Features
- Heat treated CR-440 steel
- DirectTorque technology to reduce fastener rounding and improve grip
- High-visibility laser-etched markings
- O-ring and retaining pin compatible
- Black oxide coating
Specifications
| Sku | DWMT17175 |
| Drive Size (In) | 1/2 |
| Socket Size (In) | 5/16 |
| Product Length (In) | 3-1/16 |
| Product Weight (Oz) | 3.2 |
| Product Weight (Lbs) | 0.2 |
| Material | CR-440 steel (heat treated) |
| Finish | Black oxide |
| Mounting Compatibility | O-ring and retaining pin compatible |
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Impact hex bit socket for use with a 1/2 in drive. Designed to reduce rounding of fasteners and improve grip. Constructed from heat-treated CR-440 steel with a black oxide finish. Laser-etched markings improve size visibility. Compatible with O-ring and retaining pin mounting.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Fastener Extraction & Retorque
Offer on-site removal and replacement of seized or rounded socket head bolts on equipment, trailers, and shop fixtures. The impact-rated 5/16" hex bit socket and DirectTorque geometry reduce rounding risk while delivering the torque needed to break fasteners free. Upsell to anti-seize application and spec-correct replacement hardware.
Gym Equipment Assembly and Maintenance
Assemble, relocate, and service home and commercial gym machines that rely on large socket head fasteners. Use the 1/2" drive impact hex bit socket to speed installs, perform periodic torque checks, and swap worn hardware. Package annual maintenance plans for gyms, hotels, and apartment complexes.
Heavy-Duty Flat-Pack Furniture Kits
Design and sell DIY workbenches, racks, and shop carts that ship flat and assemble with included 3/8" socket head hardware. Provide pre-drilled parts, a torque guide, and optionally bundle the 5/16" impact hex bit socket. Market to makerspaces, schools, and contractors needing durable, modular fixtures.
Industrial Racking & Machine Guarding Installs
Specialize in bolted racking, safety barriers, and machine guards using 3/8" socket head hardware for clean, low-profile connections. The impact hex bit socket accelerates installs and ensures consistent torque. Offer turnkey service: layout, hardware supply, installation, and compliance documentation.
Creative
Knock-Down Workbench with Socket-Head Joinery
Build a heavy-duty workbench from 4x4 legs and laminated 2x stock, joined with 3/8"-16 socket head cap screws (driven by a 5/16" hex). Install threaded inserts in the aprons and legs so the bench can be assembled/disassembled quickly with a 1/2" drive impact using the hex bit socket. The DirectTorque profile helps prevent rounding when you torque the frame tight.
Modular Steel-and-Wood Shelving
Weld or bolt steel angle frames and use 3/8" socket head cap screws to attach hardwood shelves and cross-bracing. The 5/16" impact hex bit socket speeds assembly and lets you snug the frame firmly without cam-out. Black oxide finish on the bit resists shop grime; laser-etched markings keep the size easy to spot.
Flat-Pack Garden Planters with Cross-Dowel Corners
Create cedar planter boxes that break down for winter storage. Use 3/8"-16 cross dowels and matching socket head cap screws (5/16" hex drive) at each corner. Pre-drill alignment holes, drop in the barrels, and pull the joints tight with your impact wrench and hex bit socket for clean, strong corners.
Bolt-Together Pergola/Canopy Frame
Cut and pre-drill timber or steel tube members, then use 3/8" socket head fasteners for neat, snag-free joints. The 5/16" impact hex bit socket lets you drive high-torque connections quickly on-site; O-ring/pin retention keeps the bit secure in your impact wrench while working overhead.