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

Brief Overview

This 1/2-inch drive 12-point long hand socket delivers extended reach and precision grip for professional mechanics and technicians working with 12-point fasteners. The extended length design provides better access in confined spaces while the 12-point profile reduces cam-out risk on metric fasteners. Available in 18 sizes from 8mm to 36mm, this range covers the majority of standard automotive and industrial applications. For shops requiring alternative profiles, consider pairing these with 6-point long-reach sockets for maximum socket versatility across your fastener types.

Key Features

• 12-Point Internal Profile: Engages fasteners with 12 contact points, minimizing slip and rounding damage
• Extended Length Design: 77-85mm overall length provides superior reach in tight engine bays and confined work areas
• Chrome-Plated Finish: Durable, corrosion-resistant surface maintains appearance and longevity through heavy shop use
• Knurled Grip Ring: Mid-body knurling ensures secure hand grip when driving fasteners manually or with impact tools
• Chamfered Edges: Smooth entry geometry prevents hang-ups during socket engagement
• 1/2-Inch Square Drive: Compatible with standard 1/2-inch ratchets, breaker bars, and pneumatic/electric impact wrenches

Why Resellers Choose This Socket Range

High-Demand Size Coverage: The 8-36mm range captures the most frequently requested metric sizes in automotive repair shops. Stock turnover is predictable because these sizes represent core fastener standards.

Dual-Application Value: 12-point sockets command a price premium over 6-point equivalents while serving both metric and some standard fasteners, expanding your sell-through potential per inventory unit.

Professional Perception: Chrome-plated, long-reach sockets signal quality to end-users. Shops upgrading from consumer-grade toolkits consistently specify this style, justifying higher margin positioning.

Bulk Order Efficiency: With 18 discrete sizes in a single product line, distributors can simplify ordering and warehouse management while meeting the full-range demands of high-volume repair facilities.

Technical Specifications

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

Technical Notes

Dimensions Key:

• Size: Metric socket width
• D1: Drive recess width (internal)
• D2: Socket mouth width
• T: Wall thickness at drive
• L: Overall length

The progressive sizing pattern ensures each socket maintains structural integrity while accommodating the full metric fastener range. Larger sizes (32-36mm) feature slightly increased length (78-85mm) to maintain grip geometry and strength at higher loads.

Application Context

These sockets excel in automotive service (engines, transmissions, suspension), industrial maintenance, and equipment assembly where metric fasteners dominate. The 12-point profile is particularly valuable for rounded or damaged fasteners where a 6-point socket might slip.

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Ready to stock a proven, high-margin socket line? Order this complete 18-piece range by SKU to ensure your shop shelves deliver both breadth and depth for metric fastener work.