Carlyle 1/2DR 13mm 6 Point Standard Impact Socket (CIS1213M)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. CIS1213M

The Carlyle CIS1213M is a 13mm impact socket in standard depth, six-point, with a 1/2in square drive, in chrome molybdenum steel for air and cordless impact guns. 13mm is one of the commonest small bolt sizes on cars, so this is a socket that gets used constantly when a gun is doing the undoing on brackets, guards and fittings.

Good to know

• Why a six-point socket on a gun? The hammering is hard on bolt heads, and six flats spread the load far better than twelve points, so the head is less likely to round.
• Do I tighten 13mm bolts with the gun? Better not; a 1/2in gun can stretch or snap them. Refit by hand and finish with a ratchet or torque wrench.
• Will it fit beside a bracket where a chrome 13mm goes? Maybe not; impact sockets are thicker walled, so check the room first.

Which one?

For a 13mm nut on a long stud, the deep 13mm impact CISD12013M; for quicker locating, the 12 point CIS12113M. For hand tools, the 13mm chrome CS12013M. The Carlyle 1/2 Drive 380mm Impact Extension (CIEXT1215) adds reach.

Key features

• 13mm, 6 point
• 1/2in square drive
• Standard depth
• Chrome molybdenum alloy steel
• For impact power and air tools

Specification