{"product_id":"williams-comfort-products-jhwbm-1218-shallow-socket-18mm","title":"Williams Comfort Products JHWBM-1218 Shallow Socket 18MM","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS JHWBM-1218 is a shallow metric socket designed for professional fastener work in tight clearance applications. Built with a 3\/8 inch drive and sized at 18 MM, this socket features lobular opening geometry that increases turning force on fasteners without deforming the contact points. The overall length is approximately 1 inch, keeping the profile compact for use in confined spaces. Technicians across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades rely on shallow-profile sockets like this one when standard-depth sockets cannot clear surrounding components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis socket is suited for both residential and light commercial service work where metric fasteners are common. The 3\/8 inch drive interface is one of the most widely used drive sizes in trade toolkits, compatible with standard ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches in that drive class. The shallow profile makes it particularly useful when bolt length is short or surrounding clearance is limited, such as equipment panels, motor mounts, and bracket fasteners encountered during unit service and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLobular opening geometry increases turning power and reduces fastener deformation under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to engage both 6-point and 12-point fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShallow profile suits tight-clearance applications where depth-style sockets will not fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8 inch drive compatible with standard ratchets, extensions, and torque wrenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e18 MM metric sizing for common metric fastener applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use metric socket for 3\/8 inch drive tool sets used in trade service and installation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis socket is installed by HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and mechanical service professionals. Before using on equipment, de-energize electrical systems and shut off any fluid or gas supply lines per applicable code requirements. Use with a properly rated 3\/8 inch drive ratchet or torque wrench appropriate to the fastener specification. Do not use impact drivers unless the socket is rated for impact use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 MM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocket Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastener Point Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6-point and 12-point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Metric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.13 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e: 662459212375\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: JHWBM-1218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51344441704754,"sku":"JHWBM-1218","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/310542977.jpg?v=1782036081","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/williams-comfort-products-jhwbm-1218-shallow-socket-18mm","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}