1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point Short Impact Socket, 20mm, Cr-Mo Steel

Overview

This is a purpose-built impact socket engineered for the jobs that standard sockets cannot reach. At 28mm tall with a 30mm outer diameter, it's designed to work in tight engine bays, wheel wells, and confined fastening points where full-length sockets simply won't fit. The 6-point hex profile delivers positive drive engagement without the rounding risk of 12-point alternatives.

If you're stocking impact socket ranges, pairing this with complementary short-reach impact sockets in extended size ranges ensures your customers have the right tool for every access scenario.

Key Features

• Compact Design: 28mm height enables work in severely restricted spaces
• 6-Point Internal Profile: Reduces fastener rounding; grips square, hex, and metric fasteners securely
• Cr-Mo Steel Construction: Chrome-molybdenum alloy withstands repeated impact without cracking or permanent deformation
• Pin-Hole Safety Feature: Retaining pin/ball groove prevents socket detachment during high-torque operation
• Dark Phosphate Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating extends socket lifespan in wet or chemical environments
• 1/2-Inch Square Drive: Compatible with all standard 1/2″ pneumatic impact wrenches and extensions

Why This Matters for Your Business

Reseller Value:

• Premium Positioning: Compact impact sockets command higher margins than standard full-length sockets; position this as a specialized, professional-grade tool
• High Repeat Orders: Mechanics who work on modern vehicles with tight engine layouts will order these regularly
• Complete Kit Potential: Offer the full A-SS151 15-piece set (sizes 10–24mm) as a bundle to shops looking to standardize their impact socket inventory
• Reduced Returns: Purpose-built design eliminates the "wrong socket for the job" problem—satisfied customers are repeat customers

For Your Customers (End Users):

• Eliminates the frustration of socket interference in tight spaces
• Reduces fastener damage from awkward angled strikes with full-length sockets
• Pin-safety feature prevents lost sockets mid-job

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Socket Size	20 mm
Square Drive	1/2″ (12.7 mm)
Outer Diameter	30 mm
Overall Height	28 mm
Internal Profile	6-Point Hex
Material	Chrome-Molybdenum Steel (Cr-Mo)
Finish	Dark Phosphate (Corrosion-Resistant)
Retaining Feature	Pin-Hole Safety Groove
Impact Rated	Yes—Pneumatic Impact Tools

Available as Complete Set

This socket is available individually or as part of the A-SS151 15-Piece Short Impact Socket Set (sizes 10–24mm). Full set purchasing provides inventory efficiency and standardized tooling across a shop's impact wrench stations.

Closing Value Statement

For shops working on confined engine compartments, modern transmissions, or suspension components, this socket closes a critical gap in standard socket ranges. Stock it as a standalone premium item or as part of the complete 15-piece set. Either approach builds customer loyalty and positions your shop as equipped for the real-world challenges of modern vehicle service.