Socket Wera 8790 HMC

The Wera 8790 HMC is a 1/2" drive hand and machine socket (ISO 2725-3) with a ball intercept ring, designed for external hexagonal bolts and nuts. Made for both manual and non-impact machine use, this metric socket features a compact design suitable for low-lying screwdriving and working around protruding threaded rods. It includes Wera's Take it easy tool finder with colour coding by size to simplify and speed up the selection of the correct socket.

Advantages

This socket offers a secure fit on hexagonal fasteners and a hexagon profile that transmits high torque while reducing stress on bolt edges compared with double-hex profiles. The ball intercept ring secures the socket on the fastener or on the drive accessory. Fine-toothed ratchet compatibility and a small return angle make the tool effective in confined spaces. The Take it easy colour coding and an easy-to-grasp surface help when working with oily hands.

Suitable for

• Manual tightening and loosening of metric hex bolts and nuts
• Use with non-impact power tools and drive accessories
• Work in confined spaces or on low-lying fasteners
• Applications where secure socket retention on threaded rods is required

Key specifications

• Brand: Wera
• Model: 8790 HMC
• Drive: 1/2" (12.7 mm)
• Standard: ISO 2725 part 3
• Length: 83 mm
• Outside diameter: 2.18 cm
• Type: Metric external hexagon socket with ball intercept ring
• Made in: Taiwan
• MPN: 05004550001
• EAN: 4013288210562

How to use

Select the correct socket size using the Take it easy colour coding, attach it to a compatible 1/2" drive ratchet or non-impact machine adapter, and engage the ball intercept ring to secure the socket on the drive or on a protruding threaded rod if required. Position the socket squarely on the fastener, apply steady torque within the tool's rated limits, and turn using the ratchet or machine drive. For confined spaces use a fine-toothed ratchet to take advantage of the small return angle.

Usage recommendations

Use the Wera 8790 HMC for non-impact applications only; avoid use with impact wrenches. Keep the socket and fastener contact surfaces clean and free of heavy debris or burrs to maintain proper engagement. Store sockets in a suitable organizer to preserve the Take it easy colour coding and prevent loss.