3/8" Drive 4 & 8-Point SAE 5/16" Shallow Socket - J.H. Williams

The J.H. Williams JHWBD-810 3/8" Drive SAE 5/16" Shallow Socket is a professional-grade tool designed for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Crafted from high-grade chrome vanadium steel, this socket delivers exceptional durability and consistent performance. Its innovative design ensures superior fastener engagement and efficient power transfer.

Key Features

• Professional-Grade Construction: Manufactured from high-grade chrome vanadium steel, ensuring superior strength, corrosion resistance, and a long service life in rigorous working environments.
• SuperTorque™ Lobular Openings: Features J.H. Williams' exclusive SuperTorque™ lobular design, engineered to grip the flats of fasteners, preventing rounding and providing greater turning power.
• Versatile 4 & 8-Point Design: The dual 4 and 8-point configuration allows for engagement with both square and hexagonal 5/16" SAE fasteners, enhancing versatility for various applications.
• 3/8" Drive Compatibility: Designed with a 3/8" drive, this socket is compatible with a wide range of standard professional ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches, integrating seamlessly into existing toolsets.
• Shallow Profile for Confined Spaces: The shallow depth allows for effective access and operation on fasteners located in tight clearances and restricted areas, common in engine bays and complex machinery.

Applications

This J.H. Williams 3/8" drive 5/16" shallow socket is an indispensable tool for professional automotive technicians and industrial mechanics. It is ideally suited for tasks involving smaller SAE fasteners in confined spaces, making it perfect for engine maintenance, transmission work, chassis adjustments, and general equipment repair. Its dual-point design also makes it useful for maintenance on older machinery and specialized industrial equipment that may utilize both square and hex fasteners.