Socket 1/2" 20mm, NEO Tools 6-point hex (08-020)

NEO Tools 6-point socket with a 1/2" square drive and a 20 mm hex opening, model 08-020, is designed for use with ratchets and torque wrenches that accept a 1/2" drive. The socket engages fasteners on six flats to provide stable contact and reduce rounding on hex heads. It is intended for mechanical, automotive and general workshop applications where a precise 20 mm socket is required.

Advantages

The 6-point geometry concentrates contact on the flat sides of fasteners, improving torque transfer and minimizing slip. The 1/2" square drive provides compatibility with a wide range of ratchets and breaker bars, while the 20 mm opening matches common metric fasteners. The socket's solid construction offers reliable performance under typical workshop loads and makes it suitable for repeated use in maintenance and repair tasks.

Suitable for

• Automotive maintenance and repair where 20 mm hex fasteners are used
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment
• Workshop and garage tasks requiring a 1/2" drive socket
• Use with torque wrenches for controlled tightening of 20 mm fasteners

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" square drive compatible with standard ratchets and torque wrenches
• Socket opening: 20 mm hex, 6-point configuration for improved grip
• Material and finish: engineered for workshop durability (steel construction with protective finish)
• Intended use: manual and torque-assisted tightening/loosening of metric hex fasteners

How to use

Select a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench and attach the 20 mm 6-point socket. Place the socket squarely over the hex fastener so the six flats engage fully, then apply torque by turning the handle of the drive tool. For torque-sensitive applications, use a calibrated torque wrench and follow the manufacturer’s specified torque settings for the fastener. Remove the socket by pulling it straight off the fastener once loosening or tightening is complete.

Usage recommendations

Use the socket with tools rated for the required torque and avoid excessive impact on hand sockets not specified for impact use. Inspect the socket and fastener for wear or damage before each use, and store sockets in a dry, organized holder to maintain condition and ease of selection.