Socket 1/2" 23 mm long, 6-point - NEO tools 08-058

Long 6-point socket by NEO tools, size 23 mm with a 1/2" drive. Model 08-058 is designed to provide extended reach for hex fasteners in recessed or hard-to-access locations. The 6-point profile ensures secure engagement with bolt and nut corners, reducing rounding and improving torque transfer when used with ratchets and torque wrenches. This socket is intended for automotive, mechanical and maintenance tasks that require a 23 mm hex interface and a 1/2" drive tool.

Advantages

The extended length gives access to fasteners set deep within assemblies without the need to disassemble surrounding parts. A 6-point design offers better contact on hex flanks compared with 12-point sockets, which helps prevent damage to fastener corners under high torque. Compatibility with standard 1/2" drive tools provides versatility across ratchets and torque wrenches commonly used in workshops. The socket’s dimensions and finish allow smooth insertion and removal from fasteners.

Suitable for

• Automotive repairs and wheel or suspension work where 23 mm fasteners are used
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly of engines and gearboxes with recessed bolts
• General maintenance tasks in workshops and service centres requiring a 1/2" drive
• Use with torque wrenches for controlled tightening of 23 mm hex fasteners

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
• Socket size: 23 mm (hex)
• Point configuration: 6-point
• Length: extended / long type for recessed fasteners
• Intended use: hand tool for ratchets and torque wrenches

How to use

Select a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet or torque wrench and attach the 23 mm long socket securely to the tool’s square drive. Position the socket squarely onto the hex fastener, ensuring full seating on the 6-point profile before applying turning force. For torque-sensitive applications, use a calibrated torque wrench and apply torque according to manufacturer specifications. After use, clean the socket of dirt and debris and store it in a tool tray or rack to avoid corrosion and damage.

Usage recommendations

Use the 6-point long socket for applications where secure contact and reduced fastener rounding are critical. Avoid using cheater bars or impact tools with standard hand sockets; if impact use is required, select sockets specifically rated for impact applications. Regularly inspect the socket for wear and deformity and replace it if the 6-point profile becomes rounded.