This is a 26 mm, 12‑point hand socket with a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) square drive, intended for removing and tightening hexagonal and double‑hex fasteners in general maintenance, automotive and industrial applications. The 12‑point profile allows engagement on a hexagon at twice the positions of a 6‑point socket, making it easier to work in confined spaces where ratchet swing is limited.

The socket is manufactured from chrome‑vanadium steel (Cr‑V) that has been heat treated for strength and toughness. The exterior is chrome plated and mirror polished to resist corrosion and simplify cleaning, while internal dimensions are machined to provide a precise fit on 26 mm fasteners. The tool is designed as a hand socket rather than an impact socket and should be used with hand ratchets, torque wrenches, extensions and breaker bars rated for 1/2 in drives. The 12‑point head form and 1/2 in square drive are compatible with industry‑standard hand tool fittings and accessories.

This type of socket is commonly used across automotive repair, plant maintenance, agricultural machinery servicing and construction equipment work. It is particularly useful where space restrictions make it difficult to place a 6‑point socket or where rapid repositioning on the nut is required. Typical fasteners include flange nuts, hexagon head bolts and serviceable assemblies found on engines, gearboxes and heavy machinery.

Key benefits include the corrosion resistance provided by the chrome plating, the strength and wear resistance of heat‑treated chrome‑vanadium steel, and accurate dimensional conformity for a secure drive fit that reduces rounding of fastener corners. The 12‑point geometry increases re‑engagement options without sacrificing grip on correctly sized hex fasteners. As this is a hand‑use socket, it offers reliable use with torque wrenches but is not suitable for pneumatic or impact sockets unless explicitly marked as impact‑rated.

Draper reference DR13252. Duchy Fasteners stocks this Draper Group D 26 mm 12‑point 1/2 in drive socket in bulk pack formats and carries a full complementary range of sockets from small to large metric sizes, available in single pieces and multi‑pack sets. Please contact us for current pack sizes and availability.