1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point Short Impact Socket – Professional Grade Impact Tool

Overview

This 1/2-inch drive 6-point short impact socket is engineered for high-torque pneumatic impact wrenches. The short, compact design maximizes accessibility in confined spaces while maintaining the structural integrity required for impact applications. The six-point configuration prevents fastener cam-out and rounding, protecting both the socket and the fastener from damage. If you need additional drive sizes, larger 3/4-inch drive impact sockets are also available for heavier applications.

The dark oxide finish provides corrosion resistance and reduces glare in shop environments, while the retaining pin hole ensures secure attachment to pneumatic tools during high-speed operation.

Key Features

• 6-Point Drive Design: Distributes force evenly across the fastener, preventing rounding and cam-out—critical for preserving fastener integrity on bolt heads and nuts.
• Short Profile: Compact length (38–48mm depending on size) enables socket access in tight engine bays, suspension components, and restricted assembly areas.
• Impact-Rated Construction: Heavy-walled steel construction absorbs shock loads from pneumatic impact wrenches without fracturing or deforming.
• Retaining Pin Hole: Cross-drilled hole near the drive end secures the socket to impact tool chucks, eliminating drop hazards and improving workshop safety.
• Oxide Finish: Black oxide or phosphate coating resists corrosion and provides a professional appearance across multiple shifts of use.

Why Resellers Choose This Socket Line

• Bulk-Order Efficiency: Comprehensive 8–36mm range covers approximately 95% of automotive fastener sizes—one purchase order replaces multiple smaller SKUs.
• Durability Profile: Short design and 6-point geometry reduce premature wear compared to standard sockets, extending socket lifespan and improving customer satisfaction.
• Margin Protection: Impact sockets command higher margins than standard hand-tool sockets due to specialized manufacturing and durability expectations.
• Repeat Orders: Workshop managers stock these sockets heavily because impact wrench use is intensive; expect consistent reorder cycles from body shops, transmission specialists, and fleet maintenance facilities.
• Competitive Positioning: The 6-point design is a recognized quality marker—resellers can emphasize fastener protection as a key selling point to their own clientele.

Technical Specifications

Socket Size (mm)	Outer Diameter D1 (mm)	Drive End Diameter D2 (mm)	Hex Width T (mm)	Overall Length L (mm)	Product Code
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

Ideal Applications

• Automotive Assembly & Disassembly: Engine fasteners, suspension bolts, transmission pan bolts, and brake components.
• Fleet Maintenance: Routine fastener replacement on trucks, buses, and heavy equipment in high-volume service environments.
• Body Shop Operations: Hood, door, and fender fastening where repeated impact tool use is standard.
• Industrial Equipment Service: Machinery assembly and maintenance where 1/2-inch drive pneumatic tools are the workshop standard.

Stock Recommendation for Resellers

Consider stocking the mid-range sizes (13mm, 17mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm, 27mm, 30mm, 32mm) first—these sizes represent approximately 80% of typical workshop demand. Expand to full range (8–36mm) as customer demand justifies inventory investment.

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Ready to build inventory? This socket range is purpose-built for shops that rely on pneumatic impact tools. Order in bulk and position yourself as a reliable supplier for professional automotive and industrial service facilities.