Proto J5413MH Hand Socket 13mm 6-point 1/2 Drive

Product Description

The PROTO J5413MH is a 6-point hand socket designed for 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches. Built from alloy steel with a chrome plated finish, it accepts a 13 mm fastener and measures 1.484 inches in overall length — a standard length suitable for most underhood and general mechanical applications. The 6-point geometry delivers maximum contact across flat fastener surfaces, reducing rounding on corroded or tight hardware. Licensed mechanics, fleet technicians, and industrial maintenance crews rely on this socket for everyday fastener removal and installation across automotive, light truck, and equipment work.

This socket fits standard 1/2 inch drive tool setups and is sized for 13 mm hex fasteners common in automotive drivetrains, suspension components, engine accessories, and structural assemblies. The standard length profile works well where socket depth is not a constraint. It meets ASME B107.5 dimensional and performance standards, making it appropriate for professional shop use where tool compliance is required or expected.

Key Features

• 6-point design maximizes contact on fastener flats, reducing the risk of rounding corners
• 1/2 inch drive compatible with ratchets, breaker bars, extensions, and torque wrenches
• Alloy steel construction provides strength for high-torque applications
• Chrome plated finish resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning
• Standard length profile suits general-purpose fastener access
• Meets ASME B107.5 standards for hand socket tools

Compatibility

Designed for use with 1/2 inch drive hand tools on 13 mm hex fasteners in automotive, light truck, and general mechanical applications.

Installation Notes

This socket is installed and removed by hand tool technicians in automotive, fleet, and industrial maintenance settings. Ensure the drive tool is fully seated into the socket before applying torque, and confirm the socket is fully engaged on the fastener. Inspect the socket for cracks or wear before use on high-torque fasteners. This product is not tether capable and should not be used in overhead or elevated work where dropped-tool protocols require tethered tooling.