Apex HC-100-7/16 Specialty Socket 3/8 in Drive Sae

Product Description

The APEX HC-100-7/16 is a specialty socket designed for female square drive applications in SAE sizing. It accepts a 3/8 inch drive and features a 7/16 inch (0.438 inch) spline interface, making it suited for fastener applications that require a female square drive configuration. The socket measures 1.5 inches in overall length and weighs 0.05 pounds, keeping it compact and lightweight for use in tight or confined workspaces. Licensed trades including HVAC technicians, electricians, and plumbers reach for specialty sockets like this when standard hex or Torx interfaces will not fit the fastener at hand.

This socket is intended for professional trade use where a 3/8 inch drive tool is already in the toolkit. Typical applications include equipment panels, motor mounts, and mechanical assemblies that use square-drive fasteners in SAE dimensions. Its female square drive geometry is well suited for service work on commercial and residential mechanical equipment where non-standard fastener heads are common. The compact 1.5 inch length allows access in areas where a longer socket would interfere with surrounding components.

Key Features

• 3/8 inch drive size for compatibility with standard ratchets and extensions
• 7/16 inch (0.438 inch) female square spline interface in SAE sizing
• 1.5 inch overall length for use in confined spaces
• Female square drive geometry for non-standard fastener applications
• Lightweight construction at 0.05 pounds

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style specialty socket for use with 3/8 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches requiring a 7/16 inch female square SAE spline interface.

Installation Notes

This socket should be installed onto a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or extension before engaging the fastener. Confirm the drive tool is rated for the torque required by the application before use. Inspect the spline interface for wear or damage prior to each use to avoid rounding the fastener head. No power-down or lockout procedure applies to the socket itself, but always follow applicable lockout/tagout procedures on the equipment being serviced.