1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point Short Impact Socket

Brief Overview

This 1/2-inch drive 6-point short impact socket is purpose-built for pneumatic and electric impact wrench applications. The compact short design reduces reach and improves accessibility in tight engine bays and confined spaces, making it ideal for production environments and field service work. The socket features a heavy-duty chrome-moly construction with a matte black phosphate finish that resists corrosion and provides excellent visibility under shop lighting. For shops requiring both impact and manual work, consider pairing these with compatible hand sockets for standard ratchet work to maximize tool versatility.

Key Features

• 6-Point Geometry: Precisely grips the hex surface of fasteners, minimizing cam-out and rounding damage—critical for preserving bolt head integrity on repeat removals.
• Short Design: Reduces overall reach by approximately 30% compared to standard sockets, enabling work in engine compartments, transmission tunnels, and other confined areas.
• Impact-Rated Construction: Forged chrome-moly steel body absorbs shock loads from pneumatic impact tools without cracking or deformation.
• Matte Black Finish: Phosphate or black-oxide coating provides corrosion resistance and reduces surface glare for clearer fastener visibility.
• Pin-Detent Drive: Female square recess (1/2″) with through-hole for retaining pin or detent ball—prevents socket drop during use and ensures secure coupling.
• Comprehensive Size Range: 8mm through 36mm in single-millimeter increments, covering the vast majority of fastening tasks (14 sizes total).

Size Specifications

Model	Socket Size (mm)	Drive Width D1 (mm)	Socket Width D2 (mm)	Thickness T (mm)	Overall Length L (mm)
524608P	8	17	24	9.5	38
524610P	10	17	24	9.5	38
524613P	13	21	24	9.5	38
524617P	17	26	26	9.5	38
524618P	18	28	28	9.5	38
524619P	19	28	28	9.5	38
524621P	21	30	30	11	38
524622P	22	32	30	13	38
524623P	23	34	30	13	38
524624P	24	34	30	13	38
524626P	26	38	30	13	40
524627P	27	38	30	13	40
524628P	28	40	30	16.5	42
524630P	30	42	30	16.5	44
524632P	32	44	30	17	44
524634P	34	46	30	20	44
524636P	36	48	30	20	48

Business Advantages for Resellers

• High-Volume Demand: Impact sockets are wear items in active shops. The 14-size range encourages customers to buy complete sets, increasing order values.
• Margin-Friendly: Impact sockets command premium pricing relative to hand sockets due to their specialized construction and durability.
• Retention Tool: Once a mechanic trusts a socket brand for impact work, they return for replacement sets—building long-term customer relationships.
• Shop Essentials: Every professional automotive, industrial, and equipment maintenance facility needs impact sockets. Minimal competition on technical performance.
• Cross-Sell Opportunity: Pair with standard 6-point hand sockets for traditional ratchet applications to offer complete socket solutions.

Technical Application Notes

• Optimal Use: Pneumatic impact wrenches, electric impact drivers, cordless impact tools.
• Fastener Compatibility: Hex-head bolts, nuts, and socket head cap screws in 8–36mm sizes.
• Short Design Advantage: Ideal for engine work, transmission service, suspension assembly, and industrial bolt-up operations where wrench swing space is limited.
• Durability: Chrome-moly forging provides multi-year service life under continuous shop use; replacement sockets ensure zero downtime.

Why Choose This Product

This socket set represents the foundation of any impact tool collection. The comprehensive 8–36mm range eliminates the frustration of missing sizes, while the short design proves invaluable in real-world service bays where space is at a premium. The 6-point geometry delivers the precision that professional mechanics demand, minimizing bolt damage and callbacks. For resellers, this is a non-negotiable inventory item—mechanics will actively seek it out, and the margin is solid.

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