Gearwrench 84501N 1/2 in Drive 7/16 in Impact Socket 6-pt

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 84501N is a 6-point impact socket designed for use with 1/2 inch drive impact wrenches and rattle guns. Built from chromium-molybdenum steel with a black oxide finish, it accepts 7/16 inch hex fasteners and measures 1.496 inches overall length, making it a standard-length socket suited to tight-clearance work. High-visibility laser-etched markings and secondary hard-stamped size markings let technicians pull the right socket quickly in low-light shop environments. The off-corner loading design reduces fastener rounding, which matters on corroded or worn fasteners common in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical service work. Installation is performed by any tradesperson who operates 1/2 inch drive impact tooling.

This socket is appropriate for residential and commercial service applications where 7/16 inch hex fasteners appear on mechanical equipment, electrical enclosures, structural hardware, and equipment frames. Its standard length profile fits most impact gun anvils directly and performs in both hand-torque and high-cycle pneumatic or cordless impact use. The chromium-molybdenum steel construction handles the shock loading generated by impact drivers without fracturing, making it a reliable choice for daily trade use on job sites and in service vans.

Key Features

• Chromium-molybdenum steel construction withstands repeated impact shock loading
• 6-point hex drive geometry reduces fastener rounding under high torque
• Off-corner loading design protects fastener flats during impact use
• High-visibility laser-etched markings for rapid size identification
• Secondary hard-stamped size markings serve as a permanent backup label
• Black oxide finish provides corrosion resistance and reduces glare
• Meets ASME B107.2 standard for socket dimensions and performance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard service socket for use with 1/2 inch drive impact wrenches, extensions, and adapters that accept standard square-drive tooling.

Installation Notes

Install and remove this socket with the impact wrench powered down and the air supply disconnected or the battery removed before changing tooling. Verify the socket seats fully on the anvil retaining pin or ring before applying load. Do not use impact sockets on torque wrenches or breaker bars where crack propagation from impact-grade steel could pose a hazard; use chrome-finish sockets for hand-torque applications. Inspect for cracks or deformation before each use and remove from service if any damage is found.