3/8″ 6-Point Short Hand Socket – Complete Metric Range

Brief Overview

This 3/8″ drive 6-point short hand socket delivers the precision and durability your shop needs for everyday fastening work. The 6-point design grips fastener heads securely, reducing rounding and cam-out—critical for both new assembly and corrective maintenance. Available in a complete range from 8 mm to 24 mm, these sockets work seamlessly with standard 3/8″ ratchets and driver bars. Pair these with complementary socket sets in alternative point configurations to maximize your toolkit's flexibility and coverage across different fastener profiles.

Key Features

• 6-Point Profile: Grips hex fasteners positively, minimizing damage to bolt heads and reducing slippage during tight or awkward access work.
• Short Length Design: Compact profile (28–30 mm total length depending on size) fits into confined spaces and tight engine bays without sacrificing structural integrity.
• Chrome-Finished Steel: Durable matte chrome plating resists corrosion and provides professional appearance; heavy-walled construction handles regular shop use.
• Knurled Grip Band: Embossed grip ring around the midsection improves hand control and reduces fatigue during repetitive fastening operations.
• Standard 3/8″ Square Drive: Compatible with all 3/8″ ratchets, torque wrenches, impact tools, and pneumatic drivers in the market.
• Metric Sizing (8–24 mm): Covers the full spectrum of metric fasteners commonly found in European automotive, industrial, and general maintenance applications.

Business Advantages for Resellers

• High-Turnover SKUs: 6-point sockets are consumable-adjacent assets—mechanics and technicians purchase them regularly as core toolkit inventory.
• Bulk Order Incentive: Available across 16 distinct metric sizes with consistent geometry and quality; resellers can offer complete socket sets at competitive per-unit pricing.
• Low Shelf Space, High Margin: Compact short design means efficient storage density; strong margin potential on individual socket sales and kit bundles.
• Professional Reliability: Chrome finish and precise 6PT geometry position these as credible, dependable tools that build customer confidence in your brand.
• Cross-Sell Opportunity: Pair with longer socket variants and alternative drive sizes to increase average transaction value.

Technical Specifications

Size (mm)	D1 (mm)	D2 (mm)	T (mm)	L (mm)
8	12.7	17	8	28
9	13.5	17	8	28
10	14.5	17	8	28
11	16	17	8	28
13	18	17	8	28
14	20	18	12	28
15	22	20	12	28
16	22	20	12	28
17	24	22	12	30
18	26	23	12	30
19	26	24	14	30
20	28	25	14	30
21	28	26	14	30
22	30	26	14	30
23	31.6	27	14	30
24	32	28	16	30

Drive Type: 3/8″ Square (Female)
Point Configuration: 6-Point
Finish: Chrome-Plated Steel
Socket Length: Short (28–30 mm)
Material: Forged Steel with Chrome Plating

Application Context

These short 6-point sockets excel in precision assembly, general automotive maintenance, industrial fastening, and specialty toolkits where space is limited and fastener protection is paramount. The 6-point design is particularly valued when working with fasteners that are already partially stripped or in vulnerable positions—the geometry distributes load across more contact points than 12-point alternatives, reducing the likelihood of further damage.

The metric range (8–24 mm) covers standard European industrial fasteners, making these essential inventory for shops serving automotive, equipment maintenance, and manufacturing sectors.

Call to Value

Stock this 16-piece metric short socket range as a foundational offering in your 3/8″ drive category. Resellers benefit from predictable demand, straightforward inventory management, and the ability to assemble custom kits tailored to customer needs. Order in bulk to maximize margin and establish these sockets as a core, everyday SKU in your professional tool portfolio.