Socket bit 1/2" 6-point 17 mm, impact, Beta 720ME (MPN 007200517)

Socket bit 1/2" 6-point 17 mm by Beta, model 720ME, is an impact-rated hex socket designed for use with 1/2" drive impact wrenches and drivers. It is manufactured to engage 6-point (hex) fasteners securely, reducing the risk of rounding and providing reliable torque transfer in high-torque applications. The tool is intended for professional and workshop environments where durability under repeated impact is required.

Advantages

This 17 mm 6-point impact socket offers a tight fit on hex heads and fasteners, minimizing slippage during torque application. Constructed for impact use, the socket resists deformation and cracking that can occur with non-impact sockets under pneumatic or electric impact tools. The standardized 1/2" drive size ensures compatibility with a wide range of impact wrenches, and the six-point configuration provides increased contact area on fastener flats compared with 12-point designs.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and maintenance tasks requiring removal or installation of hex bolts and nuts
• Industrial machinery maintenance and assembly where impact drivers are used
• Mechanical workshops performing repetitive fastening or loosening under high torque

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" compatible with standard impact drives
• Socket configuration: 6-point (hex) for secure engagement
• Nominal size: 17 mm across flats
• Intended use: impact-rated for pneumatic and electric impact tools
• Material characteristics: engineered to resist deformation under impact (hardened alloy steel typical for impact sockets)

How to use

Select the 17 mm 6-point impact socket and attach it securely to a 1/2" drive impact wrench or extension as required by the task. Place the socket squarely onto the hex fastener, ensuring full contact with the flats before applying torque. When using an impact tool, apply controlled bursts of power rather than continuous full-throttle operation to reduce stress on adjacent components and fastener threads. After use, inspect the socket for signs of cracking or excessive wear and replace if any damage is visible.

Usage recommendations

Use this impact socket exclusively with impact-rated tools and accessories. Do not use non-impact sockets with impact wrenches. For safe operation, wear appropriate eye and hand protection, select the correct socket size to avoid rounding fasteners, and follow the torque limits specified by the fastener and equipment manufacturers.