Socket 1/2" 12-point 22 mm Hartsson 17C322Z

Hartsson Socket 1/2" 12-point 22 mm is a hand socket designed for use with standard 1/2" drive tools. The 12-point configuration provides multiple engagement positions for precise alignment on hexagonal fasteners, while the 22 mm size fits common bolts and nuts used in automotive, mechanical and maintenance work. Compact metal construction ensures compatibility with 1/2" ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions and offers reliable contact with fastener heads.

Advantages

The 12-point geometry allows easier positioning in tight spaces and more indexed engagement points compared with 6-point designs. Hardened metal construction delivers wear resistance for repeated use under torque load. The socket’s compact length improves accessibility to recessed fasteners and ensures secure fit on ratchet drives. Precision machining of the internal profile reduces rounding of bolt heads and improves torque transfer.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and wheel and brake work
• Mechanical assembly and maintenance tasks
• Workshop use with ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions
• Servicing machinery, equipment and utility installations

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" compatible
• Point configuration: 12-point
• External size: 22 mm working profile
• Construction: one-piece metal socket with hardened finish
• Compatibility: fits standard 1/2" ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions

How to use

Attach the socket to a compatible 1/2" drive tool such as a ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench. Engage the socket squarely onto the fastener head and apply torque in the required direction, taking care to maintain alignment to avoid slipping. For removal or installation in confined areas, use suitable extensions or universal joints while observing the tool and fastener torque limits. Inspect the socket for wear or damage before use and replace if the internal profile becomes rounded.

Usage recommendations

Use with the correct drive and torque-rated tool; avoid impact tools unless the socket is specified as impact-rated. Clean and lightly lubricate contact surfaces after use to prevent corrosion, and store in a dry toolbox to prolong service life.