Socket King Tony 4230M — 1/2" drive, metric socket, 77 mm length

King Tony 4230M — 1/2" drive metric socket, 77 mm length is a medium-length hand socket intended for fastening and loosening metric fasteners. Designed to be used with 1/2" drive ratchets and handles, this socket provides standard torque transfer and a comfortable working reach for many automotive, mechanical and workshop tasks. The socket's 77 mm length balances access to recessed fasteners with compact handling and its 356 g weight makes it suitable for use in portable tool sets.

Advantages

The socket is manufactured from chrome vanadium alloy steel with a polished, chrome-plated finish that resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning. It features four ball retaining grooves for secure attachment to ratchets and extensions, conforming to industry standards to ensure compatibility with common 1/2" drive accessories. Compliance with DIN 3124 and ISO 2725-1 provides predictable fit, durability and interchangeability in professional and hobbyist tool sets.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and maintenance tasks involving metric bolts and nuts
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly in workshops and garages
• Servicing machinery where a medium-length socket is needed to reach recessed fasteners
• Use with 1/2" drive ratchets, torque wrenches and extension bars

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2"
• Length: 77 mm
• Material: chrome vanadium alloy steel
• Finish: polished, chrome plated
• Retention: 4 ball retaining grooves
• Standards: DIN 3124, ISO 2725-1
• Weight: 356 g

How to use

Select the socket size that matches the metric fastener, fit it onto a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet or extension, and engage the socket onto the fastener head until the retaining ball secures it. Apply turning force using the ratchet or an appropriate torque tool, keeping hands clear of moving parts. After use, wipe the chrome-plated surface clean and store the socket in a tool tray or case to prevent damage and corrosion.

Usage recommendations

For safe and long-lasting performance, use the socket with matched 1/2" drive accessories and avoid exceeding the manufacturer's recommended torque limits for the fastener and tool. Regularly inspect the socket for wear or rounding of the drive and contact surfaces; replace if deformation or significant wear is observed.