This is a 22 mm deep socket with a 1/2 inch square drive, designed for reaching recessed nuts and fasteners where a standard shallow socket will not engage fully. It is primarily used with 1/2 inch drive ratchets and torque wrenches for manual tightening and loosening of hex-headed fasteners in maintenance, repair and assembly tasks.

The socket is manufactured from chrome vanadium (Cr‑V) alloy steel, drop‑forged and heat treated to provide strength and resistance to torsional loading during use. The external surface is bright chrome plated to resist corrosion and to make cleaning simple after workshop use. The drive is a 1/2 in (12.7 mm) square recess to suit common ratchets and extensions, and the working end is a 6‑point (hex) profile for positive engagement with standard hexagon nut heads. The product conforms to recognised dimensional standards for sockets (manufactured to DIN/ISO dimensional tolerances and compatible with common BS tool fittings), ensuring interchangeability with other branded 1/2 in drive tools.

Typical applications include automotive wheel and engine work, agricultural and plant maintenance, industrial machinery assembly and general workshop use where access to nuts set back from a surface is required. The deep geometry makes it particularly useful for long studs, recessed fasteners and components with washers or collars. Note that this chrome vanadium version is intended for hand tools and ratchet use; it is not rated as an impact socket for pneumatic or high‑torque impact wrenches (for impact use select a chrome molybdenum variant).

Key benefits include good corrosion resistance from the chrome finish, robust torque handling from the heat‑treated Cr‑V construction and wide compatibility with 1/2 in drive ratchets, breakers and extensions. The 6‑point profile reduces rounding on hex fasteners compared with some multi‑point designs and gives a secure fit on standard nuts and bolts.

Duchy Fasteners stocks a broad range of metric and imperial sockets and accessories, available in individual sizes, multi‑piece sets and bulk packs. Sizes range across common workshop requirements and are supplied in convenient packaging for trade and workshop use.