American Forge & Foundry 18506 Wheel Bearing Locknut Socket, 3/4-inch Drive, 3-inch, 6-Point
- The American Forge & Foundry 18506 3-inch 6-point wheel bearing locknut socket is engineered for removing or installing wheel bearing locknuts with precision. It is built with a machine-welded 3/4-inch drive plate and high tensile strength steel for increased durability in heavy-duty service.
- Features:
- 6-point hex design - grips hexagonal, rounded hexagonal, and octagonal locknuts securely, reducing fastener rounding.
- Machine-welded 3/4-inch drive plate - compatible with breaker bars, ratchets, or torque tools.
- High tensile strength steel construction - provides durability in high volume and heavy use applications.
- Powder-coat finish - resists rust and corrosion.
- Chamfered edge design - aids alignment when installing or removing locknuts.
- Laser etched size and part number - permanent ID that remains readable under shop conditions.
- Specifications:
- Manufacturer: American Forge & Foundry
- Part Number: 18506
- Socket Size: 3 inches
- Drive Size: 3/4-inch
- Point Style: 6-point hex
- Material: High tensile strength steel
- Finish: Powder-coat, black
- Edge Design: Chamfered edges
- The 18506 locknut socket can also be referred to as AFF 18506 wheel bearing locknut socket 3-inch, heavy-duty 6-point locknut socket, 3-inch AFF bearing socket, AFF hex locknut tool.
American Forge & Foundry model 18506 gives technicians secure, high-strength performance for wheel bearing locknut tasks with precise fit and rugged construction.
Q: What orientation of locknuts does this socket accommodate?
A: It fits standard hexagonal 6-point locknuts, including rounded hexagonal and octagonal shapes.
Q: What drive tools are compatible with this socket?
A: Use with any 3/4-inch drive breaker bar, ratchet, or torque wrench.
Q: How do durability and identification features perform under shop conditions?
A: The powder-coat finish helps resist corrosion, and the laser-etched size and part number remain legible even after heavy use.
