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Aluminium bronze hand socket, 1/2 inch drive, 9/16 inch hex, six point, unfinished

Ampco

Ampco SS-1/2D9/16 1/2" Dr 9/16" SAE Hand Socket 6-Point Aluminum Bronze FM Approved

SKU CH-VTY0-AB2NH

Non-sparking 6-point socket in aluminium bronze for 9/16 inch fasteners, FM approved to ASTM A342

  • Product typeSockets
  • FM Approved for safety compliance
  • Nonsparking aluminum bronze for hazardous areas
  • 6-point hex grips fastener flats
  • 1/2 inch drive fits standard ratchets
  • SAE 9/16 inch size for imperial hardware

Professional non-sparking socket for hazardous

This 1/2-inch drive SAE socket fits 9/16-inch fasteners and is machined from aluminum bronze to eliminate spark risk. FM Approved certification confirms compliance for use in flammable or explosive atmospheres where standard steel tools are unsafe.

FM Approved to ASTM A342

The socket meets ASTM A342 and carries FM Approved status, the single specification that qualifies it for regulated hazardous-area work. Without this certification the tool cannot be used in many industrial safety programmes.

Six-point grip on 9/16-inch hex

The six-point opening engages the full flats of a 9/16-inch hex head, reducing rounding on soft or corroded fasteners. It is rated for hand use only and is not impact rated, so powered drivers will exceed its design limits.

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Price $40.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMPCO
Product typeSockets

Questions about this item

What does the 9/16-inch size mean when I put this socket on a fastener?

The 9/16-inch hex opening matches SAE fasteners of that exact size, giving a precise fit on nuts and bolts with a 9/16-inch across-flats dimension.

How does the 1/2-inch drive standard limit the tools I can use with this socket?

The 1/2-inch square drive only accepts ratchets, breaker bars or extensions with a matching 1/2-inch male drive, so smaller 3/8-inch or larger 3/4-inch tools will not connect.

What clearance do I need around the socket to fit it onto a bolt head?

The six-point aluminum-bronze wall thickness requires enough side clearance for the socket to slide straight over the 9/16-inch hex without obstruction from adjacent components.

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