Britool Hallmark

Britool Hallmark 1/2" Drive 6 Point Standard Socket 8-36mm Chrome Vanadium V3

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The Britool Hallmark 1/2" Drive Standard Depth Socket Range provides professional-quality hand sockets for demanding automotive, mechanical, engineering and workshop applications.

Manufactured from premium Chrome Vanadium steel and heat treated for strength and durability, these sockets are designed for regular use with compatible 1/2" square drive hand tools, including ratchets, breaker bars, extension bars and other manual socket accessories.

Each socket features a precision 6-point hexagon profile for positive engagement with compatible hexagonal nuts and bolts. Britool's Stress Relief Drive system is designed to improve torque transfer while helping reduce stress and wear on fasteners during demanding workshop applications.

Available individually in a comprehensive range of metric sizes from 8mm through to 36mm, these standard-depth sockets allow professional mechanics and technicians to select individual replacements, expand an existing socket collection or purchase only the sizes required.

These sockets feature the current Version 3 (V3) design and branding.

Key Features

  • Genuine Britool Hallmark professional hand sockets
  • Current Version 3 / V3 design
  • 1/2" square drive
  • Standard-depth socket profile
  • 6-point / hexagon design
  • Metric sizes available from 8mm to 36mm
  • Premium Chrome Vanadium steel
  • Heat treated for strength and durability
  • Britool Stress Relief Drive system
  • Designed for professional hand-tool applications
  • Suitable for ratchets and breaker bars
  • Each socket stamped with Britool Hallmark branding
  • Individual socket size and part number clearly marked
  • Individual replacement sockets available
  • Complete 25-piece set available as LHMSET836

Sizes Available

The Britool Hallmark V3 standard-depth socket range is available in:

8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23mm, 24mm, 25mm, 26mm, 27mm, 28mm, 29mm, 30mm, 32mm and 36mm

Drive: 1/2" Square Drive
Profile: 6-Point / Hexagon
Depth: Standard
Material: Chrome Vanadium Steel
Version: V3
Application: Hand Tools

Please select the required socket size carefully when ordering.

6-Point Hexagon Profile

Each socket features a 6-point hexagon profile, designed to provide positive engagement with compatible six-sided nuts and bolt heads.

The profile provides secure contact during higher-torque hand-tool applications and is particularly useful when working with stubborn fasteners where positive socket engagement is important.

Combined with Britool's Stress Relief Drive system, the socket design is intended to provide effective torque transfer while helping minimise unnecessary stress and damage to the fastener.

Professional Automotive & Workshop Applications

The extensive 8-36mm metric range provides excellent coverage for professional automotive and mechanical applications.

Suitable uses include:

  • Automotive servicing and repairs
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Engine and drivetrain work
  • Suspension repairs
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Professional garages
  • Automotive workshops
  • Fleet maintenance
  • General engineering and repair work
  • Home garages and automotive enthusiasts

The larger sizes also make the range particularly useful where higher-torque fasteners are encountered.

Designed for 1/2" Drive Hand Tools

These Chrome Vanadium sockets are intended for use with compatible 1/2" square drive hand tools, including:

  • Ratchets
  • Breaker bars / power bars
  • Extension bars
  • Sliding T-bars
  • Universal joints
  • Other compatible manual socket accessories

These are hand sockets and are not impact-rated. For pneumatic or powered impact wrenches, an appropriate Britool Hallmark impact socket should be used instead, such as the LHMPSET836, which is the equivalent set in impact rated steel.

V3 Britool Hallmark Design

This range features the current Version 3 (V3) Britool Hallmark design and branding.

Each socket is clearly stamped with the Britool Hallmark,, individual part number and socket size, allowing rapid identification and professional tool control within a busy workshop.

Clearly marked individual part references also make it easier to identify and order a replacement socket when required.

Complete 25-Piece Socket Set Available

For professional mechanics and workshops requiring the complete size range, these sockets are also available as the:

LHMSET836 – Britool Hallmark 25-Piece 1/2" Drive 6-Point Hand Socket Set

The complete set contains the full 8mm-36mm range listed above and is supplied in an EVA tool control foam tray for organised storage in a toolbox, top box or roll cab drawer.

Individual sockets remain available separately, making it easy to replace a missing size without purchasing another complete set.

Important Information

  • This listing covers individual sockets in the selected size.
  • Sizes available from 8mm to 36mm as listed above.
  • 1/2" square drive.
  • Standard-depth profile.
  • 6-point / hexagon design.
  • Chrome Vanadium steel.
  • Current V3 design and branding.
  • Designed for compatible hand tools only.
  • Not impact-rated – do not use with pneumatic or powered impact wrenches.
  • Each socket is marked with its size, part number and Britool Hallmark branding.
  • Complete 25-piece set available under reference LHMSET836.
  • Product images may be generic and show a different socket size.
  • You will receive the size selected when ordering.

The Britool Hallmark Range

The Britool Hallmark range was developed by Britool in the 1980s for the automotive aftermarket and has been a long-established choice for professional workshop users.

Each socket carries distinctive Britool Hallmark branding, providing clear identification and reflecting the professional tooling heritage of the range.

The Britool Hallmark guarantee covers defects in materials and/or workmanship when tools are used for the purpose for which they were designed and for their expected service life.

The guarantee does not extend to fair wear and tear, moving parts such as ratchet mechanisms, or consumable items such as bits and repair kits.

Britool Hallmark 1/2" Drive 6 Point Standard Socket 8-36mm Chrome Vanadium V3

£9.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are available in the Britool Hallmark 1/2" drive standard socket range?
The Britool Hallmark V3 1/2" drive 6-point socket range is available individually in 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 20mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23mm, 24mm, 25mm, 26mm, 27mm, 28mm, 29mm, 30mm, 32mm and 36mm. This wide metric range provides excellent coverage for automotive servicing, mechanical engineering and professional workshop applications.
Are these Britool Hallmark 1/2" drive sockets suitable for impact wrenches?
No. These are Chrome Vanadium hand sockets designed for use with compatible 1/2" drive ratchets, breaker bars, extension bars, sliding T-bars and other manual hand tools. They are not impact-rated and should not be used with pneumatic, cordless or electric impact wrenches. For powered impact tools, always select an appropriate Cr-Mo impact socket such as the LHMPSET836.
What is the advantage of a 6-point socket over a 12-point socket?
A 6-point hexagon socket provides positive engagement with compatible six-sided nuts and bolt heads and is particularly useful for higher-torque hand-tool applications. The Britool Hallmark sockets also incorporate the Stress Relief Drive system, designed to improve torque transfer while helping reduce excessive stress and potential damage to fasteners.
What does V3 mean on these Britool Hallmark sockets?
V3 means Version 3, the current design and branding of this Britool Hallmark standard-depth hand socket range. Each V3 socket is clearly marked with the Britool Hallmark branding, metric socket size and individual part reference, making identification and replacement easier for professional mechanics, garages and workshop users. If you are trying to match this socket to your existing set and are not sure which version you have please drop us a message with a picture of your existing sockets and we will do our best to help.
Can I buy a single Britool Hallmark socket to replace one missing from my set?
Yes. These Britool Hallmark 1/2" drive metric sockets are sold individually, allowing you to replace a lost or damaged socket or build your own selection without purchasing a complete set. For UK workshops and mechanics requiring the full range, the LHMSET836 25-piece 1/2" drive socket set contains all listed sizes from 8mm to 36mm in EVA tool control foam.
Are these 1/2" drive sockets suitable for automotive and professional workshop use?
Yes. The combination of Chrome Vanadium steel, heat-treated construction, 6-point profile and 1/2" square drive makes these Britool Hallmark hand sockets suitable for professional car servicing, engine and drivetrain repairs, suspension work, fleet maintenance, machinery servicing and mechanical engineering. They are also suitable for home mechanics wanting professional-quality 1/2" drive hand sockets.