Gearwrench 80217 Hand Socket 1/4 in Drive 7/16 in 12-point

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 80217 is a 12-point hand socket designed for 1/4 inch drive ratchets and extensions. Built from alloy steel with a chrome-plated polished finish, it accepts 7/16 inch fasteners and measures 0.965 inches in overall length, classifying it as a standard-length socket. The 12-point geometry provides more engagement positions than a 6-point design, making it useful in tight spaces where full wrench swing is limited. This socket is tether capable, making it a fit for tool-accountability programs on job sites. It meets ANSI and ASME B107.1 standards and is rated for SAE applications.

This socket is suited for residential and light commercial service work across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades. The 1/4 inch drive size makes it appropriate for smaller fasteners encountered in equipment panels, access covers, and component mounting hardware. Technicians working on air handlers, electrical enclosures, and similar assemblies will find the compact form factor and 7/16 inch size a common fit for hex-head screws and bolts in those environments.

Key Features

• 12-point design allows engagement at more fastener positions in confined spaces
• 1/4 inch hex drive compatible with standard 1/4 inch drive ratchets and extensions
• Alloy steel construction with chrome-plated polished finish for corrosion resistance
• Standard length at 0.965 inches overall for general-purpose use
• Tether capable for tool-control and drop-prevention programs
• Meets ANSI and ASME B107.1 standards; rated SAE
• Backed by a lifetime replacement warranty

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 1/4 inch drive ratchets, extensions, and adapters. Fits 7/16 inch SAE hex-head fasteners. Compatible with any 1/4 inch drive tool system using a square drive interface.

Installation Notes

This socket is installed and removed by hand using a 1/4 inch drive ratchet or extension. Ensure the fastener head is clean and fully seated in the socket before applying torque to avoid rounding. Do not use impact drivers with this hand socket unless the socket is rated for impact use. Follow applicable torque specifications for the fastener and assembly being serviced.