Williams Comfort Products JHWST-820 Shallow Socket 5/8 in

Product Description

The WILLIAMS COMFORT PRODUCTS JHWST-820 is a shallow 5/8 inch SAE socket designed for 1/2 inch drive applications. It features an 8-point lobular opening profile that delivers increased turning power while protecting fastener corners from rounding. The overall assembled length measures 1.5 inches, making it well suited for tight-clearance fastening tasks. Technicians across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades reach for this socket when working in confined spaces where a standard-depth socket will not fit.

This shallow socket is used in service and installation work where fastener access is limited by surrounding equipment housings, panels, or structural members. The 1/2 inch drive sizing makes it compatible with standard 1/2 inch drive ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches commonly found in trade toolkits. Its compact 0.9 inch width profile allows placement in areas where a bulkier socket would contact adjacent hardware.

Key Features

• 8-point lobular opening engages 4-point fasteners quickly and reduces fastener deformation under high torque
• Shallow depth at 1.5 inches overall length for use in tight-clearance installations
• 1/2 inch drive compatibility with standard ratchets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches
• SAE sizing at 5/8 inch for common trade fastener applications
• Compact 0.9 inch width minimizes interference with adjacent hardware

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and service socket for use with 1/2 inch drive tools on 5/8 inch SAE fasteners in residential and commercial trade applications.

Installation Notes

This socket is installed and used by HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and mechanical contractors using standard 1/2 inch drive ratchets or torque wrenches. Verify the fastener size matches 5/8 inch SAE before applying torque to avoid fastener damage. Inspect the socket for cracks or wear before each use, and do not use damaged sockets under load.