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Westward 1/2 inch drive hex socket bit with 5/16 inch tip

Westward

Westward 54TM77 1/2 in drive hex socket bit 5/16 in tip 2 1/4 in long

SKU CH-4R07-3GY2Q

A 1/2 inch drive hex socket bit with a 5/16 inch tip and 2 1/4 inch overall length for hex screw fastening

  • Product typeSocket
  • 1/2 in drive fits standard ratchets for hex fasteners
  • 5/16 in hex tip engages SAE socket-head screws directly
  • 2 1/4 in overall length reaches recessed bolts easily
  • Alloy steel construction resists wear under high torque
  • California Prop 65 notice: contains listed chemicals

Drive size and tip fit

This 1/2 in drive hex socket bit fits fasteners with a 5/16 in hex tip. It is built for mechanics and technicians who need a single, durable bit for standard-depth hex screws in automotive or industrial work.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a hand tool it produces no heat, noise or electrical draw during normal use. The alloy steel construction resists wear without requiring lubrication or external power.

Overall length decides reach

The 2 1/4 in overall length determines whether the bit can access the fastener in your specific application. Buyers who need a longer reach for recessed bolts should select a different length.

How it compares

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Price $5.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 2,110 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWESTWARD
Product typeSocket

Questions about this item

How do I fit the 1/2 in drive hex socket bit onto my ratchet, and what step is often missed?

Slide the 1/2 in drive square onto the ratchet anvil until the detent ball clicks into the socket groove; the missed step is not verifying the ball is fully seated before applying torque.

Will the 5/16 in hex tip wear out and need replacement, or is the insert replaceable?

The tip is not a replaceable insert; when the hex flats round off from heavy use the whole bit must be replaced.

What is the first limit I will hit when using this 2 1/4 in long bit under sustained high torque?

The alloy steel shank will twist or the hex tip will strip before the 1/2 in drive square fails, so the bit length and tip hardness set the practical torque ceiling.

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