Facom 1/2" Drive 12pt Flex Head Socket (23mm) - these are 30% shorter than conventional swivel sockets for access and mobility in tight spaces. Facom markets these to the Aerospace industry but they're useful in other commercial and automotive applications. Deep discount....Facom swivel sockets retail for $45-80each.
The Facom S.23F is a premium, vintage 1/2" square drive 12-point metric swivel (universal joint) hand socket sized at 23 mm. The "F" suffix in Facom's classic nomenclature explicitly designates a Flex / Swivel tool geometry, mounting a heavy-duty socket head to a built-in pivoting universal knuckle joint for tricky automotive and industrial maintenance angles.
- Drive Size: 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) square drive
- Socket Size: 23 mm metric opening.
- Profile Type: 12-Point (bi-hexagon) internal configuration, which dramatically cuts down the required swing arc in tight quarters by enabling bolt engagement at 30° increments.
- OGV® Profile: Employs Facom's proprietary convex wall architecture, shifting high torsional impact forces away from a nut's easily rounded corners and onto the stronger middle flats.
- Manufacturing Origin: Forged in France during Facom's peak era of premium hand tool production.
Current Replacements & Alternatives - Because the classic integrated flex-joint sockets (S.F series) are a discontinued legacy profile, they are highly sought after as vintage stock. If you need an alternative replacement in the 23mm configuration, Facom currently fabricates:
- Facom S.23 (Standard Fixed): A standard length 1/2" drive 12-point socket.
- Facom S.23LA (Long Reach Fixed): Deep-body 1/2" drive 12-point socket designed to clear long protruding studs or deeply recessed nuts.
- Universal Joint Pairing: If you require angular articulation today, the standard procedure is combining a fixed socket with a standalone Facom S.240A 1/2" universal joint adapter.
