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Chrome 3/8" drive 12-point SAE socket with insulated alloy steel body

Wiha Tools

Wiha Tools 31431 3/8" Drive 12-Point SAE Socket

SKU CH-042Q-BXJNC

3/8-inch drive 12-point SAE socket made from alloy steel with chrome finish, certified to ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA70E and VDE standards

  • Insulated for live electrical work per EN/IEC 60900
  • 12-point SAE socket fits 3/8 inch hex fasteners
  • Alloy steel with chrome finish resists corrosion
  • Meets ASTM F1505, CSA, NFPA 70E and VDE standards
  • 3/8 inch drive compatible with standard ratchets

3/8" Drive SAE Socket

The Wiha Tools 31431 is a 12-point SAE socket built for 3/8 inch drive tools. It fits standard 3/8 inch hex fasteners and meets ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900 and NFPA70E standards. The alloy steel construction features a chrome finish for durability. It is designed for hand use and is not impact rated.

VDE Certified Insulation

This socket carries VDE certification and complies with EN/IEC 60900 for insulated hand tools. The insulation allows work on live parts up to the rated voltage specified by the standard. It changes the workflow by adding a protective barrier between the user and conductive components. No additional software or accessories are included with this single socket.

For Electricians and Maintenance Technicians

This tool suits professionals who require insulated hand tools for electrical panel work or equipment maintenance. The 12-point profile engages fasteners at multiple angles in tight spaces. Buyers needing impact-rated sockets for powered drivers should look elsewhere. It is also not suited for metric fastener applications.

Highlights

  • Insulated for live electrical work per EN/IEC 60900
  • 12-point SAE socket fits 3/8 inch hex fasteners
  • Alloy steel with chrome finish resists corrosion
  • Meets ASTM F1505, CSA, NFPA 70E and VDE standards
  • 3/8 inch drive compatible with standard ratchets

Specifications

BrandWIHA

Questions about this item

Will the 12-point alloy steel socket need replacement if the chrome finish wears down?

The chrome coating protects the alloy steel from corrosion; once it wears through, the underlying steel can rust and the socket should be replaced.

What limit appears first when the insulated socket is used continuously on live circuits?

The insulation is rated to ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E and VDE standards; exceeding the voltage or temperature limits of those standards is the first constraint.

How much heat does the 3/8 in drive socket generate during all-day hand use?

As a non-impact, hand-operated tool it produces negligible heat; the alloy steel body simply conducts ambient temperature.

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