1/2-Inch Drive 16mm Damaged Screw Socket with Multi-Lobe Grip

Brief Overview

This 1/2-inch drive socket is purpose-built for extracting damaged, stripped, or rounded 16mm fasteners—a critical tool for any shop dealing with seized or deteriorated bolts. The specialized internal multi-lobe profile bites firmly into compromised screw heads, providing the grip needed to break loose stuck fasteners without additional rework. Chrome-molybdenum construction ensures durability under impact conditions. Whether you're stocking for general automotive work or heavy maintenance operations, this socket pairs well with larger-capacity extraction sockets and smaller multi-lobe grip designs to cover the full range of damaged fastener scenarios your customers will encounter.

Key Features

• Multi-Lobe Internal Profile: Aggressive grip design specifically engineered to engage rounded or damaged screw heads without cam-out
• 1/2-Inch Drive Compatibility: Fits all standard 1/2-inch drive tools, breaker bars, and impact wrenches
• Hex Wrench Ready: External hexagonal flats allow use with a combination wrench for manual backup or high-precision extraction
• Chrome-Molybdenum Material: Premium alloy steel construction resists impact stress and repeated use on seized fasteners
• Black Oxide Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating extends tool life in shop and field environments

Why Stock This Socket

For Your Customers: Damaged fastener extraction accounts for significant downtime on mechanical jobs. This socket reduces extraction time and prevents the secondary damage that occurs when using improvised tools. A mechanic with the right socket on hand avoids costly rework and keeps jobs moving.

For Your Margins: Specialized extraction tools command premium pricing while maintaining steady demand. This socket fills a critical gap in any professional toolkit, encouraging repeat purchases and bundle orders with other hand tools and accessories.

For Your Inventory: This 16mm size is a sweet spot—common enough to sell consistently, specialized enough to justify margin, and part of a complete extraction socket line (18mm, 19mm, and 21mm sizes also available).

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Drive Size	1/2 inch
Socket Size	16mm
Outer Diameter (D1)	38mm
Hex Width (D2)	23mm
Material	Chrome-Molybdenum Steel
Finish	Black Oxide
Internal Profile	Multi-Lobe Grip Design
Wrench Compatible	Yes (Hexagonal flats)

Application Context

This socket excels on:

• Seized or corroded machine screws
• Impact-damaged bolt heads
• Rounded fasteners from overtightening
• Restoration and heavy maintenance work
• Industrial equipment disassembly

Stock Recommendation

Order in sets or paired with complementary sizes to maximize resale appeal. The 16mm pairs naturally with 14mm and 18mm variants for comprehensive coverage of common damaged fastener scenarios.