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Short black 6-point impact socket with ASTA logo, hex opening and square drive hole

1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point Short Impact Socket, 8–36mm

Heavy-duty 6-point impact socket for 1/2-inch drive tools. Range from 8mm to 36mm with matte black impact-grade coating.

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Description

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

Brief Overview

Built for pneumatic impact wrenches and high-torque applications, this 1/2-inch drive 6-point short impact socket delivers the durability and precision that professional mechanics and shops demand. The 6-point design maximizes fastener grip and minimizes cam-out damage, making it ideal for demanding automotive and industrial work. With sizes spanning 8mm to 36mm, this socket covers the majority of common fastener applications. We also offer larger-capacity 3/4-inch drive alternatives for heavier fastening tasks and complementary socket sets to round out your tool inventory.

Key Features

  • 6-Point Internal Profile: Reduces rounding and fastener damage compared to 12-point designs; provides superior engagement on standard hex fasteners
  • Short Socket Length: Compact design enables access to tight spaces and reduces leverage strain on impact tools
  • Matte Black Impact-Grade Coating: Corrosion-resistant finish withstands shop environments and repeated high-torque cycling
  • Heavy-Walled Construction: Absorbs impact energy without deformation; designed specifically for pneumatic impact wrench use
  • Retaining Pin Hole: Through-hole in drive shank accommodates detent ball or retaining pin for secure attachment
  • 1/2-Inch Square Drive: Compatible with all standard 1/2-inch drive impact wrenches and ratchets

Business Advantages for Resellers

This socket range is a core inventory item for any shop or tool distributor:

  • High Turnover: 6-point short sockets are consumable-adjacent—shops rebuy frequently due to wear, loss, or inventory rotation
  • Essential Size Coverage: 8mm to 36mm covers 90% of automotive fastening (wheels, engine components, suspension)
  • Impulse Add-On: Mechanics purchasing impact wrenches will routinely add sockets to their order; position this as a bundle opportunity
  • Professional Grade: Heavy-walled construction commands margin over consumer-grade alternatives while justifying bulk orders
  • Margin-Friendly: Lightweight to stock, zero spoilage, excellent shelf life

Technical Specifications

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

Note: D1 and D2 represent the outer diameter dimensions at key points; L indicates overall socket length; T represents wall thickness at critical zones.

Application Context

This socket range is purpose-built for:

  • Automotive assembly and disassembly (wheels, brake lines, suspension fasteners)
  • Engine work (head bolts, intake/exhaust fastener removal)
  • Industrial maintenance (machinery assembly, equipment fastening)
  • Pneumatic impact wrench applications (high-speed, high-torque scenarios)

The short design is particularly valuable in confined spaces where standard-length sockets cannot reach or create excessive leverage.

Why Order in Bulk

Stock this socket range as a standing inventory item. The 8–36mm coverage aligns perfectly with metric fastener standards used across European and global automotive industries. Mechanics will need replacement sockets regularly; position this as a high-velocity SKU that drives repeat orders and builds customer loyalty.


Ready to integrate this into your catalog? Order full size sets or individual SKUs—we support both bulk orders and selective restocking. Contact our sales team for distributor pricing and minimum order quantities.