Socket bit 1/2" 36 mm long, 6-point — NEO Tools 08-486

Long 1/2" drive 6-point socket, 36 mm length, model 08-486 from NEO Tools is designed for fastening and loosening hex fasteners where extra reach and firm contact are required. The socket fits 1/2" drive ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions and is intended for use in automotive repair, maintenance and general workshop applications. Its 6-point profile provides concentrated contact on flat sides of bolts and nuts for reduced rounding and improved torque transfer.

Advantages

This 36 mm long socket offers extended reach compared with standard-length sockets, allowing access to recessed or obstructed fasteners. The 6-point configuration ensures a secure grip on hex fasteners and helps minimize slipping and rounding. Compatibility with 1/2" drive tools makes it suitable for use with common ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions, enabling precise torque application when required. The construction is intended for workshop and maintenance use where durability and reliable fit are important.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair: wheel, suspension and engine fasteners that require deeper reach
• Workshop maintenance: assemblies with recessed bolts and nuts
• Industrial and equipment servicing: access to hard-to-reach hex fasteners
• Use with 1/2" drive ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2"
• Socket profile: 6-point (hex)
• Length: 36 mm
• Intended fastener type: hex bolts and nuts
• Compatibility: ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions with 1/2" square drive

How to use

Select the 36 mm 6-point socket and attach it securely to a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet, torque wrench or extension. Engage the socket squarely onto the hex fastener, ensuring full seating on the flats before applying turning force. For torque-critical applications, use a calibrated torque wrench and set the required torque value. When removing fasteners, apply steady, controlled force to avoid sudden breakage or slippage. Store the socket in a suitable rack or case after use to maintain its condition.

Usage recommendations

For best performance, choose the 6-point socket for hex fasteners rather than 12-point sockets when higher torque and reduced rounding risk are priorities. Use extensions or universal joints only when necessary and inspect the socket and drive tool for wear before applying high torque.