Proto J6508MH Impact Socket 1/4 in Drive 8mm

Product Description

The PROTO J6508MH is a 1/4 inch drive impact socket designed for use with hex drive impact wrenches and rattle guns in professional trade and industrial applications. Built around a 6-point internal geometry, the socket fits 8mm fasteners and delivers a full 2 inches of overall length. The 6-point design concentrates drive force on the flat faces of the fastener, reducing the risk of rounding under high-torque impact loads. At 0.07 pounds, this socket is lightweight without sacrificing the wall thickness required for repeated impact service.

This socket is suited for mechanical, HVAC, and electrical trade work where 8mm hex fasteners appear on equipment panels, motor mounts, and structural assemblies. The 1/4 inch drive size makes it compatible with compact impact drivers and smaller air impact tools common in tight-clearance service environments. It is packaged and sold as a single unit, making it a practical replacement or bench-stock addition for field technicians and shop mechanics.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch drive size for use with compact impact wrenches and drivers
• 8mm socket size fits standard metric hex fasteners
• 6-point geometry reduces fastener rounding under impact torque
• 2 inches overall length suits most standard-reach applications
• Lightweight at 0.07 pounds without sacrificing impact-rated wall thickness

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-service impact socket for use with 1/4 inch drive impact wrenches, rattle guns, and hand ratchets requiring an 8mm hex socket.

Installation Notes

Installation and removal of fasteners using impact sockets should be performed by a qualified mechanic or trade technician familiar with impact tooling. Always verify the socket is fully seated on the drive anvil before applying torque. Do not use impact sockets on hand-torque tools rated below the expected load, and never use standard chrome hand sockets in place of impact-rated sockets on impact drivers.