Socket, STANLEY 12-point 1/2" drive 25 mm (model 88-797-1)

STANLEY 12-point 1/2" drive 25 mm socket is a hand-tool accessory designed for engaging both 12-point and hexagonal fasteners. Manufactured to fit standard 1/2" drives, it is intended for use with ratchets, torque wrenches and extension bars. The socket’s 25 mm opening provides secure contact with matching fastener heads, suitable for automotive repair, machinery maintenance and general fastening tasks.

Advantages

The 12-point profile allows easier alignment with fasteners in confined spaces and multiple engagement angles, reducing the need for precise positioning. Compatibility with common 1/2" drive tools ensures straightforward integration into existing tool sets. The tool is made to withstand repeated use in workshop conditions and provides consistent contact to minimize rounding of fastener corners when correctly applied.

Suitable for

• Automotive wheel, engine and suspension maintenance
• Industrial and machinery repair tasks
• Home workshop and general mechanical assembly or disassembly
• Use with ratchets, torque wrenches and extension bars with 1/2" drive

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" (compatible with 1/2" drive tools)
• Socket opening: 25 mm
• Point profile: 12-point for multi-angle engagement
• Intended use: fastening and loosening hexagonal and 12-point fasteners
• Material and finish: durable workshop-grade construction suitable for repeated use

How to use

Select the socket and attach it securely to a compatible 1/2" ratchet, torque wrench or extension bar. Place the socket fully over the fastener head to ensure even contact across the flats or points. Apply turning force gradually; when using a torque wrench, set the required torque value before applying force. Avoid excessive impact with incompatible power tools unless the socket is specified for impact use.

Usage recommendations

Inspect the socket and fastener for damage before use. Use the 12-point socket where easier alignment is needed or where access is limited. For high-torque or critical fastenings, use a properly calibrated torque wrench and ensure the socket matches the fastener size to reduce the risk of rounding.