Grey Pneumatic 1012MD 3/8" Drive Deep Impact Socket, 12 mm, 6 Point
- Muscle through stubborn bolts and deep-seated fasteners with the Grey Pneumatic 1012MD Impact Socket. This high-torque hero boasts a unique GP High Torque Drive that redirects pressure, boosting strength by up to 20% compared to standard hex sockets. Its thin-walled design grants exceptional access to tight clearances, while extra-large size markings ensure lightning-fast identification.
- Features:
- Deep socket design with approximately 65 mm overall length enables access to fasteners located on long studs or recessed positioning.
- 6-point configuration provides solid contact with hex fasteners, reducing risk of rounding under high torque.
- Manufactured from chrome-molybdenum alloy steel, giving high strength and resistance to impact tool stresses.
- “High Torque Drive” design shifts pressure from thinnest wall areas to thicker sections, increasing strength without excessive wall thickness.
- Specifications:
- Type: High Torque, 6-Point, Deep Length, Metric, Hex, Shape II
- Drive End Size: 3/8 Inch
- Socket End Size: 12 Millimeter
- Outside Diameter: 19 Millimeter
- Overall Length: 65 Millimeter
- Material: Chrome-Molybdenum Alloy Steel
- Bolt Clearance Depth: 53 Millimeter
- Socket Depth: 22 Millimeter
- Applications: Automotive, Industrial, Assembly, Mining, Maintenance, Construction and Energy Industry
- Packaging Type: Poly Bag with Barcode
- Order Part Number: GP1012MD
- Item Description: 3/8 Inch Drive x 12mm Deep Length Impact Socket, 6 Point
- Manufacturer: Grey Pneumatic.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1012MD
- Harmonization Code: 82042000
- Country of Origin: TW
- Default Selling Unit: EA
- The Grey Pneumatic 1012MD socket can also be referred to as metric deep impact socket 12 mm, 3/8-inch drive impact socket, high torque drive deep socket, chrome-moly impact socket, and long reach hex impact socket.
Grey Pneumatic’s 1012MD socket is built for demanding fastener work where reach and strength are required. The deep body, high torque design, and durable chrome-molybdenum steel make it well suited for automotive repair, industrial maintenance, and anywhere access over long bolts or inside recessed components is needed.
Q: What is the benefit of using a deep socket like the 1012MD over a standard (short) socket?
A: The deep socket length (≈65 mm) allows you to access fasteners that are located on long studs, recessed holes, or past close-fitting obstructions. It gives clearance over bolt protrusion that a standard socket might not allow.
Q: Is the 1012MD safe to use with impact tools?
A: Yes. It is made from chrome-molybdenum steel and is specifically designed for impact applications, meaning it can withstand the torque and shock of pneumatic or electric impact wrenches.
Q: What does “High Torque Drive” mean in this context?
A: It refers to a design where stresses are managed by reinforcing thicker sections and shifting load away from thinner walls. This yields higher strength and reduces socket failure or fastener rounding under torque. The 1012MD uses this feature to offer better durability during heavy-duty usage.
