{"product_id":"tc85016","title":"SOCKET 3\/8'DR 16MM 12PT CRV","description":"\u003c!-- Description --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"tc-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003e16mm 12-Point Socket\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp class=\"feature_box\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\/\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSquare Drive\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c!-- \u003cimg src='images\/torkcraft\/minitools\/tc08445_sm1.jpg' class='img-responsive pull-right ml-2 img-desc'\u003e --\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 16mm 12-point socket is a specialized must-have for modern mechanical work, frequently used for spark plug\r\n\taccess, engine components, and European automotive fasteners. Engineered with a standard 3\/8' drive, it offers the\r\n\tideal structural integrity needed to break loose stubborn bolts while maintaining a slim outer diameter. This\r\n\tbalance of strength and size makes it an essential bridge between standard light-duty tools and heavy-duty shop\r\n\tequipment.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe 12-point (double-hex) geometry is specifically designed to optimize productivity in tight, awkward spaces. By\r\n\tproviding twice as many entry points as a standard 6-point design, it allows you to seat the socket onto a 16mm\r\n\tfastener with minimal handle movement. This is a critical advantage when working in the dense, multi-layered\r\n\tenvironments of modern engine bays where every degree of the ratchet's swing arc counts.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDurability is guaranteed by the high-quality Chrome Vanadium (Cr-V) steel construction. This professional-grade\r\n\talloy undergoes a rigorous heat-treatment process to ensure it can withstand high-torque loads without deforming or\r\n\tcracking. To ensure long-term performance in real-world conditions, the socket is finished with a mirror-polished\r\n\tchrome coating that protects against rust, corrosion, and the corrosive effects of automotive fluids.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe interior features precision-machined broaching, ensuring an exacting, high-tolerance fit on 16mm bolts. This\r\n\tdesign focuses the rotational force on the flat sides of the fastener rather than the corners, effectively\r\n\tpreventing the rounding of hardware and ensuring a secure grip every time. Whether for professional garage use or\r\n\tspecialized DIY projects, this 16mm socket provides the precision and longevity required for a job well done.\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLoosening \u0026amp; fastening of various fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eContractor\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eFabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDIY\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vermont","offers":[{"title":"Gauteng \/ Collect \/ Each","offer_id":50280939487469,"sku":"TC85016-Gauteng-Collect-Each","price":25.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gauteng \/ Deliver \/ Each","offer_id":50280939520237,"sku":"TC85016-Gauteng-Deliver-Each","price":23.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2292\/9133\/files\/TC85016-main.jpg?v=1783989768","url":"https:\/\/brickparadise.co.za\/products\/tc85016","provider":"Brick Paradise \u0026 Hardware Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}