The 1/2" Socket Set 26pc (Draper Tools Group D, DR16368) is a 1/2‑inch square‑drive hand socket kit designed for tightening and loosening hex fasteners in automotive, engineering and maintenance tasks. It provides a compact selection of sockets and accessories that suit workshop, site and vehicle service environments where a 1/2" drive is the preferred torque delivery method.

All sockets are manufactured from chrome‑vanadium (Cr‑V) steel and are heat treated and hardened to give good toughness and wear resistance under repeated torque. The set is supplied with a 1/2" square drive ratchet featuring a quick‑release mechanism and a fine‑tooth click (72 teeth) for access in confined spaces. Sockets are supplied in hex profiles to match standard fastener heads; the profiles conform to common DIN/ISO/BS dimensional specifications for hand sockets to ensure correct fit on bolts and nuts. The sockets have a polished, mirror chrome plated finish to improve corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning.

Typical applications for this 26pc set include vehicle servicing and repair, plant maintenance, mechanical assembly, fabrication and general engineering workshops. The 1/2" drive is suited to medium to high torque operations such as suspension work, engine assembly, gearbox and driveline maintenance, as well as heavy machinery and agricultural equipment. The set is compatible with other 1/2" drive accessories and extensions, and the quick‑release ratchet makes repetitive removal and refitting efficient.

Key benefits of the set are corrosion protection from the chrome finish, the durability and strength of chrome‑vanadium construction, and dimensional compatibility with internationally recognised socket standards which reduces the risk of fastener rounding. The ratchet’s fine‑tooth mechanism improves access where only small swing angles are available, while the range of sizes within the set minimises the need for multiple toolsets on the job.

Duchy Fasteners stocks a wide range of 1/2" drive sockets and accessories in both metric and imperial sizes; single sockets, multi‑piece sets and replacement components are available in varying pack quantities to suit trade and DIY requirements. Contact us for specific size lists and pack options.