This product is a 6 mm, 12‑point socket with a 3/8 inch square drive, designed for removing and tightening metric fasteners where a compact engagement and frequent re‑indexing are required. It is intended for use with 3/8 in drive ratchets, torque wrenches, extension bars and spinner handles in workshop and maintenance environments.

The socket is manufactured from heat‑treated chrome‑vanadium (Cr‑V) steel for strength and durability and finished with a bright chrome plating to resist corrosion and simplify cleaning. The internal profile is a 12‑point (bi‑hex) design, which allows the tool to engage fasteners at 30° increments and offers easier access in confined spaces compared with a 6‑point socket. The external drive is a 3/8 in (9.5 mm) square recess compatible with standard 3/8 in drive accessories. Production conforms to recognised hand‑tool standards (DIN / ISO / BS profiles for sockets and drive tools), ensuring dimensional interchangeability with other reputable tool brands.

Typical applications include automotive servicing, plant and machinery maintenance, mechanical assembly, and general engineering tasks where metric M6 fasteners or similarly sized components are encountered. The 12‑point profile is particularly useful for working with multi‑start or re‑used fasteners that may have slight corner rounding, and for applications where a smaller swing arc is needed to re‑position the ratchet quickly.

Key benefits include the material’s strength for repeated torque cycles, the chrome finish that slows surface corrosion in workshop environments, and the compatibility with the widely used 3/8 in drive system for easy integration into existing tool sets. The 12‑point geometry provides quicker re‑engagement and greater accessibility without sacrificing contact area on standard hexagon heads.

Duchy Fasteners offers this Draper Tools Group D item (DR13226) in bulk supply as well as single units. We stock a full range of metric socket sizes and pack options to suit trade, fleet and industrial requirements. Contact us for availability and bulk pricing.