Proto J7330 Impact Socket 1/2 in Drive 15/16 in 12-pt

Product Description

The PROTO J7330 is a 12-point impact socket designed for heavy-duty fastener work in professional trade environments. Built for a 1/2 inch drive, it fits 15/16 inch fasteners and measures 3.5 inches in overall length. The 12-point design allows engagement at 30-degree increments, giving technicians more positioning flexibility in tight spaces. At 0.82 pounds, it carries the mass needed to absorb impact tool torque without deflecting. HVAC techs, plumbers, electricians, and mechanical contractors reach for impact-rated sockets like this when running bolts with pneumatic or cordless impact wrenches on equipment installations, flanges, and structural fasteners.

The J7330 suits residential and commercial service work wherever a 1/2 inch drive impact wrench is the tool of choice. Typical applications include equipment mounting, pipe flange bolting, electrical panel work, and general mechanical assembly. The 15/16 inch socket size covers common fastener sizes found on HVAC equipment frames, plumbing flanges, and conduit fittings. The 3.5 inch overall length provides enough reach for recessed or partially obstructed fastener heads without requiring an extension in most standard installations.

Key Features

• 1/2 inch drive fits standard impact wrenches and ratchets
• 15/16 inch socket size for common trade fasteners
• 12-point geometry allows engagement every 30 degrees
• 3.5 inch overall length provides reach into recessed fastener locations
• Impact-rated construction handles repeated pneumatic and cordless tool cycles
• 0.82 pound mass absorbs torque load from impact drivers

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard fitment impact socket for 1/2 inch drive impact wrenches and ratchets used in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical service applications.

Installation Notes

Impact sockets are installed and removed by qualified trades including HVAC technicians, licensed plumbers, and electricians. Always use impact-rated sockets with impact tools — do not substitute standard chrome hand-tool sockets on pneumatic or cordless impact wrenches. Confirm the fastener drive size matches the socket before applying torque. Inspect the socket for cracks or deformation before each use and remove from service if damage is found.