This is a 1¼" AF (across flats) 12‑point hand socket with a 1/2" square drive, intended for manual fastening and removal of hex and bi‑hex fasteners where a compact seating angle is needed. The socket is part of the Draper Tools Group D range (Draper code DR11868) and is supplied in bulk for trade use. Its primary use is in maintenance and repair tasks where a robust, precise socket is required for use with 1/2" drive ratchets, torque wrenches, breaker bars and extension bars.

The body is manufactured from chrome vanadium steel (Cr‑V), heat treated and tempered to provide the strength demanded in hand‑tool applications. The surface is finished with a bright chrome plating to resist corrosion and simplify cleaning. The socket features a 12‑point (bi‑hex) head profile to engage both hexagonal and 12‑point fasteners and to allow smaller arc movement between engagement positions compared with 6‑point designs. The drive end is a standard 1/2" square recess compatible with ISO and common DIN/BS drive tooling conventions for hand sockets.

This socket conforms to common hand‑tool dimensional and performance expectations used across automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial maintenance sectors, being appropriate for workshop mechanics, plant engineers, agricultural technicians and M&E maintenance teams. The 12‑point geometry is particularly useful where fastener access is restricted or where rapid positioning on fasteners is required, while the chrome vanadium construction gives good tensile strength and resistance to wear in regular service. It is designed for hand‑tool torque applications; it is not intended for impact use with pneumatic or electric impact tools.

Key benefits include the compatibility with a wide range of 1/2" drive accessories, improved accessibility from the 12‑point profile, and corrosion resistance from the chrome finish which helps prolong service life in workshop and outdoor environments. Duchy Fasteners stocks this item in 1¼" AF size and supplies it either loose or in bulk pack quantities to suit trade and workshop re‑stocking requirements; please check current stock availability for pack sizes.