The OEL IT-11211 is a 9/16 inch socket designed for 3/8 inch drive, offered in a standard configuration with insulation rated for electrical work. This tool is intended for use with electrical tasks where a grounded, non-conductive interface is required between the user and live components, aligning with typical insulated hand tool expectations for task versatility and safety compliance. The design emphasizes reliable engagement across commonly used fasteners while maintaining the electrical insulation properties needed for professional electricians and maintenance technicians when handling energized circuits under appropriate limits.
Key attributes include a 9/16 inch socket size with a 12-point engagement pattern, crafted to fit 3/8 drive ratchets. The insulation rating supports exposure up to 1000 VAC or 1500 VDC, which is consistent with standard testing for insulated hand tools intended to mitigate electrical shock risk during use. The tool is described as impact resistant and flame retardant, which contributes to resistance against incidental drops and heat exposure encountered in field service or workshop environments. The product’s construction is described as dual-insulated, and it is positioned as Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty, suggesting a focus on durability and long-term service.
Practically, this socket is suitable for fastening or loosening operations in electrical or utility settings where insulated tooling is preferred, while recognizing that the insulation rating is a maximum exposure specification and may not replace the need for fully de-energized work practices. Proper inspection for wear, integrity of insulation, and compatibility with your existing 3/8 drive tools will help ensure safe, effective use, especially in environments governed by electrical safety standards and subpart requirements. The packaging lists the unit as an individual socket, ready for integration into standard tool kits where 3/8 drive sockets are used alongside other insulated hand tools.
Features:
- Meets IEC 60900 Standard for Insulated Hand Tools
- Exceeds ASTM 1505 Standards for Insulated Hand Tools
- Helps meet OSHA Requirements 29 CFR Part 1910.331-335
- Subpart S; 29 CFR Part 1910.269 Subpart K
- Meets NFPA 70E Requirement
- Tested to 10,000VAC and rated for 1,000VAC/1500VDC Maximum Exposure
- Impact Resistant and Flame Retardant
- Size:
- 9/16
- Points:
- 12
- Arc Rating:
- 1000VAC
- Drive:
- 3/8
- Length:
- 9/16
- Package Size:
- Each
