Socket 3/8" 13 mm long, Proxxon PR23542

This long 13 mm hex socket with a 3/8" drive by Proxxon is designed to reach recessed fasteners and work in tight spaces where a standard socket cannot. The product is intended for use with 3/8" torque wrenches, ratchets and extension bars and is suitable for mechanical, automotive and general maintenance work that requires a durable, longer-reach 13 mm hex socket.

Advantages

The elongated socket body provides additional reach for bolts and nuts set deep inside housings or behind obstacles. Manufactured to Proxxon quality standards, the socket is compatible with common 3/8" drives and is intended to deliver reliable engagement with 13 mm hex fasteners. Its construction helps reduce rounding of fastener corners when used with correctly sized drivers, and the longer shape improves accessibility without needing special tools.

Suitable for

• Reaching recessed 13 mm hex bolts in automotive engines and assemblies
• Maintenance and repair tasks on machinery where fasteners sit deep inside components
• Use with 3/8" ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions for workshop and field service
• Applications requiring a longer socket to clear obstructions or housings

Key specifications

• Sized for 13 mm hex fasteners
• 3/8" drive interface for compatibility with common ratchets and torque tools
• Long/reach design to access recessed or hard-to-reach fasteners
• Metal construction suitable for workshop and automotive use

How to use

Select a properly rated 3/8" ratchet, torque wrench or extension compatible with the socket drive. Slide the socket onto the fastener squarely to ensure full engagement with the 13 mm hex head. When using a torque wrench, set the required torque value and apply force smoothly until the wrench indicates the set torque. For removal or installation in confined spaces, combine the socket with an appropriate length extension to position the tool and avoid excessive lever angles that could damage the fastener or tool.

Usage recommendations

Inspect the socket and drive fittings before use for wear or damage. Use the correct 13 mm socket size to minimise rounding or slipping. Avoid applying impact force unless the socket and drive tools are rated for impact use.