Socket YATO YT-1282 1/2" drive, metric socket, 24 mm diameter, 38 mm length

YATO YT-1282 is a 24 mm metric socket designed for 1/2" drive tools. With a length of 38 mm, this socket fits standard 24 mm hex fasteners and is compatible with ratchets, torque wrenches and extensions that accept a 1/2" square drive. The compact yet sturdy design provides access in moderate-depth applications while maintaining reliable engagement with bolts and nuts in automotive, industrial and maintenance settings.

Advantages

The socket is made to meet typical workshop demands for strength and repeatable fit. Its 24 mm internal profile ensures secure contact with hex fasteners to reduce rounding, and the 38 mm overall length balances reach and control in confined spaces. Compatibility with a 1/2" drive system allows use with a wide range of hand and power torque tools, enabling both manual and calibrated tightening operations.

Suitable for

• Tightening and loosening 24 mm metric hex nuts and bolts
• Automotive repairs and wheel/engine maintenance
• Industrial assembly and equipment servicing
• General maintenance where a 1/2" drive socket is required

Key specifications

• Drive size: 1/2" square drive (compatible tools required)
• Socket diameter (internal): 24 mm for hex fasteners
• Overall length: 38 mm for moderate reach
• Socket type: metric, 6-point hex profile

How to use

Select a compatible 1/2" drive tool such as a ratchet, breaker bar or torque wrench and attach the socket until it locks onto the square drive. Place the socket over the fastener head ensuring full engagement with the hex profile, then apply torque in the required direction. For torque-critical applications use a calibrated torque wrench and follow the fastener manufacturer's specified torque values. Remove the socket by depressing the drive release (if present) or pulling it straight off the tool.

Usage recommendations

Use the socket with tools and extension bars rated for the intended torque to avoid overloading. Keep the socket clean and inspect the hex profile for wear; replace if rounding appears. When working with corrosion-prone fasteners, apply penetrating lubricant and avoid sudden impact on sockets not rated for impact use.