Description
The Proto J7312M is a 1/2 in drive, 12 mm 6-point deep impact socket. Per the manufacturer, 6-point sockets suit stubborn or damaged fasteners and fasteners made from soft materials, and this model is an impact-type socket with a side locking hole.
The manufacturer describes the TorquePlus design as a radius-corner configuration that engages the fastener flats rather than the corners, spreading contact stress over a larger area to reduce slippage and fastener rounding. Finish: black oxide. Sold as a single socket.
Features
- 1/2 in drive, 12 mm, 6-point deep impact socket
- Suited to stubborn, damaged or soft-material fasteners, per the manufacturer
- TorquePlus design engages the fastener flats, not the corners, per the manufacturer
- Radius-corner design spreads contact stress to reduce slippage and rounding, per the manufacturer
- Black oxide finish
- Side locking hole
- Socket size stamped on the tool for easy identification
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | J7312M |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
| Type | deep impact socket, 6-point |
| Drive size | 1/2 in |
| Socket size | 12 mm |
| Unit of measure | metric |
| Finish | black oxide |
| Overall length | 3-1/4 in |
| Nut depth | 1/2 in |
| Bolt clearance depth | 2-19/32 in |
| Nut end outside diameter | 47/64 in |
| Drive end outside diameter | 15/16 in |
| Weight | 0.43 lbs (0.195 kg) |
Part numbers
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | Big Papa SKU |
|---|---|
| J7312M | BP-G-PRO-7312M |

