionals. Designed for exceptional grip and durability, this 1/2-inch socket is ideal for tackling square-headed fasteners in demanding work environments. Its robust construction and precision manufacturing ensure reliable performance for critical tasks.

Key Features

• Patented Wright Drive® Design: Distributes contact over a larger surface area of the fastener, significantly increasing gripping power and strength while minimizing the risk of rounding corners.
• Premium Alloy Steel Construction: Forged, machined, and precision heat-treated for optimal hardness, ductility, and unyielding strength, ensuring long-lasting tool life in rigorous use.
• Durable Chrome Finish: Provides superior corrosion resistance, easy cleanup, and a bright, reflective surface for quick identification in a busy toolbox or dimly lit workspace.
• Optimized Wall Thickness: Crafted with thinner walls compared to impact sockets, allowing for improved access in confined spaces and tight clearances often encountered in automotive and machinery repair.
• Meets Industry Standards: Manufactured to meet or exceed ASME B107 hand tool standards, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
• Made in the USA: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Barberton, Ohio, upholding a legacy of American craftsmanship and quality.

Applications

The Wright Tool 3316 8-point standard socket is an essential tool for engaging square-headed fasteners commonly found in various professional settings. It excels in applications such as loosening and tightening drain and fill plugs on transmissions, axle housings, and rear ends of older vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment. This socket is also perfectly suited for square pipe plugs, lag bolts, square-headed set screws, and maintenance on agricultural machinery, marine engines, compressors, and antique equipment where square fasteners are prevalent. Its design prevents slippage and fastener rounding, making it indispensable for maintaining the integrity of crucial components.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Wright Tool
• Model Number: 3316
• Drive Size: 3/8 inch
• Socket Size: 1/2 inch
• Number of Points: 8
• Overall Length: Approximately 1-5/64 inches