Proto J5430N Hand Socket 15/16 Inch 12-point 1/2 Drive

Product Description

The PROTO J5430N is a 15/16 inch, 12-point hand socket designed for professional-grade fastener work with a 1/2 inch drive. Built from steel with a chrome-plated finish, it meets ASME B107.110-2012, AS4984A, and SAE AS954G standards. The 12-point configuration allows engagement at 30-degree increments, giving technicians more swing arc options in tight quarters. At 1-7/8 inches overall length, it fits the standard-length classification. This socket is suited for mechanics, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians working on equipment assemblies, flanges, and structural fasteners across residential and commercial job sites.

The J5430N is used wherever a 1/2 inch drive, 15/16 inch socket is required. Typical applications include equipment mounting hardware, pipe flange bolts, electrical panel fasteners, and mechanical assembly work. The 12-point design works with both hex and 12-point fasteners, making it a versatile choice for mixed fastener environments. It is not tether-capable, which should be noted for elevated or overhead work environments where dropped-tool protocols require tethered tooling.

Key Features

• 15/16 inch socket size with 1/2 inch drive for high-torque applications
• 12-point geometry allows engagement every 30 degrees in confined spaces
• Chrome-plated steel construction resists corrosion and wipes clean easily
• Standard length at 1-7/8 inches overall for general-purpose use
• Meets ASME B107.110-2012, AS4984A, and SAE AS954G standards
• Lifetime warranty from the manufacturer

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 1/2 inch drive hand socket compatible with any 1/2 inch drive ratchet, breaker bar, or torque wrench accepting industry-standard square drive tooling.

Installation Notes

Install and remove fasteners using a calibrated torque wrench when torque specifications are required by the equipment manufacturer or applicable codes. Inspect the socket for cracks or deformation before each use and replace if damaged. This socket is not tether-capable and should not be used in elevated or overhead applications where a dropped-tool program mandates tethered tooling.