Apex 12MM13 Impact Socket 3/8 in Drive 12mm 6-point

Product Description

The APEX 12MM13 is a 12mm, 6-point impact socket built for professional-grade fastener work. It features a 3/8 inch drive and a standard overall length of 1.5 inches (38.10 mm). Constructed from alloy steel and manufactured using a proprietary steel and heat treat process, this socket is engineered for greater strength, longer service life, and tighter dimensional tolerances. The result is a more consistent fit to fasteners and better torque transfer under impact load. It meets ANSI and DIN standards and is intended for use by mechanics, millwrights, pipefitters, and other trade professionals who rely on impact tooling daily.

This socket fits standard 3/8 inch drive impact wrenches and ratchets. It is suited for automotive service, mechanical assembly, HVAC equipment installation, and general maintenance applications where metric fasteners are common. The 6-point hex drive geometry concentrates force on the flat faces of the fastener rather than the corners, reducing fastener rounding under high-torque impact conditions. Sold individually, it is a direct addition to any metric impact socket set.

Key Features

• 3/8 inch drive with 12mm 6-point hex socket geometry for reduced fastener rounding
• Alloy steel construction with proprietary heat treat process for greater strength and longer bit life
• Tighter manufacturing tolerances for superior product consistency and better fastener fit
• Standard length at 1.5 inches overall for use in typical access clearances
• Meets ANSI and DIN standards
• Metric sizing — suitable for metric fastener applications across trades

Compatibility

Designed for use with 3/8 inch drive impact wrenches, air ratchets, and hand ratchets accepting standard 3/8 inch drive metric impact sockets.

Installation Notes

This socket is installed and removed by hand on any compatible 3/8 inch square drive tool. Ensure the drive tool is fully depressurized or powered down before changing sockets. Use only impact-rated sockets with impact wrenches — do not substitute chrome hand-tool sockets in impact applications. Inspect the socket for cracks or deformation before each use and replace if any damage is found.