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Eleven chrome six-point sockets in silver finish on a rail

Steelman

Steelman 55457 11-piece 3/8" drive SAE 6-point chrome socket set

SKU CH-BT41-CG6DF

An 11-piece 3/8" drive SAE 6-point chrome socket set covering 1/4 to 7/8 inch sizes, forged from chrome vanadium steel with a corrosion-resistant finish and ball detent recesses for secure ratchet

  • Drive size3/8 in
  • Commercial or home useCommercial
  • Labor warrantyLifetime Limited Warranty
  • Product typeSockets
  • Product colorSilver
  • Main materialMetal
  • 11-piece SAE socket set covers common fastener sizes
  • 6-point design grips flats to reduce rounding
  • Chrome vanadium steel construction resists rust and corrosion
  • Ball detent recess secures socket on ratchets and extensions
  • Stamped size markings stay readable through heavy use

11-piece SAE socket set

The Steelman 55457 set provides 11 chrome sockets in 3/8-inch drive SAE sizes from 1/4 to 7/8 inch. Each six-point opening grips fastener flats to reduce rounding. Chrome vanadium steel construction with a polished chrome finish resists rust and corrosion. Permanent stamped markings stay readable through heavy shop use.

Sustained torque behaviour

Corner recesses on both nut and drive ends direct force onto the flats rather than the corners during extended tightening cycles. The cold-forged, heat-treated alloy maintains hardness when high torque is applied repeatedly. Ball detent recesses keep sockets secure on ratchets and extensions throughout long jobs. The set exceeds ASME performance standards for professional service.

Shop durability

High-polish chrome cleans easily and protects the underlying steel from moisture and chemicals. Lifetime limited warranty on parts and labour covers the set for commercial and residential use. No moving parts or electronics mean no thermal or power concerns. Builders needing metric sizes or larger drive sockets will need a separate kit.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 418 comparable items (median $20.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSTEELMAN
Product typeSockets
Product colorSilver
Storage
Drive size3/8 in
Size & build
Main materialMetal
More details
Commercial or home useCommercial

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the 55457 set generate during all-day use?

Hand sockets produce no heat or noise because they have no moving parts or power source.

What drive tool must I already own to use these 3/8-inch drive sockets?

You need a 3/8-inch drive ratchet, breaker bar or impact wrench to turn the sockets.

Will the 6-point chrome sockets damage older SAE fasteners I keep in my toolbox?

The six-point design grips fastener flats instead of corners, reducing rounding on worn hardware.

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