Blue Spot Tools Individual 32mm Shallow Hex Socket (1/2" Drive) 01739

Blue Spot Tools Individual 32mm Shallow Hex Socket (1/2" Drive)

MPN: 01739

Barcode: 5028734017397

Size: 32mm

Weight: 0.22kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 32mm Shallow Hex Socket is a 1/2" drive CrV steel socket built for high-torque work. Chrome vanadium construction holds up under the sustained load applied through hand-driven tools.

Mirror-polished chrome covers the socket body. A knurled band at mid-socket provides a positive grip when positioning or retrieving the socket by hand. The 38mm depth suits bolt heads and shorter fasteners in tight spaces where a deep socket won't fit. This socket attaches to any standard 1/2" drive ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar.

Key Features and Benefits

• CrV Steel Construction: Holds up under sustained high torque when driven by 1/2" drive hand tools
• High-Torque Rated: Handles demanding large-format fasteners in automotive and workshop applications
• Six-Point Hex Profile: Contacts the flat sides of fastener heads, reducing the risk of rounding under load
• Mirror Polished Finish: Wipes clean quickly between jobs
• Knurled Grip Band: Retains a secure grip in oily or greasy conditions when placing or retrieving the socket
• Universal 1/2" Drive Compatibility: Fits any standard 1/2" drive ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar
• Shallow Depth: Accesses bolt heads in confined spaces where a deep socket cannot fit

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 32mm
• Drive: 1/2"
• Type: Hex (6-point)
• Material: Chrome Vanadium (CrV)
• Finish: Mirror polished with knurled grip band
• Max Torque: 569Nm
• Depth: 38mm
• Weight: 0.22kg

Typical Applications

• Axle and hub nut removal on cars and vans
• Suspension and steering component fasteners
• Wheel bearing retaining nuts
• Large bolt heads on agricultural and plant machinery
• Drivetrain and gearbox fasteners
• General high-torque work with 1/2" drive hand tools

How to Use

• Check the Fastener Size: Confirm the fastener measures 32mm across the flats before starting.

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

• Seat the Socket: Place the hex opening squarely over the fastener head. A well-seated socket will not rock or shift.

• Apply Torque: Turn the drive tool to loosen or tighten the fastener. Do not exceed the 569Nm maximum torque rating.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the difference between a shallow socket and a deep socket?
  A shallow socket has a shorter internal depth, suited to bolt heads and fasteners in tight spaces. A deep socket extends further and accommodates longer threaded sections or studs that protrude well beyond the nut.

• What does 1/2" drive mean on a socket?
  1/2" refers to the size of the square drive recess on the socket. It connects to any ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar with a matching 1/2" square drive. This is the standard size for high-torque automotive and workshop hand tools.

• What is chrome vanadium (CrV) steel?
  Chrome vanadium is an alloy used in hand tool sockets and wrenches. It provides a strong balance of hardness and toughness, suited to manual-drive applications where sustained torque is applied through ratchets, torque wrenches, and breaker bars.

• What is a 32mm socket typically used for?
  A 32mm socket is most commonly used on large automotive fasteners, including axle nuts, hub nuts, and suspension bolts. It also covers heavy-duty fasteners at the upper end of the 1/2" drive range on plant and agricultural machinery.

• What is the difference between a 6-point and a 12-point hex socket?
  A 6-point socket contacts the flat sides of a fastener head, spreading force evenly to reduce rounding risk. A 12-point socket offers more engagement angles for tight positions but applies more force to fastener corners, which increases rounding risk on worn fasteners.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 32mm Shallow Hex Socket covers high-torque fasteners across automotive and workshop applications. CrV steel construction and a shallow 38mm depth give this socket strength without bulk in tight spaces. This socket is backed by the Blue Spot Tools Lifetime Guarantee.