Williams Comfort Products ISSXTM1016 Flextension 16MM

Product Description

The WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS ISSXTM1016 is a tension-type Flextension designed for use with a 1/2 inch drive and a 16MM socket. The 10 inch shank provides extended reach into tight or recessed fastener locations where a standard socket extension would not fit. This tool is built for mechanics, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals who regularly work in confined spaces around HVAC equipment, plumbing assemblies, or mechanical systems. The tension-type design maintains contact between the drive and socket, reducing the chance of the socket slipping or disengaging during torque application.

This Flextension is suited for applications where a fastener is angled, offset, or obstructed and a rigid extension cannot reach. Common use cases include equipment panel removal, compressor mounting hardware, motor bracket fasteners, and similar tasks in residential and light commercial mechanical systems. The 16MM drive size fits standard metric fasteners encountered across a wide range of mechanical and HVAC equipment. Licensed technicians and journeyman-level tradespeople are the typical users of this style of flexible drive extension.

Key Features

• Tension-type flex design maintains socket engagement during use
• 10 inch shank for extended reach into deep or obstructed fastener locations
• 16MM socket size for metric fastener compatibility
• 1/2 inch drive fits standard ratchets and torque wrenches
• Sold as a single unit, no additional hardware required

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 1/2 inch drive ratchets, torque wrenches, and breaker bars accepting 16MM metric sockets. Fits typical applications in HVAC, plumbing, and general mechanical service work requiring flexible extension reach.

Installation Notes

This tool is installed by hand onto a 1/2 inch drive ratchet or torque wrench before attaching the target socket. Ensure the drive connection is fully seated before applying torque. Do not exceed the rated capacity of the drive tool being used with this extension. Inspect the flex joint for wear or play before each use and replace if the tension mechanism no longer holds the socket securely.

Technical Specifications

• Drive Size: 1/2 inch
• Socket Size: 16MM
• Shank Length: 10 inches
• Type: Tension Flextension
• Weight: 0.18 pounds
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: ISSXTM1016