Gearwrench 80826 Deep Hand Socket 30mm 1/2 in Drive 12-pt

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 80826 is a 30 mm deep hand socket designed for use with 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and extensions. Built from alloy steel with a chrome-plated finish, it features a 12-point hex drive design that allows engagement from multiple angles and is well-suited for fasteners in recessed or deep-set locations. The overall length measures 3.031 inches, giving it the reach needed to seat fully on fasteners that standard-depth sockets cannot access. This socket is rated tether-capable for use in environments where dropped-tool hazards are a concern. It meets ANSI and ASME B107.5M standards and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

This socket is used in automotive, fleet, and mechanical maintenance work wherever 30 mm metric fasteners require deep access. Typical applications include wheel hub nuts, suspension fasteners, axle components, and engine hardware with threaded studs or deep-set bolt heads. It is appropriate for shop or field use by automotive technicians, heavy equipment mechanics, and maintenance professionals working with metric assemblies.

Key Features

• 30 mm metric socket size with 1/2 inch drive for compatibility with standard half-inch drive tools
• 12-point design allows engagement at 30-degree increments for use in tight spaces
• Deep socket profile at 3.031 inches overall length reaches recessed and stud-mounted fasteners
• Alloy steel construction with chrome-plated finish resists corrosion and surface wear
• Tether-capable design supports use in elevated or FOD-sensitive work environments
• Meets ANSI and ASME B107.5M standards for socket dimensions and performance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use deep socket compatible with 1/2 inch drive ratchets, torque wrenches, breaker bars, and extensions accepting metric square-drive tooling.

Installation Notes

Install and remove with a 1/2 inch drive ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar. Ensure the socket seats fully on the fastener before applying torque to avoid rounding. Do not use impact-rated tools with this chrome-plated hand socket, as chrome sockets are not rated for impact driver use. When working on vehicles or equipment, follow all relevant lockout and safety procedures before beginning fastener service.