Blue Spot Tools Individual 9mm Shallow Hex Socket (1/2" Drive) 01721

Blue Spot Tools Individual 9mm Shallow Hex Socket (1/2" Drive)

MPN: 01721

Barcode: 5028734017212

Size: 9mm

Weight: 0.06kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 9mm Shallow Hex Socket is a chrome vanadium, 1/2" drive socket for high-torque hand tool work at this small metric size. The six-point hex opening seats against the flat faces of the fastener head and holds contact through the full rotation.

The mirror-polished body and knurled midsection ring give a corrosion-resistant finish and a defined grip point. At 38mm deep, this socket works in tight areas and connects to any 1/2" drive hand tool.

Key Features and Benefits

• CrV Steel: Handles repeated hand-driven torque loads at this small metric size
• 119Nm Rating: Covers the torque demands of 9mm metric fasteners in hand tool use
• Six-Point Hex: Holds flat-face contact with the fastener through the full arc of rotation
• Mirror Polished: Corrosion-resistant surface that needs minimal maintenance in working conditions
• Knurled Midsection Ring: Defined grip point for placement and retrieval
• 1/2" Drive: Connects to ratchets, torque wrenches, and breaker bars
• 38mm Depth: Practical in tight working environments with limited clearance

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 9mm
• Drive: 1/2"
• Type: Hex (6-point)
• Material: Chrome Vanadium (CrV)
• Finish: Mirror polished with knurled grip band
• Max Torque: 119Nm
• Depth: 38mm
• Weight: 0.06kg

Typical Applications

• Small automotive trim and interior bracket fasteners
• Electrical component housing hardware
• Small bracket bolts on underbonnet components
• Light mechanical fasteners on vehicles and general equipment
• General 1/2" drive hand tool works on 9mm metric fasteners

How to Use

• Check the Fastener Size: Confirm the bolt head is 9mm across the flat faces before fitting the socket.

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

• Seat the Socket: Lower the hex opening onto the fastener and check that it is fully engaged with no play.

• Drive the Fastener: Apply force in the required direction - stay within the 119Nm limit.

• Remove After Use: Disengage the drive tool and pull the socket free by gripping the knurled ring.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is a 9mm socket typically used for?
  A 9mm socket handles small automotive trim fixings, electrical component brackets, underbonnet hardware, and light mechanical fasteners across metric vehicles. It is a less common size than 8mm or 10mm, but it fills a specific gap in a complete metric socket selection.

• What is the spring-loaded ball in a socket drive recess for?
  The ball bearing sits in a small recess on the square drive of the ratchet and presses against a corresponding groove inside the socket. It keeps the socket attached to the drive tool during use and prevents it from sliding free when working overhead or at an awkward angle.

• Can a standard chrome socket be magnetised to hold small fasteners?
  Standard chrome vanadium sockets are not supplied with magnetic properties and cannot reliably be magnetised to hold fasteners. For keeping small fasteners in position, purpose-made magnetic socket sleeves or magnetic parts trays are the practical solution.

• Why should you never strike a standard socket with a hammer?
  Chrome vanadium sockets are designed for rotational torque from hand tools, not axial impact or hammer blows. A hammer strike concentrates a sudden shock load at a single point, which can crack or shatter the hardened steel. For percussive applications, purpose-made impact sockets in the appropriate alloy are the correct tool.

• What is a wobble extension, and when is it useful?
  A wobble extension is a short bar that connects between the drive tool and the socket, allowing a small degree of angular offset. This helps when a fastener is slightly off-axis from the drive tool direction, letting the socket seat square on the fastener while the ratchet works at a slight angle. It provides a more limited angular range than a full universal joint.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 9mm Shallow Hex Socket is a CrV 1/2" drive hand tool socket rated to 119Nm for small metric fasteners. The 38mm depth and knurled grip band keep it practical and controllable in tight working spaces. This socket is backed by the Blue Spot Tools Lifetime Guarantee.