Socket 3/8" 6-point 22 mm Proxxon PR23528

Proxxon 3/8" 6-point 22 mm socket designed for use with 3/8-inch drive ratchets and handles. This single 6-point hand socket provides a precise fit on 22 mm hex fasteners, reducing the risk of rounding and enabling efficient torque transfer for routine mechanical and automotive tasks. Made to fit standard 3/8" drive tools, the socket is suitable for workshop use where consistent engagement and reliable performance are required.

Advantages

The 6-point geometry ensures maximum contact with the flats of hex fasteners, improving grip and minimizing slippage. Its 22 mm size matches common metric fasteners found on cars, motorcycles and machinery. Built for hand use with 3/8" drives, the socket offers straightforward compatibility with a wide range of ratchets, extension bars and handles. The compact single-socket format makes it easy to add to an existing toolkit or replacement set.

Suitable for

• Automotive repairs and maintenance involving 22 mm hex nuts and bolts
• Mechanical and equipment servicing in workshops and garages
• Assembly and disassembly of machinery where a 3/8" drive is required
• General household and DIY projects that use 22 mm metric fasteners

Key specifications

• Drive size: 3/8 inch
• Socket type: 6-point (hex)
• Socket size: 22 mm
• Intended use: hand-operated socket for ratchets and handles

How to use

Select a compatible 3/8" drive ratchet, torque wrench or handle and attach the socket until it clicks or seats securely. Place the socket over the 22 mm hex fastener and apply steady force with the ratchet or handle, keeping the tool aligned with the fastener axis to reduce the chance of rounding. For loosening, apply counterclockwise rotation; for tightening, apply clockwise rotation. Remove the socket by pulling it off the drive after use and store it in a designated slot or holder to avoid corrosion and loss.

Usage recommendations

Use the socket only with compatible 3/8" hand tools and avoid impact tools unless the socket is specifically rated for impact use. Inspect the socket for wear or damage before each use, and replace it if the contact faces show rounding or cracking. When precise torque is required, use a calibrated torque wrench with the socket and follow manufacturer torque specifications for the fastener.