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Item #SHD18013
3/8 Inch Drive
Shallow
6‑Point
IN

1/2 Inch Universal Joint Socket

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InchMetric

Sizes

3/8 in.
$12
7/16 in.
$12
1/2 in.
$12
9/16 in.
$12
5/8 in.
$12
11/16 in.
$12
3/4 in.
$12
$12.00
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Details

The 4-pin joint design has a reduced height compared to a universal joint adapter with shallow socket

Compact Design for Tight Spaces

Smooth, Rotating Joint

The compact joint rotates smoothly and continuously at up to a 55-degree angle.
6-point end of a hand drive universal joint socket

Shallow 6-Point Socket Opening

Provides an exact fit and maximum contact for hex fasteners.
Graphic showing how the radiused corners on a hand drive socket apply force to the flat sides of a 6-point fastener

Prevents Fastener Round-Off

Radiused corners prevent fastener round-off by applying force to a fastener's flat sides, rather than its corners.
Fingers holding a 5/8 in. hand drive universal joint socket

Large, Stamped Markings

  • Permanently impressed into the material by a roll-stamp die
  • As large as possible while still being readable along the socket’s curved surface
  • Clearly visible size numbers with extra-deep outline
An extension and the drive end of a universal joint

Secure Drive Tool Engagement

Four detent grooves provide a secure connection with the retaining ball of a drive tool.
Tekton 3/8 inch drive sockets and accessories on a light gray background.

High-Performing Steel Alloys

Part by part, we choose the best combination of steel alloys, heat treating specifications, and forming processes to meet the highest performance requirements. Learn more

  • 50BV30 Chromium-Vanadium (Cr-V)
    - Semi-deep sockets
    - Deep sockets
    - External star (E-star) sockets
    - Spark plug sockets
    - Oxygen sensor socket
    - Universal joint base/pivot block/tang
  • 4140 Chromium-Molybdenum (Cr-Mo)
    - Universal joint socket head
  • 6140 Chromium-Vanadium (Cr-V)
    - Extra-shallow sockets
    - Shallow sockets
    - Universal joint socket base/pivot block
    - Extensions
    - Adapter
    - Reducer
    - Hex bit holder socket
  • 6150 Chromium-Vanadium (Cr-V)
    - Universal joint socket pin
    - Universal joint pin
Materials shown are for 3/8 inch drive hand drive sockets and accessories.

Specifications

3/8 Inch Drive x 1/2 Inch Shallow 6-Point Universal Joint Socket

Specs for 3/8 Inch Drive x 1/2 Inch Shallow 6-Point Universal Joint Socket
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Item Weight
0.11 lb.