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Hand Socket 1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point 15mm

Chrome-plated 1/2-inch drive 6-point socket, 15mm hex size, precision-machined for reliable fastening in automotive and industrial applications.

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Description

Hand Socket 1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point 15mm

Brief Overview

A precision chrome-plated hand socket designed for 1/2-inch drive ratchets and torque wrenches. This 15mm 6-point socket is engineered for controlled engagement with fasteners, reducing rounding and cam-out risk in professional service environments. The knurled grip band provides tactile control during installation and removal. Stock this as part of a complete metric socket set, complemented by smaller metric sockets and larger drive sizes to maximize inventory turnover.

Key Features

  • 6-Point Internal Geometry: Precision-machined hex profile with rounded lobes and chamfered mouth for clean engagement and minimal fastener damage
  • Chrome-Plated Finish: Durable corrosion-resistant coating suitable for daily shop use
  • Knurled Grip Band: Mid-body knurling improves tactile control and reduces accidental slipping during fastening operations
  • 1/2-Inch Drive: Standard square drive for compatibility with ratchets, extensions, and impact-rated tools
  • Compact Profile: 38mm overall length and 21.4mm body diameter (D1) for access in moderate-clearance engine compartments and equipment areas

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Hex Size 15mm
Drive Size 1/2 inch
Socket Profile 6-Point
Body Diameter (D1) 21.4mm
Head Diameter (D2) 21mm
Depth (T) 12mm
Overall Length (L) 38mm
Finish Chrome-plated

Business Advantages for Resellers

  • Universal Demand: 15mm is a high-frequency fastener size across automotive, industrial machinery, and equipment maintenance—ensuring consistent shelf movement
  • Bulk Order Potential: Professional shops stock multiple identical sockets for parallel work; offer tiered discounts for quantities of 5+ units per size
  • Low Return Rate: Precision machining and quality chrome plating minimize defects and customer complaints
  • Complement Full Sets: Position alongside companion hex sizes to increase transaction value and market as "complete metric socket kits"
  • Margin-Friendly: Low production cost with premium pricing in professional distribution channels

Application Context

This socket addresses precision fastening in automotive service bays, heavy equipment maintenance, and industrial assembly lines where controlled engagement is essential. The 15mm size covers common fasteners on engine components, suspension assemblies, and machinery linkages across European and Asian vehicle/equipment platforms.

The 6-point design ensures positive contact on hex-head bolts and nuts, critical for preventing rounding damage on high-value components or stubborn fasteners requiring deliberate force application.

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