1/2-Inch Drive 12-Point Long Hand Socket

Brief Overview

This 1/2-inch drive 12-point long hand socket delivers the precision and durability your shop needs for professional fastening work. The extended length accommodates recessed fasteners and confined spaces where standard sockets fall short. Chrome-plated construction resists corrosion and maintains appearance through heavy daily use. If you're running a mixed fastener environment, consider pairing these with 6-point alternatives for maximum versatility across your inventory.

Key Features

• 12-Point Internal Profile: Reduces rounding risk on metric fasteners; provides multiple engagement angles for stripped or damaged fasteners
• Extended Socket Length: 77mm standard length (up to 85mm on larger sizes) reaches fasteners in recessed or deep-set applications
• Chrome-Plated Steel Construction: Corrosion-resistant finish suitable for wet, salt-air, and high-humidity environments
• Knurled Grip Band: Mid-body texture improves handling control during torque application
• Chamfered Entry: Guides square drive engagement and reduces wear on the drive interface
• 1/2-Inch Square Drive: Universal compatibility with impact wrenches, torque wrenches, and hand ratchets

Why Resellers Choose This Socket Line

Profit Margins: Long sockets command a price premium over standard sockets; customers accept higher costs for accessibility in tight spaces.

Customer Retention: Shops that stock these sockets capture repeat orders from technicians working on modern vehicle designs with deep-set fasteners. Once a mechanic experiences the advantage, they request them specifically.

Inventory Flexibility: The 8-36mm range covers both metric and SAE fastening scenarios in a single product family. Stock depth drives transaction frequency.

Technical Specifications

Size (mm)	D1 (mm)	D2 (mm)	T (mm)	L (mm)	Part Number
8	13.5	22	12	77	544208
9	13.9	22	12	77	544209
10	15.5	22	12	77	544210
11	15.5	22	12	77	544211
12	18	22	12	77	544212
13	19	22	12	77	544213
14	20.5	22	15	77	544214
15	22	21	15	77	544215
16	22	21	15	77	544216
17	24	22	15	77	544217
18	26	23	18	77	544218
19	26	23	18	77	544219
21	28	25	18	77	544221
22	30	26	21	77	544222
24	32	28	24	77	544224
27	36	30	27	77	544227
30	40	34	30	77	544230
32	42	36	33	78	544232
34	46	36	33	85	544234
36	50	36	33	85	544236

D1 = Drive end diameter | D2 = Socket opening diameter | T = Wall thickness | L = Total length

Recommended Application Contexts

• Automotive suspension and engine work (deep fasteners common in modern designs)
• Industrial machinery assembly requiring access through narrow channels
• Precision equipment maintenance where fastener depth exceeds standard socket reach
• European metric fastener work (12-point profile optimized for DIN/ISO standards)

Your Value Proposition

Stock these sockets to position your shop as equipped for the jobs competitors turn away. Long sockets represent a technical upgrade that justifies premium pricing and differentiates your service offering from generic tool retailers.