Socket 1/2" drive KS Tools 918.1276, 38 mm length, single socket head

Single 1/2" drive socket KS Tools 918.1276 is a compact, solidly made hand tool intended for use with 1/2" ratchets and drive tools. With an overall length of 38 mm and a single socket head, this socket provides a short working profile that helps access bolts and nuts in confined spaces while delivering the torque and contact area required for standard fasteners of the corresponding size. The tool is suitable for a wide range of mechanical, automotive and maintenance applications where a robust, short socket is preferred.

Advantages

The short 38 mm length reduces leverage-related clearance issues and improves access in tight engine bays or machinery housings. Designed for 1/2" drive tools, the socket provides secure engagement with ratchets and extensions, and its single-head configuration keeps the tool lightweight and easy to position. The construction is intended to withstand routine workshop loads while maintaining accurate fit to the mating fastener profile.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and servicing
• General maintenance and assembly tasks
• Work on machinery and equipment with limited access
• Use with 1/2" ratchets, extensions and breakers

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2"
• Overall length: 38 mm
• Configuration: single socket head
• Weight: approximately 50 g
• Fitment: conforms to standard fastener profiles matching the socket size

How to use

Select the socket that matches the fastener size and place it squarely over the nut or bolt head. Attach the socket to a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet, extension or breaker bar and apply controlled turning force. For initial loosening, use steady pressure and avoid sudden impacts unless the socket and drive tool are rated for impact use. After use, clean any debris or lubricant from the socket and store it in a toolbox or socket rail to maintain condition and ensure easy selection next time.

Usage recommendations

Use with a 1/2" drive ratchet or appropriate extension for best fit and torque transfer. Avoid using the socket on severely rounded or damaged fasteners to prevent slippage. Regularly inspect the socket for wear or deformation and replace if contact surfaces become rounded or cracked. Store in a dry environment to prevent corrosion and keep the socket organized with other drive tools.