Premium 5/16 x 150mm Magnetic Hex Socket

This premium 5/16 inch magnetic hex socket is a 150mm long nutsetter style driver with a 1/4 inch hex drive. The longer shaft reaches into tight and hard to reach spots where a short socket cannot get a straight run at the screw, and the magnet holds hex head screws on the bit while you position them. It is a practical tool for roofers and metal workers driving hex head fasteners.

Key Features

• Magnetic nutsetter for hex head screws and bolts
• 5/16 inch size for common hex head roofing screws
• 150mm long reach for tight and recessed work
• 1/4 inch hex drive fits impact drivers and adapters
• Built-in magnet holds the screw on the bit

Specifications

• Size: 5/16 inch
• Length: 150mm
• Drive: 1/4 inch hex
• Type: magnetic nutsetter
• Use: hex head screws and bolts, hex head roofing screws

Applications

• Driving hex head roofing screws in deep or recessed profiles
• Reaching screws in tight corners, frames and housings
• Fixing roof sheets, flashings and gutter hardware
• General hex fastening where extra reach helps

What You Need To Complete The Job

Keep the 3/8 inch 150mm nutsetter and the 65mm nutsetter in the kit for other screw sizes, and add a hex bit set for mixed fastening work. See the General Hand Tools range for more driving accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this and a standard hex socket?

A standard hex socket is usually short and used in a driver chuck, while this 150mm version is a nutsetter style with a longer shaft for reaching into tight and recessed work. Both drive hex head screws with a magnet holding the fastener. The longer reach is the main advantage of this one.

Will this fit my impact driver?

Yes. The 1/4 inch hex drive fits standard impact drivers and quick change adapters. The magnet holds the screw on the bit under vibration, and the longer shaft helps you keep the drive straight on screws that sit deep in a profile or behind an edge.

What size hex head does this drive?

The 5/16 inch socket drives hex head screws and bolts with a 5/16 inch hex head, which covers common hex head roofing screws. For other sizes, use the matching sockets or nutsetters in the same range so the bit gets a full grip on the screw head.

How long is the shaft?

The overall length is 150mm. That is roughly two and a half times the length of the 65mm sockets in the range, which gives you the reach needed for recessed profiles and tight corners while still driving the screw straight.