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Knipex 98-37-17 insulated 17 mm 6 point 3/8 inch socket chrome finish

Knipex

Knipex 98-37-17 insulated socket 17 mm 6 point 3/8" tool storage

SKU CH-GPAB-91ACH

Insulated 17 mm 6-point socket with 3/8" drive meets IEC 60900 and DIN EN 60909 standards

  • Main materialHAWA
  • Insulated to IEC 60900 for live-line safety
  • 17 mm 6-point grip fits standard fasteners
  • 3/8" square drive matches common ratchets
  • Chrome vanadium steel resists wear and corrosion

Insulated 17 mm socket for electrical work

The Knipex 98-37-17 is a 17 mm, 6-point socket with a 3/8 inch square drive. It is manufactured from chrome vanadium steel with a chrome finish and meets IEC 60900 and DIN EN 60909 standards for insulated hand tools. The socket is supplied new and intended for professional tool storage.

Suited for electricians needing IEC 60900

This socket fits 3/8 inch drive tools and 17 mm fasteners only. It is not for users requiring different drive sizes, hex profiles or non-insulated sockets. Buyers needing impact-rated sockets or larger bit sets should look elsewhere.

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Price $26.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKNIPEX
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

How do I install the Knipex 98-37-17 insulated 17 mm socket onto a 3/8 inch drive, and what step is often missed?

Attach the 6-point 17 mm socket to a 3/8" square drive. The step often missed is verifying the IEC 60900 and DIN EN 60909 insulation rating matches the live voltage before use.

What maintenance or replacement will the Knipex 98-37-17 insulated socket need over time?

Inspect the HAWA chrome vanadium chrome finish and insulation before each use. Replace the 17 mm socket if the 6-point profile shows rounding, the chrome peels, or the IEC 60900 insulation is cracked or worn.

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