Blue Spot Tools Individual 30mm Shallow Hex Socket (1/2" Drive) 01738

Blue Spot Tools Individual 30mm Shallow Hex Socket (1/2" Drive)

MPN: 01738

Barcode: 5028734017380

Size: 30mm

Weight: 0.2kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 30mm Shallow Hex Socket is a 1/2" drive CrV steel socket built to handle sustained torque on large fasteners. Chrome vanadium construction gives it the material strength for demanding hand tool work.

A mirror-polished body resists debris pick-up and wipes clean quickly. The knurled band at the mid-section adds grip when placing or retrieving the socket in oily or greasy conditions. At 38mm deep, the socket suits bolt heads in areas where overhead clearance limits what will fit. It connects directly to any standard 1/2" drive ratchet, breaker bar, or torque wrench.

Key Features and Benefits

• CrV Steel Construction: Provides the material strength to hold up under sustained high torque from 1/2" drive hand tools
• 569Nm Torque Rating: Covers the large-format fasteners found in automotive and heavy workshop use
• Six-Point Hex Profile: Seats against the flat faces of fastener heads, spreading load and reducing rounding risk
• Mirror Polished Body: Resists debris pick-up and cleans down quickly between jobs
• Knurled Grip Band: Adds purchase when handling the socket with oily hands or gloves
• Universal 1/2" Drive: Fits any standard ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar without an adapter
• 38mm Shallow Depth: Seats fully on fasteners in access points where a longer socket won't clear

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 30mm
• Drive: 1/2"
• Type: Hex (6-point)
• Material: Chrome Vanadium (CrV)
• Finish: Mirror polished with knurled grip band
• Max Torque: 569Nm
• Depth: 38mm
• Weight: 0.2kg

Typical Applications

• Large suspension and steering component fasteners
• Axle and drivetrain bolts on cars and vans
• Gearbox and transmission housing fasteners
• Heavy plant and agricultural machinery bolts
• High-torque hand tool work requiring a 1/2" drive socket

How to Use

• Check the Fastener Size: Confirm the fastener measures 30mm across the flats before fitting the socket.

• Attach to the Drive Tool: Connect the socket to a 1/2" drive ratchet, breaker bar, or torque wrench.

• Seat the Socket: Lower the hex opening squarely onto the fastener head. A correctly seated socket will not rock or shift under load.

• Apply Torque: Turn the drive tool in the required direction. Do not exceed the 569Nm maximum torque rating.

• Remove the Socket: Disengage the drive tool and use the knurled band to pull the socket free by hand.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What fasteners typically require a 30mm socket?
  Large automotive fasteners, including axle-related hardware, heavy suspension bolts, and drivetrain components often fall into this size range. Always confirm the measurement across the fastener flats before starting work.

• Can chrome vanadium sockets be used with an impact wrench?
  Chrome vanadium sockets are designed for hand-driven tools - ratchets, torque wrenches, and breaker bars. Impact wrenches generate shock loads that CrV steel is not built to absorb. For impact wrench use, always select chrome molybdenum impact-rated sockets.

• What does maximum torque mean on a socket?
  It is the highest rotational force the socket is rated to handle safely when driven by hand tools. Staying within this limit protects both the socket and the fastener. This socket is rated to 569Nm.

• What is knurling on a socket, and what does it do?
  Knurling is a series of fine ridges machined into the socket body. It creates a tactile surface that makes the socket easier to grip when placing or retrieving it - particularly useful when hands or gloves are wet with oil or grease.

• Why use a shallow socket rather than a deep socket in confined spaces?
  Shallow sockets have less overall height than deep variants. In areas where overhead clearance is limited - close to engine bay walls, frame rails, or body panels - the shorter profile allows the socket to sit square on the fastener where a deeper socket simply will not fit.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 30mm Shallow Hex Socket is a CrV 1/2" drive hand tool socket rated to 569Nm. The 38mm depth makes it suited to bolt heads in tight access points where deep sockets lack the clearance to seat properly. This socket is backed by the Blue Spot Tools Lifetime Guarantee.