This is a 24 mm deep socket designed for use with a 1/2" (12.7 mm) square drive ratchet or breaker bar. Its primary use is to reach fasteners recessed below surrounding surfaces or where additional length is needed to clear shafting or other obstructions, allowing safe and accurate torque application to hexagonal nuts and bolts.

The body is forged from chrome vanadium (Cr-V) steel and heat-treated for strength and toughness. The socket is supplied with a precision-machined six-point (6‑point) internal profile to engage hex heads with maximum contact area and reduce rounding of fastener corners. The external finish is a bright chrome plating which provides corrosion resistance and makes the tool easy to clean. The drive end accepts a 1/2" square drive and incorporates a detent recess for secure retention on spring-loaded ratchet pawls; thread type is not applicable to this product.

The socket is manufactured to meet common industry dimensional and material standards for hand sockets, conforming to recognised DIN, ISO and BS tooling practices for interchangeability and safety. It is intended for hand-tool use only and is not an impact-rated socket—do not use with air or electric impact tools unless specifically marked as impact grade.

Typical applications include automotive repair and servicing, plant and machinery maintenance, construction fitting, agricultural equipment overhaul and general workshop assembly. The 24 mm size is frequently used on wheel nuts, suspension and steering components, hydraulic fittings and larger machine fastenings where additional reach is required.

Key benefits are its corrosion-resistant chrome finish, the strength and wear resistance provided by Cr‑V material and heat treatment, and compatibility with standard 1/2" drive ratchets, torque wrenches and extension bars. The six‑point profile improves torque transfer and reduces slippage compared with multi‑point designs, helping protect both fasteners and the tool.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this Draper Tools Group D 24 mm deep socket in bulk pack options and single-piece quantities. We also carry the broader metric socket range across commonly used sizes and drive configurations to suit workshop and site requirements. If you need alternate pack sizes or complementary extensions and ratchets, please contact us.