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TEKTON 1/2 Inch Drive 1-1/16 Inch Deep 12-Point Socket tool storage
A 1/2 inch drive deep 12-point socket sized 1-1/16 inch for hand tool use
- 1/2-inch drive fits common ratchets
- 1-1/16-inch size handles large fasteners
- Deep well reaches recessed nuts and bolts
- 12-point design engages from multiple angles
- TEKTON brand backs professional-grade quality
Deep Socket for 1/2 Inch Drive
The TEKTON SHD23227 is a 1-1/16 inch deep 12-point socket built for 1/2 inch drive tools. It suits mechanics and DIYers who need reliable engagement on larger fasteners in automotive and machinery work. The deep well reaches recessed nuts and bolts that standard sockets cannot access. The 12-point geometry offers multiple alignment angles in tight spaces.
Drive Size and Clearance Limits
A 1/2 inch square drive sets the torque ceiling for this socket; larger drive tools will not fit and smaller drives lack the strength for the fastener sizes this socket targets. Deep wells add length that can clash with obstacles near the bolt head. The 12-point profile needs enough swing room to index on the fastener flats without rounding corners under high load.
Capacity and Headroom
The 1-1/16 inch opening matches common heavy-duty lug nuts, axle nuts and large structural bolts found on trucks and equipment. Deep construction provides thread clearance for long studs without bottoming out. The socket handles typical shop torque loads for its size class but is not intended for impact-gun hammering or extreme breaker-bar forces beyond hand-tool ratings.
Highlights
- 1/2-inch drive fits common ratchets
- 1-1/16-inch size handles large fasteners
- Deep well reaches recessed nuts and bolts
- 12-point design engages from multiple angles
- TEKTON brand backs professional-grade quality
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Should I pick the 12-point or a 6-point socket for this size?
The 12-point pattern gives twice as many engagement angles on a 1-1/16 inch fastener, helping in confined areas.
How does the 1/2 inch drive size affect torque capacity?
A 1/2 inch square drive handles the higher torque needed for deep 1-1/16 inch sockets without rounding the drive end.
What does the 1/2 inch drive standard limit in daily use?
It requires a matching 1/2 inch ratchet or breaker bar; smaller 3/8 inch tools will not fit the drive square.
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