Hexagon socket 16 mm with 3/8 inch internal square, insulated to IEC 60900 - Knipex 98 37 16

A width across flats of 16 mm appears on heavy busbar joints where high tightening torques have to be transmitted cleanly. The 98 37 16 socket grips the 16 mm width across flats on all six faces and still stays slim, with a working end diameter of 26.2 mm.

Benefits

• For metric hexagon screw heads with a width across flats of 16 mm, force is transmitted across the full flat.
• Chrome-plated basic tool, protected against corrosion and easy to clean.
• Working end diameter d max. 26.2 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 46 mm at 53 g.
• According to the manufacturer it contains no substances of very high concern under REACH.

Technical data

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.