Westward
Westward 54TN03 10 mm 5-1/4" hex socket bit
A 10 mm hex socket bit with a 1/2 inch drive and extra-long 5-1/4 inch overall length made from alloy steel
- Typesocket
- 1/2 in drive fits standard ratchets
- 10 mm hex tip matches metric fasteners
- 5-1/4 in overall length reaches deep bolts
- alloy steel construction resists wear
- ASME B18.3.2M-1979 standard ensures quality
Socket bit for 10 mm hex fasteners
The Westward 54TN03 is a 1/2-inch drive socket bit with a 10 mm hex tip and an overall length of 5-1/4 inches. It is made from alloy steel with a full polished chrome finish and meets ASME B18.3.2M-1979 standards. The extra-long socket depth and 3-1/2 inch insert length suit automotive and industrial maintenance tasks where deep recess access is required.
No bundled accessories or software
This product is a single hand tool supplied without any additional bits, adaptors, cases or lubricants. The absence of extras means the buyer receives only the socket bit itself, so any organisation, storage or complementary drive tools must be sourced separately. There is no software component associated with this mechanical fastener tool.
Limited to 1/2-inch drive and 10 mm hex
The bit fits only 1/2-inch square-drive ratchets or breaker bars and engages solely 10 mm hex fasteners with a six-point profile. It cannot be used with smaller or larger drive sizes, different tip geometries or imperial hex dimensions. The fixed overall length also restricts use in extremely confined spaces where a shorter bit would be necessary.
Highlights
- 1/2 in drive fits standard ratchets
- 10 mm hex tip matches metric fasteners
- 5-1/4 in overall length reaches deep bolts
- alloy steel construction resists wear
- ASME B18.3.2M-1979 standard ensures quality
Specifications
| Brand | WESTWARD |
|---|---|
| Type | socket |
Questions about this item
Will the 10 mm hex tip or the 1/2 inch drive end wear out first on the Westward 54TN03?
The 10 mm hex tip typically wears before the 1/2 inch drive because it engages the fastener directly and absorbs higher torque concentration.
What stops me from torquing the 10 mm hex bit continuously on stubborn bolts?
The alloy steel bit will round or snap if torque exceeds the ASME B18.3.2M-1979 proof-load for a 10 mm hex socket.
Does the full polished chrome finish stay cool during all-day use?
Chrome does not dissipate heat differently from bare steel; the bit warms only from friction in the fastener, not from the finish itself.
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