Hex Socket 1/4" 10 mm Long, NEO tools 08-495

Hex Socket 1/4" 10 mm Long from NEO tools is a single-piece, long-profile socket designed for use with 1/4" drive ratchets and drivers to engage 10 mm hex fasteners. The extended length provides extra reach for recessed bolts and nuts, enabling access in tight or deep spaces encountered during automotive repair, maintenance work, and equipment assembly. The socket’s 1/4" drive interface makes it compatible with common compact toolsets and precision drivers.

Advantages

The long 10 mm hex socket offers improved accessibility compared with standard-length sockets, allowing you to reach fasteners located in narrow or recessed positions. Its 1/4" drive compatibility ensures a secure connection to ratchets and bit drivers, reducing slippage during torque application. The single-socket design minimizes play on the fastener head, promoting a reliable fit and helping to protect fastener geometry.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair and component access where bolts are recessed
• Maintenance and servicing of machinery with confined spaces
• Assembly and disassembly of household appliances and electronics
• Hobbyist and DIY tasks requiring precision reach

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/4" (female)
• Socket size: 10 mm hex
• Profile: long (extended reach)
• Compatibility: 1/4" ratchets and bit drivers
• Application: manual torque tools for tightening and loosening hex fasteners

How to use

Select the Hex Socket 1/4" 10 mm Long and press it onto the 1/4" drive of a ratchet, extension, or driver. Ensure the socket fully engages the drive detent to secure the connection. Place the socket over the 10 mm hex fastener and apply steady turning force with the ratchet or driver to tighten or loosen. For recessed fasteners, use the socket’s extended profile to reach the fastener while maintaining alignment. Inspect the socket and fastener engagement before applying high torque.

Usage recommendations

Use with appropriate 1/4" drive tools and avoid excessive impact or high-torque power tools not rated for this socket to prevent deformation. Keep the socket clean and free of debris for reliable engagement, and store it in a protective organizer to reduce wear and corrosion.