Gearwrench 80162 Hex Bit Socket 1/4 in Drive 2.5mm

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 80162 is a hand hex bit socket designed for use with 1/4 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and socket wrenches. It accepts a 2.5 mm hex bit and delivers a total overall length of 1-17/32 inches, with a bit length of 0.984 inches. Built from chrome-finished steel, this socket is sized for fasteners that require a precise 2.5 mm hex fit. It is a compact, single-piece tool suited for tight fastener access in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service work where a small hex drive is called for. Licensed tradespeople and service technicians keep this size in their socket sets for specialty fastener applications.

The 80162 fits standard 1/4 inch drive tooling and is well-suited for residential and light commercial service environments. The 2.5 mm hex size targets smaller fasteners found in equipment panels, access covers, and precision mechanical assemblies. It is appropriate for any trade that regularly encounters metric hex fasteners during installation or maintenance work, including HVAC technicians servicing equipment cabinets and electricians working with panel hardware.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch drive fits standard ratchets, extensions, and drive tools
• 2.5 mm hex bit size for metric fastener applications
• Chrome steel construction for corrosion resistance and durability
• Compact 0.984 inch bit length suited for confined fastener access
• Meets ANSI and ASME B107.5M standards for hex bit socket performance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement hex bit socket compatible with standard 1/4 inch drive socket systems used across trade and professional hand-tool sets.

Installation Notes

Install and remove hex fasteners by hand or with a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. Ensure the bit is fully seated in the fastener recess before applying torque to avoid rounding the fastener head. Power down or de-energize equipment before accessing fasteners on electrical panels or HVAC cabinets. Do not use impact drivers with this hand socket unless the socket is rated for impact use.