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11-Piece 3/8" Drive Imperial 12-Point Short Socket Set, 5/16" to 15/16"

Complete 11-piece socket set with 12-point profiles for precise fastener engagement, delivered on a chrome storage rail.

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Description

11-Piece 3/8" Drive Imperial 12-Point Short Socket Set

Brief Overview

This 11-piece socket set covers the essential fastener range your shop needs for daily mechanical work. The 12-point internal design provides multiple engagement angles, reducing rounding risk on damaged or tight fasteners—a critical advantage in high-volume service environments. Each socket features a short profile (28mm and 30mm lengths) for access in tight engine bays and confined spaces. The set arrives mounted on a chrome rail with individual clips for organized storage and easy inventory tracking. If you're building a complete 3/8" drive toolkit, consider pairing this with individual replacement short-length sockets for sizing flexibility.

Key Features

  • 11-Piece Coverage: Sizes from 5/16" to 15/16" in standard 1/16" increments
  • 12-Point Internal Profile: Multiple engagement angles reduce fastener cam-out and rounding
  • Short Socket Design: 28mm and 30mm lengths provide access in confined spaces
  • Chrome-Vanadium Steel: Durable, corrosion-resistant construction rated for professional use
  • Knurled Grip Band: Textured lower body improves grip and handling control
  • Storage Rail Included: Chrome-plated metal rail with individual clips and hanging hole for wall or pegboard mounting
  • Size Markings: Stamped on each socket for quick identification

Business Advantages

For Resellers & Shop Owners:

  • High Turnover Item: Socket sets are recurring stock that moves consistently in busy shops
  • Bundled Value: Customers prefer buying complete sets—better margin per transaction than individual sockets
  • Professional Presentation: Supplied on a quality storage rail, ready for resale or shop floor use without additional investment
  • Low Damage Risk: Short profile reduces the likelihood of socket loss or damage during transport and use
  • Repeat Sales Driver: Shops that own this set will eventually need individual replacements for specific sizes, creating future ordering opportunities

Technical Specifications

Specification Detail
Drive Size 3/8" square drive
Socket Profile 12-point (double-hex)
Socket Type Short length
Size Range 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16"
Piece Count 11 sockets + 1 storage rail
Material Chrome-Vanadium (Cr-V) steel
Socket Lengths 28mm (5/16"–5/8") and 30mm (11/16"–15/16")
Finish Polished chrome
Storage Chrome-plated metal rail with individual clips and hanging holes
Weight Approximately 1.2 kg

Why This Set Works for Professionals

The 12-point design is the workhorse choice for service departments, diagnostics, and quick maintenance work. It sacrifices the brute-force holding power of 6-point sockets for versatility—essential when you don't know whether you'll hit a bolt at the ideal angle. The short profile is non-negotiable in tight spaces like valve covers, alternator brackets, and transmission pans.

This set covers all fasteners from 5/16" to 15/16"—essentially every common cap screw and bolt you'll encounter in general automotive service, without the bulk and weight of longer deep sockets.

The included storage rail is a professional touch that adds perceived value and ensures your customers keep inventory organized and visible—driving repeat socket purchases when individual sizes wear or go missing.

Stock Confidently

This is a proven assortment that ships pre-organized and ready for shelf placement. No assembly, no missing pieces, no customer complaints about incomplete sets. Order with confidence for steady shop demand.