Blue Spot Tools Individual 23mm Deep Hex Socket (1/2" Drive) 01700

Blue Spot Tools Individual 23mm Deep Hex Socket (1/2" Drive)

MPN: 01700

Barcode: 5028734017007

Size: 23mm | 1/2" Drive

Weight: 0.22kg

Overview:

This Blue Spot Tools 23mm deep hex socket works through any standard 1/2" drive hand tool. Built from chrome vanadium steel, it handles high-torque fastener work on vehicles, agricultural equipment, and general maintenance tasks.

A knurled section on the body gives a controlled grip when positioning the socket by hand. The mirror-polished finish keeps size markings legible and the surface clean between uses.

This product is backed by the Blue Spot Tools Lifetime Guarantee.

Key Features and Benefits

• Extended reach: The deep profile clears long bolt threads to seat correctly on the nut face.
• CrV steel construction: Handles repeated high-torque cycles without distorting.
• Knurled grip section: Gives positive hand control when placing the socket in position.
• Mirror-polished finish: Keeps size markings legible and the surface easy to wipe clean.
• Broad compatibility: Fits any standard 1/2" drive ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar.
• Hex profile: Full contact on all six faces of the fastener for even torque distribution.

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 23mm
• Drive: 1/2"
• Type: Hex
• Max Torque: 569Nm
• Material: Chrome Vanadium (CrV)
• Finish: Mirror polished | Knurled grip section
• Weight: 0.22kg

Typical Applications

• Fasteners with long exposed threads that prevent a standard socket from seating
• Automotive suspension and steering bolts
• Engine bay hex fasteners on extended bolt shafts
• Agricultural and light plant machinery bolts
• General vehicle maintenance requiring an extended socket reach

How to Use

• Select: Confirm the fastener measures 23mm across the hex flats before choosing this socket.

• Attach: Push the 1/2" square drive firmly onto your ratchet, torque wrench, or breaker bar.

• Seat: Lower the socket over the fastener until all six faces make full contact.

• Apply torque: Turn the drive tool to tighten or loosen the fastener as required.

• Remove: Pull the socket clear once the fastener is at the correct position.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the difference between a deep socket and a standard socket?
  A standard socket has a shorter body suited to nuts where the bolt thread sits close to the nut face. A deep socket is longer, letting it clear protruding threads and seat on the nut correctly.

• What does the knurled section on a socket do?
  The knurled band is a textured area machined into the socket body. It gives your fingers grip when placing the socket on a fastener, which helps in tight or awkward positions.

• Which 1/2" drive tools are compatible with this socket?
  The 1/2" square drive fits ratchets, sliding T-bars, breaker bars, and torque wrenches. It also connects to 1/2" drive extensions without any adapters.

• What does chrome vanadium steel mean for socket strength?
  Chrome vanadium (CrV) is a steel alloy containing chromium and vanadium. This combination gives the material the strength and toughness needed for chrome hand-tool sockets used at high torque.

• When should I use a deep socket instead of a standard one?
  Use a deep socket when a bolt extends well beyond the nut face. Choose a deep socket also when a fastener sits in a recess a shorter socket cannot reach.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 23mm 1/2" Drive Deep Hex Socket is a CrV steel socket rated to 569Nm. The deep hex profile suits automotive, agricultural, and maintenance work where bolt threads protrude beyond the nut face.