Gearwrench 80526 Deep Hand Socket 12mm 3/8 Drive

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 80526 is a 12mm deep hand socket designed for 3/8 inch drive ratchets and breaker bars. It features a 12-point hex drive configuration and measures 2.5 inches in overall length, giving technicians the reach needed to access recessed or deeply set fasteners. Manufactured from alloy steel with a chrome-plated finish, the socket resists corrosion and stands up to repeated use in shop and field environments. The tether-capable design allows it to be used with fall-protection lanyards, making it appropriate for elevated work where dropped tools present a hazard.

This socket is suited for automotive, mechanical, and general industrial maintenance applications where a 12mm metric fastener must be driven or loosened from a deep or partially obstructed position. The 3/8 inch drive size fits mid-range ratchets commonly used for underhood engine work, suspension components, and equipment assembly. Technicians working in elevated environments such as aerial lifts, scaffolding, or overhead mechanical spaces will benefit from the tether-capable attachment point. It is supplied as a single socket, allowing targeted additions to an existing socket set.

Key Features

• 12mm metric socket size for precise fitment on metric fasteners
• 3/8 inch drive hex interface compatible with standard 3/8 inch drive ratchets and extensions
• 12-point configuration provides more engagement positions in tight spaces
• Deep length at 2.5 inches overall reach for recessed fasteners
• Tether-capable design supports fall-protection compliance on elevated jobsites
• Chrome-plated alloy steel construction resists corrosion and surface wear
• Meets ANSI and ASME B107.5M standards for hand socket tools

Compatibility

Designed for use with 3/8 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions as an OEM-style metric deep hand socket. Compatible with any 3/8 inch square drive tool in standard shop and field configurations.

Installation Notes

A licensed or qualified technician should ensure the fastener size is confirmed as 12mm before applying torque to avoid rounding the fastener head. Ensure the drive tool and socket are fully engaged before applying force. When used in elevated work environments, attach an appropriate tool tether rated for the combined weight of the socket and drive tool before use. Do not use impact drivers with this hand socket unless the socket is rated for impact use.