3/8-Inch Drive E-Type Short Hand Socket, Precision Multi-Lobed Profile

Brief Overview

This 3/8-inch drive E-type short hand socket delivers the precision engagement your shop needs when working with torque-sensitive fasteners. The six-lobed E-profile distributes load evenly across multi-point fasteners, eliminating the rounding risk associated with traditional hex sockets. The compact 28mm length makes it ideal for confined spaces and tight assembly work—a critical advantage over full-length alternatives. Whether you're stocking individual sizes or building complete E-type socket sets across multiple drive sizes, this socket represents the professional standard for precision fastener work.

Key Features

• E-Type Multi-Lobed Profile: Six rounded lobes engage fasteners with superior contact geometry, reducing cam-out and fastener damage
• Compact 28mm Length: Short hand design enables access to recessed or confined fastening points
• Matte Chrome Finish: Durable satin chrome coating resists corrosion and maintains appearance under workshop conditions
• Knurled Grip Band: Textured mid-body grip provides positive handling and reduces accidental drops
• Precision Machined Construction: Smooth internal radiused valleys and chamfered front edge ensure smooth socket engagement
• Size Range E4 to E18: Selection spans fastener sizes from 6mm to 22mm (socket outer diameter), accommodating diverse assembly requirements

Why Resellers Choose This Socket

Margin on Precision Tools: E-type sockets command higher per-unit margins than standard hex sockets due to their specialized design and damage-prevention capability. Customers willingly pay for reduced fastener rounding and longer tool life.

Bulk Order Efficiency: The complete 11-size range (E4 through E18) allows resellers to build complete socket sets or fill gaps in customer inventories with a single SKU purchase, reducing order complexity and logistics costs.

Professional Shop Loyalty: Mechanics and assembly technicians recognize E-type sockets as the professional standard. Stocking them positions your shop as quality-focused and attracts repeat business from facilities managing sensitive fastener work.

Complements Existing Inventory: These short-hand sockets pair naturally with standard 3/8-inch drive ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches, creating cross-sell opportunities throughout your catalog.

Technical Specifications

Acronym	Size	D1 (Socket Diameter, mm)	D2 (Outer Diameter, mm)	T (Wall Thickness, mm)	L (Overall Length, mm)
23604	E4	6	17	5	28
23605	E5	7	17	5	28
23606	E6	8	17	6	28
23607	E7	9	17	7	28
23608	E8	10	17	7	28
23610	E10	12	17	8	28
23611	E11	13	17	8	28
23612	E12	14.5	17	8	28
23614	E14	18	18	10	28
23616	E16	20	20	10	28
23618	E18	22	22	11	28

Application & Value Proposition

E-type sockets are essential for any shop performing precision assembly, electronics integration, or fastener-critical work. The multi-lobed profile prevents the cam-out failures that damage fastener heads and frustrate technicians. The short hand length addresses a real constraint in confined-space applications—overhead wiring harnesses, tight engine compartments, and integrated assemblies where full-length sockets simply don't fit.

For resellers, this means positioning yourself as a supplier of professional-grade tools that solve actual job-site problems. Mechanics specify E-type sockets because they reduce rework, minimize fastener replacement costs, and deliver faster assembly times. That translates to repeat orders and customer loyalty.

Order complete sets or individual sizes to match your market demand. Stock these alongside standard 3/8-inch drive sockets to offer customers the full precision fastening solution.