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Ampco 3/8" drive 9/16" 6-point socket, natural aluminum bronze finish

Ampco

Ampco SS-3/8D9/16 hand socket 9/16" 6 pt

SKU CH-YKPZ-NMG9G

A 3/8" drive, 9/16" non-sparking socket made from aluminum bronze for corrosion-resistant use in hazardous environments

  • Product typeSockets
  • Nonsparking aluminium bronze for safe use in explosive atmospheres
  • Non-magnetic material prevents interference with sensitive equipment
  • Corrosion-resistant finish extends service life in harsh environments
  • FM, OSHA, NFPA and MSHA approved for regulated workplaces
  • Meets ASTM F2503 and ASTM A342 standards for material performance

3/8" Drive 9/16" Hex Socket

This 3/8-inch drive socket fits 9/16-inch hex fasteners with a standard-depth, six-point profile. The aluminum-bronze construction is non-sparking, non-magnetic and corrosion-resistant. It meets FM, OSHA, NFPA and MSHA approvals and complies with ASTM F2503 and ASTM A342 standards.

Suited for hazardous-environment maintenance

Technicians working in areas where sparks or magnetic interference are unacceptable will benefit from the aluminium-bronze alloy. The six-point opening reduces rounding on standard hex heads. Buyers requiring a different drive size, a different hex size or an impact-rated socket should select another tool.

Six-point opening engages standard hex heads

The six-point geometry distributes torque across the flat faces of a 9/16-inch fastener, lowering the risk of corner stripping. This specification determines whether the socket matches the fastener profile in your application.

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Price $46.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 418 comparable items (median $20.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMPCO
Product typeSockets

Questions about this item

What does the 3/8" square drive limit in real use?

The 3/8" square drive fits standard 3/8" ratchets and extensions, so torque is limited by the ratchet and fastener rather than the socket itself.

What clearance does the 1-1/16" overall length need?

At 1-1/16" long, the socket needs at least that much depth on the fastener plus room for the ratchet head to swing.

How is the socket secured to the ratchet, and what step is often missed?

Press the socket onto the 3/8" square drive until the ball detent clicks; the step often missed is verifying the click before applying force.

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