This is a 26 mm, 6‑point hand socket intended for use with 1/2" (12.7 mm) square drive ratchets and torque wrenches. Its primary use is to engage hexagon-headed fasteners of 26 mm across‑flats for assembly, maintenance and repair tasks where precise, firm contact with the nut or bolt head is required.

The socket is manufactured from chrome‑vanadium steel (Cr‑V) and is heat‑treated to provide the strength and wear resistance expected of service sockets. The exterior is bright chrome‑plated to resist corrosion and ease cleaning; the internal 6‑point (hex) profile is machined to accurate dimensional tolerances to ensure full face contact with hex fasteners rather than corner engagement. Drive type is a 1/2" square recess compatible with standard 1/2" ratchets and breaker bars. Thread type is not applicable for hand sockets.

The tool conforms to common industry dimensional profiles so it will sit correctly on ISO/DIN/BS hexagon fasteners and mate with standard 1/2" square drives used throughout UK industry. Where a specific standard reference is required, this type of socket is generally produced to the established DIN/ISO dimensional guidelines for 6‑point sockets to ensure interchangeability with other manufacturers’ ratchets and extensions.

Typical applications include automotive and commercial vehicle maintenance, plant and machinery servicing, industrial assembly lines, agricultural machinery repair and general workshop use. The 6‑point design gives maximum contact with bolt faces, reducing risk of rounding soft or partially corroded fasteners compared with 12‑point alternatives. Note that this chrome‑plated Cr‑V socket is intended for hand use and torque wrenches; for impact‑gun use choose a dedicated impact socket (typically Cr‑Mo with black finish).

Key benefits are accurate fit on 26 mm hex heads, good corrosion resistance from the chrome finish, reliable strength from heat‑treated chrome‑vanadium steel and broad compatibility with 1/2" drive hand tools and torque tools. Duchy Fasteners stocks this 26 mm 6‑point 1/2" drive socket across a range of standard lengths and in single and multipack options; please check our online stock list for available sizes and pack quantities.