Long 3/8" drive hex socket 22 mm by NEO tools (model 08-197) is designed for fastening and loosening hexagonal nuts and bolts. Its extended length improves reach into recessed or confined spaces while maintaining compatibility with standard 3/8" ratchets, extensions and breaker bars. The socket is suited for automotive repair, industrial maintenance and general mechanical work where extra depth is required to access threaded fasteners.
Advantages
The extended 22 mm hex socket provides additional reach compared with standard sockets, allowing work on bolts located in deep or obscured positions. Constructed to fit 3/8" drive tools, it offers straightforward interchangeability with common ratchets and extension bars. Its hex profile ensures secure engagement with fastener heads, reducing the risk of rounding, while the longer body helps keep the drive tool clear of surrounding components.
Suitable for
- Automotive wheel and engine compartment repairs
- Industrial machinery maintenance and assembly
- Plumbing and HVAC tasks requiring access to recessed fasteners
- General workshop and home mechanical projects
Key specifications
- Drive size: 3/8" compatible
- Socket size: 22 mm hex
- Extended length for improved reach
- Hexagonal (6-point) profile for secure fastener engagement
- Designed for use with ratchets, extensions and breaker bars
How to use
Select a compatible 3/8" drive ratchet or extension and attach the long 22 mm hex socket. Position the socket squarely over the hexagonal fastener head, ensure full seating to minimize slippage, then apply torque with the ratchet, extension or breaker bar as required. For removal, apply steady counter-clockwise torque; for tightening, apply clockwise torque and follow the fastener's specified torque values where applicable. When working in tight spaces, use appropriate extensions or swivel adapters to improve access while maintaining safe handling.
Usage recommendations
Inspect the socket and mating fastener for wear or damage before use, and avoid excessive impact force beyond the socket's intended drive rating. Use the correct socket size to prevent rounding of fastener heads and consider using a torque wrench for critical fastenings.
