Hex Socket 1/4" (6 mm) Long, NEO tools 08-491

Long hex socket for 1/4" drive, size 6 mm, model 08-491 from NEO tools. This long socket is engineered to reach recessed or otherwise hard-to-access hex head fasteners while fitting standard 1/4" ratchets and drivers. Manufactured to provide a straight, secure engagement with 6 mm hex bolts and screws, it offers greater accessibility compared with standard-length sockets and is suitable for workshop, maintenance and home tasks.

Advantages

The extended length allows access to fasteners located deep within assemblies or behind obstacles without compromising torque transfer. The socket's hex profile ensures positive contact with fastener heads, reducing rounding and slippage. Compatibility with common 1/4" drives makes it versatile for mechanics, technicians and DIY users. Its robust construction is designed for repeated use under normal mechanical conditions.

Suitable for

• Reaching recessed hex head bolts and screws in engines, gearboxes and housings
• Maintenance and repair tasks where standard sockets lack clearance
• Assembly and disassembly of electronic enclosures, furniture and appliances
• Light to medium torque fastening with 1/4" ratchets and drivers

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/4" (6.35 mm)
• Socket size: 6 mm hex
• Type: long hex socket
• Material and finish: hardened steel with protective surface treatment
• Intended use: fastening and loosening hex head fasteners in confined spaces

How to use

Select the 6 mm long hex socket and attach it securely to a compatible 1/4" ratchet, driver or extension. Insert the socket onto the hex fastener head, ensure full seating to minimize cam-out, and apply torque using controlled, steady force. For deeper or obstructed fasteners, use with a 1/4" extension bar as needed. Inspect the socket for wear or damage before use and replace if deformation or excessive wear is detected.

Usage recommendations

Use with appropriate torque limits for 1/4" drive tools; avoid excessive impact loads beyond the socket's design. Keep the socket clean and lightly lubricated where recommended to prevent corrosion and ensure smooth engagement.