Williams Comfort Products JHWBM-1209 Shallow Metric Socket

Product Description

The WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS JHWBM-1209 is a shallow metric socket designed for professional fastener work in trade and mechanical service environments. Built on a 3/8 inch drive, this 9 MM socket features a lobular opening profile engineered to apply turning force to the flat sides of a fastener rather than the corners, reducing the risk of rounding off damaged or worn hardware. The overall assembled length is 0.6 inches, making it a compact tool suited for confined spaces where a standard-depth socket would not fit. Licensed HVAC technicians, plumbers, and electricians commonly reach for shallow sockets like this when working in tight equipment enclosures or panel boxes.

This socket is intended for use in residential and light commercial service applications where metric fasteners are encountered. Shallow-profile sockets are a standard item in any service technician's drive set, particularly when working on HVAC equipment panels, plumbing fixture hardware, and electrical enclosure covers. The 3/8 inch drive interface is compatible with standard ratchets, torque wrenches, and extension bars of the same drive size. The 9 MM metric sizing makes it applicable to a wide range of metric fasteners found on imported equipment and components.

Key Features

• Lobular opening profile transfers torque to fastener flats, reducing fastener deformation on worn or damaged hardware
• Engages both 6-point and 12-point fasteners for versatility across common hardware types
• Shallow depth at 0.6 inches overall length suits confined or recessed fastener locations
• 3/8 inch drive accepts standard ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches
• 9 MM metric sizing for compatibility with metric fastener applications

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 3/8 inch drive shallow metric socket for use with 9 MM metric fasteners across residential and commercial trade service applications.

Installation Notes

Install and remove with a 3/8 inch drive ratchet or torque wrench. Ensure the socket is fully seated on the fastener before applying torque to avoid slippage. Inspect the socket for cracks or wear before use in high-cycle or high-torque applications. This tool does not require power-down procedures but should be used in compliance with applicable job-site safety practices.

Technical Specifications

• Drive Size: 3/8 inch
• Socket Size: 9 MM
• Socket Type: Shallow
• Fastener Point Compatibility: 6-point and 12-point
• Overall Length: 0.6 inches
• Width: 1 inch
• Weight: 0.05 pounds
• Sold As: Each
• UPC: 662459212283

Standard Information

• Brand: WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: JHWBM-1209