Britool England 1/2 Drive AF 6 Point Hex Socket Range Imperial UK Made

Name: Britool England 1/2 Drive AF 6 Point Hex Socket Range Imperial UK Made
Brand: Britool Hallmark
SKU: LH375
Price: 6.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

LH375

Size 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 11/16"

£6.50

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This Britool England 1/2" Drive AF 6-Point Socket Range comprises genuine British-manufactured imperial sockets produced at the Britool UK manufacturing plant before its closure.

Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel, each socket features a 6-point hexagon profile designed for positive engagement with compatible AF imperial nuts and bolt heads.

The sockets feature a professional 1/2" square drive with a ball-retaining groove in each face of the square-drive recess. This provides positive engagement with compatible 1/2" drive ratchets, extension bars, sliding handles and other hand-tool accessories.

With original UK production now discontinued, these genuine Britool England AF sockets are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. They are particularly suitable for professional mechanics, engineers, classic and vintage vehicle enthusiasts, restoration workshops and Britool collectors looking to replace missing sizes or expand an existing socket collection.

This listing is for one individual socket in the size selected.

Key Features

Genuine Britool England / Britool Hallmark socket range
Original UK-manufactured Britool tools
Produced at the Britool UK manufacturing plant before its closure
Professional 1/2" square drive
Imperial AF / Across Flats sizing
6-point / hexagon socket profile
Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel
Ball-retaining groove in each face of the square-drive recess
Positive engagement with compatible 1/2" drive accessories
Suitable for professional automotive and engineering applications
Particularly useful for classic and vintage vehicle maintenance
Ideal for replacing missing sockets in existing Britool sets
Increasingly scarce due to discontinued UK manufacture
Available individually in a choice of AF sizes

AF Imperial Sizes Available

Please select the required socket size when ordering:

3/8" AF
7/16" AF
1/2" AF
9/16" AF
5/8" AF
11/16" AF

You will receive one socket in the size selected, not the complete range.

6-Point Hexagon Profile

Each socket features a 6-point hexagon profile designed for use with compatible six-sided AF nuts and bolt heads.

The six-sided profile provides positive engagement with the fastener, making these sockets well suited to automotive servicing, mechanical engineering, machinery maintenance and other applications where imperial AF fasteners are encountered.

1/2" Square Drive

These Britool England sockets feature a standard 1/2" square drive for use with compatible professional hand tools.

A ball-retaining groove is incorporated into each face of the square-drive recess, helping provide positive engagement with compatible 1/2" drive ratchets, extension bars, sliding handles and other accessories.

These are conventional hand sockets and should be used with appropriate 1/2" drive hand tools rather than impact wrenches.

AF Imperial Socket Sizes

AF stands for Across Flats and refers to the measurement across the opposing flat faces of a compatible hexagonal nut or bolt head.

Imperial AF fasteners are commonly encountered on many classic and vintage vehicles, older machinery and engineering equipment, making a quality AF socket range particularly useful for restoration and maintenance work.

Original Britool UK Manufacture

These sockets were manufactured at the Britool UK production facility before the plant closed.

As this original British production has ceased, remaining stocks of genuine UK-made Britool England sockets are becoming increasingly scarce.

They provide an opportunity to replace missing sockets from an existing Britool set or add genuine British-manufactured tooling to a professional workshop, classic vehicle toolkit or Britool collection.

Professional Automotive & Engineering Applications

These 1/2" drive AF sockets are particularly suitable for:

Classic and vintage vehicle servicing
Automotive repair and maintenance
British classic car restoration
American vehicle maintenance
Engine and drivetrain work
Agricultural machinery
Mechanical engineering
Machinery servicing and repairs
Professional garages and workshops
General imperial fastener applications

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

These particular sockets have the additional appeal of being original UK-manufactured Britool tools, produced before closure of the Britool UK manufacturing plant.

Important Information

This listing is for one individual socket in the selected size
Drive size: 1/2" square drive
Fastener profile: 6-point / hexagon
Sizing system: Imperial AF / Across Flats
Available sizes: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" and 11/16" AF
Manufactured from high-quality alloy steel
Original Britool England UK manufacture
Manufactured before closure of the Britool UK plant
These are hand sockets and are not intended for use with impact tools
Images are for illustration purposes and may show a different socket size
The style and appearance of the socket may vary slightly between sizes or production batches
You will receive the specific socket size selected when ordering

Britool England 1/2 Drive AF 6 Point Hex Socket Range Imperial UK Made

£6.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes are available in the Britool England 1/2" Drive AF socket range?

The available imperial sizes are 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" and 11/16" AF. This listing is for one individual socket in the size selected, rather than a complete socket set.

Are these genuine UK-made Britool England sockets?

Yes. These are genuine Britool England sockets manufactured at the original UK production facility before its closure. Original British manufacture has now ceased, so remaining examples are increasingly difficult to source and can be particularly useful for replacing missing sockets from older Britool sets.

What does AF mean on a Britool socket?

AF means Across Flats and refers to the imperial measurement across the opposing flat faces of a compatible hexagonal nut or bolt head. AF fasteners are commonly encountered on classic and vintage vehicles, older machinery, agricultural equipment and engineering applications.

Are these Britool AF sockets 6-point or 12-point?

These sockets have a 6-point / hexagon profile designed for positive engagement with compatible six-sided AF nuts and bolt heads. Always select the correct AF size and ensure the socket is fully engaged with the fastener before applying torque.

What tools can I use with these 1/2" drive AF sockets?

They have a standard 1/2" square drive and can be used with compatible hand ratchets, extension bars, sliding handles and other manual 1/2" drive accessories. A ball-retaining groove in each face of the square-drive recess helps provide positive retention with compatible drive tools.

Will every socket have exactly the same appearance and markings?

Not necessarily. As these are older UK-manufactured Britool sockets, there may be minor differences in finish, markings or appearance between sizes and production batches. Product photographs may therefore show a different size or variation, but you will receive the AF socket size selected when ordering.