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Silver 12 mm hex socket with 1/2 in drive

Wiha Tools

Wiha Tools 31612 1/2 in Drive 12mm Hex Metric Socket

SKU CH-QKC8-EBEBK

Insulated 12 mm 12-point alloy-steel socket with 1/2 in drive meets ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E and VDE standards

  • 1/2 in drive fits standard ratchets
  • 12 mm 12-point socket grips metric fasteners
  • Alloy steel with chrome finish resists corrosion
  • VDE, ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E certified insulation
  • Insulated for safe work on live circuits

1/2 in Drive 12 mm Insulated Socket

This Wiha Tools socket is an insulated hand tool built for metric fasteners. It has a 12 mm socket size with a 12-point profile and a 1/2 in drive. The alloy steel body carries a chrome finish and meets ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA70E and VDE standards for electrical safety.

Electricians and technicians needing VDE-rated

The socket is impact rated no, so it is not suited for powered impact drivers. Buyers who need a socket for high-torque impact applications should look at a different drive type. It is also a single 12 mm size, so anyone requiring a broader range of metric sockets will need additional pieces.

VDE and EN/IEC 60900 certified insulation

The decisive specification is the insulation tested to EN/IEC 60900 and VDE, plus ASTM F1505 and NFPA70E compliance. This confirms the tool is rated for live electrical work. If the job does not require insulated tooling, a standard non-insulated socket would be the simpler choice.

Highlights

  • 1/2 in drive fits standard ratchets
  • 12 mm 12-point socket grips metric fasteners
  • Alloy steel with chrome finish resists corrosion
  • VDE, ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E certified insulation
  • Insulated for safe work on live circuits

Specifications

BrandWIHA

Questions about this item

Will the 1/2 in drive socket fit standard ratchets and extensions?

Yes, the 1/2 in drive size matches standard ratchets, breaker bars and extensions that use the same square-drive interface.

How do I attach the socket securely, and what step is often missed?

Align the socket with the ratchet square drive, push until the detent ball clicks into the socket groove, then tug gently to confirm it is locked.

When should the 12 mm insulated socket be replaced?

Replace it if the chrome finish is cracked, the insulation shows cuts or wear, or the 12-point opening becomes rounded, as any damage compromises the ASTM F1505, CSA, EN/IEC 60900, NFPA 70E and VDE ratings.

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