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Chrome alloy steel drum bung impact socket with 1/2 inch drive

Value Brand

Value Brand Bung-X Drum Bung Impact Socket 1/2 in Drive

SKU CH-3RE9-TNJJG

A 1/2-inch drive impact socket made from alloy steel with a chrome finish removes stubborn drum bungs and plugs

  • TypeBung Wrenches
  • Chrome alloy steel resists corrosion
  • 1/2 in drive fits standard impact wrenches
  • Removes 3/4 in and 2 in drum plugs
  • 2 3/4 in overall length reaches deep bungs
  • Alloy steel construction handles high torque

Drum Bung Impact Socket 1/2 in Drive

The Value Brand Bung-X is a 1/2 inch drive impact socket designed to remove stubborn plugs and bungs from drums and containers. It fits 3/4 inch and 2 inch plug sizes. The socket has a 2 inch diameter, 2 inch width and an overall length of 2 3/4 inches. It is made from alloy steel with a chrome finish for durability.

Suited for drum plug removal, not general fastening

Mechanics and technicians who need to open drum bungs will appreciate the specific fit for 3/4 inch and 2 inch plugs. The alloy steel construction withstands high torque from impact tools. Builders looking for a standard 1/2 inch drive socket set for general bolt work should look elsewhere, as this tool is shaped only for drum plugs.

1/2 inch drive with 3/4 inch and 2 inch plug fit

The decisive specification is the combination of a 1/2 inch drive size and the two plug sizes it engages. If your drums use 3/4 inch or 2 inch bungs and you have a 1/2 inch impact wrench, this socket matches. If the plug size differs or you need a different drive, this socket will not work.

Highlights

  • Chrome alloy steel resists corrosion
  • 1/2 in drive fits standard impact wrenches
  • Removes 3/4 in and 2 in drum plugs
  • 2 3/4 in overall length reaches deep bungs
  • Alloy steel construction handles high torque

Specifications

BrandVESTIL
TypeBung Wrenches

Questions about this item

Will the chrome finish on the alloy-steel socket wear off after repeated impact use?

The chrome coating protects the alloy-steel body from corrosion; normal impact use may dull the shine over time but the underlying steel remains structurally sound.

At what torque level does the 1/2 in. drive square risk rounding off when removing stubborn 2 in. bungs?

The 1/2 in. drive is rated for standard impact-wrench torque; excessive force beyond the tool's design limit can deform the drive square before the socket walls fail.

How hot does the 2 3/4 in. alloy-steel body get during continuous drum-bung removal?

Alloy steel conducts heat quickly; the socket stays near ambient temperature during typical intermittent use and only warms slightly during extended high-torque cycles.

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