Wiha Tools
Wiha Tools 3/4" 12-Point Insulated Socket 3/8" Drive
An insulated 12-point socket with 3/8 in drive, rated to ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E and VDE standards
- Typesocket
- MaterialChrome Vanadium
- Insulated to EN/IEC 60900 for live-line safety
- 12-point geometry grips fastener flats securely
- Chrome vanadium alloy steel resists wear and corrosion
- 3/8" square drive fits standard ratchets and extensions
- Meets ASTM F1505, CSA and NFPA 70E standards
Insulated Socket for Live Work
This Wiha 3/4 inch insulated socket meets ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA70E and VDE standards for work on energised circuits. The 12-point profile engages fasteners from multiple angles in tight panels. Chrome vanadium alloy steel provides the required mechanical strength. It is built for electricians and maintenance technicians who must service live equipment safely.
3/8 Inch Drive Compatibility
The socket accepts a standard 3/8 inch square drive, so it fits the ratchets and torque tools already in most professional kits. No adapter is required to reach recessed terminals in switchgear or motor junction boxes. The drive size fixes the maximum torque the tool can transmit. Buyers needing higher torque capacity must select a 1/2 inch drive system instead.
Chrome Finish and No Impact Rating
The chrome plating resists corrosion and wipes clean after use in damp environments. The socket is not impact rated, so it must not be used with powered impact wrenches or drivers. Using it under impact loads can fracture the insulation and the alloy body. Hand-operated ratchets and calibrated torque wrenches are the correct driving methods.
Highlights
- Insulated to EN/IEC 60900 for live-line safety
- 12-point geometry grips fastener flats securely
- Chrome vanadium alloy steel resists wear and corrosion
- 3/8" square drive fits standard ratchets and extensions
- Meets ASTM F1505, CSA and NFPA 70E standards
Specifications
| Brand | Wiha Tools |
|---|---|
| Type | socket |
| Material | Chrome Vanadium |
Questions about this item
What does the 12-point design mean when I put this socket on a fastener?
The 12-point pattern gives twice as many engagement positions as a 6-point socket, so you can seat it on a 3/4 in fastener in tighter arcs.
What do the ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E and VDE markings on the insulation actually limit?
They certify the socket for live-line work at the voltages those standards cover, provided the chrome-vanadium body and chrome finish remain intact.
Will the 3/8 in drive end fit my existing ratchet and extension bars?
Yes, the 3/8 in square drive is the industry-standard size, so it locks onto any 3/8 in drive ratchet, breaker bar or extension.
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