Carlyle 1/4in Drive Male – 3/8in Drive Female Impact Reducer (CIADP1438)

Description

Genuine Carlyle · Part no. CIADP1438

This Carlyle CIADP1438 is an impact adaptor between 1/4in and 3/8in square drives, in chrome molybdenum alloy steel with a black phosphate finish. The title gives it a 3/8in female end and a 1/4in male end, so a 3/8in impact tool or ratchet can turn 1/4in drive sockets when a matching tool isn't to hand.

Good to know

• Which way round does it go? The title says 3/8in female to 1/4in male, but the part number reads the other way, so check the photos or the item itself before relying on the direction.
• Will it let a big gun overpower small sockets? Easily. A 3/8in impact tool can put more force through a 1/4in socket and fastener than they are made for, so use a low power setting and finish by hand.
• Can I use chrome 1/4in sockets through it? Not on an impact tool; chrome sockets can crack or shatter under impact blows. Use impact sockets on the gun and save chrome ones for hand ratchets.

Which one?

The Carlyle 3/8in Drive Female x 1/4Drive Male Impact Reducer (CIADP3814) is the companion reducer; for 1/2in tools, the Carlyle 1/2 Female -3/8DR Male Impact Reducer (CIADP1238) steps down to 3/8in.

Key features

• Impact adaptor, 1/4in and 3/8in drive
• Chrome molybdenum alloy steel
• Black phosphate finish
• For impact power and air tools
• Radius corners on the working end

Specification