Socket 6-point 1/2" 25 mm STANLEY (model 88-747-1)

STANLEY 6-point socket with a 1/2" drive and 25 mm opening is a hand tool designed for applying torque to hex fasteners. The socket's six-point contact profile distributes force across flat sides of a bolt or nut to minimise rounding and improve grip. It is compatible with standard 1/2" ratchets and torque wrenches and is intended for workshop, automotive and mechanical maintenance tasks that require reliable torque transfer and durable performance.

Advantages

The 6-point configuration reduces slipping and rounding on hex heads compared with 12-point designs, providing more secure engagement under high torque. Constructed from hardened steel with a precision-machined internal profile, the socket offers accurate fit and consistent contact. Its 1/2" drive interface ensures compatibility with widely used ratchets, extensions and torque tools, while the 25 mm size covers a common fastener dimension in automotive and industrial applications.

Suitable for

• Automotive wheel and engine fasteners that use 25 mm hex heads
• Mechanical assembly and disassembly tasks requiring strong torque transfer
• General maintenance, repair and workshop use with 1/2" drive tools

Key specifications

• Contact profile: 6-point (hex)
• Drive size: 1/2" (compatible with standard 1/2" ratchets and torque wrenches)
• Socket opening: 25 mm
• Material: hardened steel with precision-machined interior
• Finish: corrosion-resistant surface treatment

How to use

Select the 25 mm socket for the matching hex fastener, attach it securely to a 1/2" drive ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench, and engage the fastener squarely to avoid angular loading. Apply torque steadily: for loosening, use controlled force and, if necessary, a breaker bar for initial resistance; for tightening, use a torque wrench to reach the specified torque value for the application. Inspect the socket and fastener for damage before use and avoid applying force with damaged tools.

Usage recommendations

Store the socket in a dry tool roll or case to prevent corrosion and keep the drive interface clean of debris. Use the 6-point 25 mm socket when a secure, non-rounding grip is required; avoid using it on rounded or severely damaged fasteners. For high-precision tightening, pair the socket with a calibrated torque wrench and follow manufacturer torque specifications for the fastener.