Socket bit 1/2" 6-point 16 mm Honiton H1416

Hex socket bit for 1/2" drive, 6-point configuration, 16 mm size manufactured by Honiton. This 16 mm socket is designed to fit 6-point fasteners and to be used with 1/2" ratchets, breaker bars or torque wrenches. Its dimensions and 6-point profile provide secure contact with hex heads to reduce rounding and ensure stable torque transfer during tightening and loosening operations in automotive, industrial maintenance and general mechanical work.

Advantages

The 6-point geometry concentrates contact on the flats of fasteners, lowering the risk of slipping and rounding compared with 12-point designs. Built for 1/2" drive tools, the socket provides robust connection and high torque capacity. The single-piece socket design offers consistent alignment with fastener heads and simplifies tool changes while maintaining reliable performance under repeated use.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and wheel, engine and suspension fastener work
• Industrial maintenance and assembly tasks requiring 16 mm hex engagement
• General mechanical and workshop applications with 1/2" drive tools

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" compatible
• Socket profile: 6-point (hex)
• Nominal socket size: 16 mm
• Intended use: tightening and loosening hex-head fasteners
• Typical compatibility: ratchets, torque wrenches and breaker bars with 1/2" drive

How to use

Select the 16 mm 6-point socket when the fastener head matches its profile and size. Attach the socket securely to a 1/2" drive ratchet, torque wrench or breaker bar. Seat the socket fully on the fastener head before applying torque, and apply force in a controlled manner to avoid slipping. When using a torque wrench, set the required torque value and operate the wrench according to the torque tool manufacturer's instructions.

Usage recommendations

Inspect fastener heads for damage and ensure the socket is fully engaged before applying high torque. Use correct torque settings for critical fasteners and avoid applying impact tools to sockets not rated for impact use.