Gearwrench 84302N Impact Socket 3/8 in Drive 7/16 in

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 84302N is a 6-point impact socket designed for use with 3/8 inch drive impact wrenches and ratchets. Built from chromium-molybdenum steel with a black oxide finish, this socket measures 7/16 inch and has an overall length of 1.102 inches, placing it in the standard-length category. The off-corner loading design reduces the risk of rounding fastener heads under high torque, making it a reliable choice for HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and general trade professionals who work with impact tools daily. High-visibility laser-etched markings and secondary hard-stamped size markings allow fast identification in the field without picking up the socket to read it.

This socket is suited for standard SAE fastener applications across residential and commercial trade work. The 3/8 inch drive size is common in mid-torque impact guns and hand ratchets used in tight spaces such as equipment panels, pipe supports, and electrical enclosures. Its standard-length profile fits into moderately confined areas without requiring an extension in most typical service scenarios. The black oxide finish provides mild corrosion resistance for regular shop and field use. This socket ships individually and is sold as a single unit.

Key Features

• 6-point contact geometry reduces fastener rounding under impact loads
• Off-corner loading design distributes force away from fastener corners
• High-visibility laser-etched markings for rapid size identification
• Secondary hard-stamped size markings as a backup if surface markings wear
• Chromium-molybdenum steel construction rated for impact use
• Meets ASME B107.2 standard for socket design and performance

Compatibility

Designed as a standard SAE impact socket compatible with 3/8 inch drive impact wrenches, air ratchets, and hand ratchets accepting 3/8 inch drive tooling.

Installation Notes

Install and remove with a 3/8 inch drive impact wrench or ratchet rated for the application torque. Always confirm the socket is fully seated on the fastener before applying torque to avoid slippage. Do not use impact sockets with non-impact hand tools where torque exceeds the tool rating, and never use hand-tool sockets in place of impact-rated sockets on impact wrenches.