Steelman
Steelman 97025 1/2-Inch Drive 6-Point Thin Wall 18.5mm x 19.5mm Impact Flip Socket
Dual-ended 1/2-inch drive impact socket fits 18.5 mm and 19.5 mm fasteners with hardened chromoly steel construction
- Dual-ended design fits 18.5 mm and 19.5 mm lug nuts
- 6-point geometry grips fastener sides to reduce rounding
- Hardened chromoly steel meets 150% ASME proof-torque standard
- Black oxide coating adds corrosion resistance for durability
- Laser-etched size markings enable quick socket identification
Dual-Size Impact Flip Socket
The STEELMAN 97025 is a 1/2-inch drive flip socket with 6-point thin-wall ends measuring 18.5 mm and 19.5 mm. It is built for professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts who service lug nuts on light trucks and passenger vehicles. The dual-ended design removes the need to swap sockets between these two common metric sizes during wheel changes or brake work.
Hardened Chromoly With Black Oxide
The socket is forged from hardened chromoly steel and finished with a black oxide coating that resists corrosion. Recessed edges grip fastener flats instead of corners, reducing rounding and slippage under high torque. Laser-etched size markings provide quick visual identification in a crowded tool drawer or low-light bay.
150% ASME Proof Torque Rating
This socket meets or exceeds 150% proof torque under ASME performance standards, confirming its suitability for repeated impact-wrench use. Buyers who need a single-end deep socket, a different drive size, or coverage beyond the 18.5 mm and 19.5 mm range should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- Dual-ended design fits 18.5 mm and 19.5 mm lug nuts
- 6-point geometry grips fastener sides to reduce rounding
- Hardened chromoly steel meets 150% ASME proof-torque standard
- Black oxide coating adds corrosion resistance for durability
- Laser-etched size markings enable quick socket identification
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the black oxide coating on the 97025 flip socket wear off and need replacement?
The black oxide protective coating resists corrosion during normal impact use; inspect the socket faces periodically and replace the tool if rounding or excessive wear appears on the 6-point profiles.
What is the first limit reached when the 18.5 mm or 19.5 mm ends are driven continuously at high torque?
The socket is tested to meet or exceed 150% proof of torque under ASME standards, so the practical limit is the fastener or anvil capacity rather than the chromoly steel body.
How much heat or vibration does the thin-wall flip socket generate during all-day impact work?
Hardened chromoly steel dissipates heat efficiently and the recessed-edge design minimises slippage, keeping vibration and temperature rise low during extended use.
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