Hexagon socket 12 mm with 3/8 inch internal square, insulated to IEC 60900 - Knipex 98 37 12

A width across flats of 12 mm is common on terminals and housing bolts, and the tool has to grip over the full head height. The 98 37 12 socket grips the 12 mm width across flats on all six faces and still stays slim, with a working end diameter of 21.2 mm.

Benefits

• For metric hexagon screw heads with a width across flats of 12 mm, force is transmitted across the full flat.
• Chrome-plated basic tool, protected against corrosion and easy to clean.
• Working end diameter d max. 21.2 mm, a reliable figure when planning clearance at crowded terminals.
• Internal square of 3/8 inch fits reversible ratchets and extension bars with the same drive.
• Tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900, overall length 44 mm at 33 g.
• According to the manufacturer it contains no substances of very high concern under REACH.

Areas of use

Switchgear and distribution board building, connection work on busbars and terminals, maintenance of industrial, rail and solar installations where bolts are turned close to live parts.

Standards and conformity

The manufacturer states DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900. Both standards cover insulated hand tools for live working up to 1000 V AC, so the tool belongs to the VDE range. According to the manufacturer it contains no substances of very high concern under REACH, and the RoHS directive does not apply.