Socket 12-point 1/2" 26 mm STANLEY 4-88-798 (MPN 887984)

12-point 1/2" 26 mm socket from STANLEY designed for use with 1/2-inch drive ratchets and compatible torque tools. This steel socket engages fasteners at twelve contact points to allow secure grip on hexagonal and rounded heads, enabling controlled tightening and loosening of bolts and nuts in automotive, industrial maintenance and mechanical repair applications.

Advantages

The 12-point configuration offers more engagement angles compared with 6-point designs, which simplifies positioning in confined spaces and reduces the need to rotate the ratchet extensively. Made of hard-wearing steel, the socket resists deformation under torque and provides consistent performance with 1/2" drive accessories. Its 26 mm size meets common metric fastener requirements and is compatible with standard ratchet and breaker bar workflows.

Suitable for

• Automotive repair: wheel nuts, suspension and engine fasteners sized 26 mm
• Industrial maintenance: machinery assembly and teardown requiring 26 mm sockets
• Mechanical workshops: general fastening and loosening tasks on metric components
• Home garage use where 1/2" drive tools are available

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2 inch
• Socket size: 26 mm
• Point count: 12-point configuration
• Material: hardened steel
• Compatibility: designed for ratchets, torque wrenches and breaker bars with 1/2" drive

How to use

Select the 26 mm socket and attach it securely to a 1/2" drive ratchet or torque wrench. Place the socket squarely over the fastener head to ensure full engagement on the flats. Apply controlled torque in the required direction, taking care to use proper torque settings when using a torque tool. For loosening seized or rusted fasteners, use a breaker bar or penetrating lubricant as needed, and recheck fastener torque after reassembly.

Usage recommendations

Use the socket with tools rated for the intended torque; avoid using impact tools on non-impact-rated sockets. Store the socket in a dry toolbox to prevent corrosion and inspect regularly for rounding or cracking before use.