Socket, NEO Tools 1/2" 12-point 15 mm long (MPN 08-074)

NEO Tools 1/2" 12-point 15 mm long socket is a hand tool engineered to engage hex fasteners in confined or recessed areas. Its 12-point internal profile provides multiple engagement angles with a 1/2" drive, making it suitable for medium-duty fastening and loosening tasks. The extended length improves reach to bolts and studs that are otherwise difficult to access, useful in automotive repair and industrial maintenance.

Advantages

The 12-point design allows for finer indexing on the fastener, reducing the need to reposition the ratchet in tight spaces. The 1/2" drive is compatible with a wide range of ratchets and breaker bars used in repair shops. The long socket length increases accessibility to recessed nuts and studs while maintaining sufficient wall thickness for durability. The tool's geometry helps distribute load across multiple contact points to minimize rounding of fastener corners.

Suitable for

• Automotive engine and chassis repairs where bolts are recessed
• Industrial machinery maintenance and equipment servicing
• Tight or crowded workspaces requiring fine ratchet indexing
• Medium-duty assembly and disassembly tasks

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" compatible
• Internal profile: 12-point
• Nominal socket size: 15 mm
• Length: long (extended reach for recessed fasteners)
• Intended use: hand-operated with ratchet or breaker bar

How to use

Select the 15 mm socket and attach it securely to a 1/2" drive ratchet or breaker bar. Engage the socket fully onto the fastener to ensure the 12-point faces align with the fastener profile, then apply steady turning force. For stubborn or rusted fasteners use a breaker bar for increased leverage, taking care to avoid sudden impacts that could damage the tool or fastener. After use, wipe the socket clean and store it in a toolbox or socket rail to prevent corrosion and damage.

Usage recommendations

Use the socket with a correctly sized 1/2" drive tool to avoid slippage. Do not use the socket with impact tools unless it is explicitly rated for impact use. For best results in tight spaces, use a slim-profile ratchet and ensure the socket is fully seated on the fastener before applying torque.