Gearwrench 84328N Impact Socket 3/8 in Drive 11/16 in 6-pt

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 84328N is a 6-point impact socket designed for high-torque fastening applications in professional trade environments. Built from chromium-molybdenum steel with a black oxide finish, it accepts a 3/8 inch drive and fits 11/16 inch hex fasteners. The overall length is 2.48 inches, keeping the profile compact for tight-access work. High-visibility laser-etched markings allow fast size identification during busy service calls, while secondary hard-stamped size markings serve as a backup when the surface wears. The off-corner loading design distributes drive force away from fastener flats, reducing rounding on worn hardware. This socket is a standard SAE tool sized to ASME B107.2 and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

This socket suits residential and commercial service work wherever a 3/8 inch drive impact wrench or ratchet is the tool of choice. Common applications include HVAC equipment assembly, plumbing fixture work, electrical panel mounting, and general mechanical fastening tasks. Its chromium-molybdenum construction handles the shock loads generated by pneumatic and cordless impact drivers without cracking or deforming. The 6-point geometry is preferred for impact use because it grips more fastener surface area than a 12-point design, lowering the risk of rounding under load.

Key Features

• Chromium-molybdenum steel construction rated for impact tool use
• 6-point socket geometry reduces fastener rounding under high torque
• Off-corner loading design shifts drive force away from fastener corners
• High-visibility laser-etched markings for quick size identification
• Secondary hard-stamped size markings as a durable backup
• Black oxide finish provides corrosion resistance in field conditions
• Meets ASME B107.2 standards for impact socket performance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style SAE impact socket compatible with standard 3/8 inch square drive impact wrenches, air ratchets, and hand ratchets requiring an 11/16 inch 6-point socket.

Installation Notes

This socket is intended for use by mechanics, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians working with impact-rated drive tools. Always verify the drive tool is de-energized or disconnected from the air supply before changing sockets. Do not use impact sockets with standard chrome hand-tool ratchets rated below the torque output of your impact driver. Inspect the socket for cracks or deformation before each use and replace if any damage is found.