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Klein Tools Flip-16 KNECT� Ratcheting Impact Socket Set with 8 Dual-Size Sockets and Modular Storage
Professional 13-Piece Impact-Rated Socket System with KNECT� Compatibility
The Klein Tools Flip-16 KNECT� Ratcheting Impact Socket Set delivers professional versatility with 8 color-coded flip sockets combining 16 SAE and metric sizes, impact-rated steel construction, and compatibility with the Klein KNECT� system. This comprehensive 13-piece set includes a ratcheting Cushion-Grip� screwdriver handle, socket wrench, three adapters, and modular storage case for organized tool management.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Impact-Rated Steel Construction: Provides exceptional durability and strength for demanding applications and extended tool life.
- 16 Socket Sizes in 8 Flip Sockets: Maximizes efficiency with dual-size design covering both SAE and metric fasteners in a compact format.
- KNECT� System Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with Klein KNECT� tools for unlimited driving potential and system expandability.
- Ratcheting Cushion-Grip� Handle: Delivers comfortable operation and efficient fastening with ergonomic design and quick-connect functionality.
- Modular Storage System: Features clear lid case compatible with MODbox� and stackable design for organized tool storage and transport.
- Magnetic Bit Holding Feature: Built into 1/4-inch socket for secure bit retention and enhanced productivity.
- 6-Point Socket Design: Provides superior grip and reduces fastener rounding for reliable performance.
Technical Specifications
- Application: Hex Driving
- Case Included: Yes
- Depth: 9.2500 in
- Drive Size: 1/4", 3/8"
- Included: (8) Sockets, (3) Adapters, (1) Socket Wrench, Handle, Case
- Number Of Pieces: 13
- Number Of Points: 6
- Overall Height: 1.63" (4.1 cm)
- Overall Length: 9.25" (23.5 cm)
- Overall Width: 3.45" (8.8 cm)
- Product Finish: Black Phosphate
- Product Height: 1.7800 in
- Product Material: Impact-Rated Steel
- Product Type: Socket Set
- Product Weight: 2.1600 lbs
- Product Width: 7.1500 in
- Socket Depth: Shallow, Nut Setter
- Socket Size: 1/4 x 5/16, 3/8 x 7/16, 1/2 x 9/16 and 5/8 x 3/4-Inch and 7 x 8, 10 x 12, 13 x 14, and 15 x 17 mm
- Standard: SAE and Metric
Professional Applications
- Electrical Installation and Maintenance
- HVAC System Assembly
- Automotive and Equipment Repair
- Industrial Maintenance Operations
- Construction and Assembly Work
- Professional Service and Repair
- Field Service Applications
Why Choose Klein Tools Quality?
Klein Tools delivers professional-grade reliability with impact-rated steel construction, black phosphate finish for corrosion resistance, and modular storage compatibility. The KNECT� system integration and comprehensive socket coverage provide long-term value for demanding professional applications.
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Product Specs
- Application:
- Hex Driving
- Case Included:
- Yes
- Drive Size:
- 1/4", 3/8"
- Number Of Pieces:
- 13
- Number Of Points:
- 6
- Overall Height:
- 1.63" (4.1 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 9.25" (23.5 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 3.45" (8.8 cm)
- Product Finish:
- Black Phosphate
- Product Height:
- 1.7800 in
- Product Material:
- Impact-Rated Steel
- Product Type:
- Impact Socket Set
- Product Weight:
- 2.1600 lbs
- Product Width:
- 7.1500 in
- Socket Depth:
- Shallow, Nut Setter
- Standards:
- SAE and Metric
- Product Depth:
- 9.2500 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Sockets & Wrenches
Klein Tools 65242 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What socket sizes come in the Klein Tools 65242 Flip-16 socket set?
Eight flip sockets cover 16 sizes, both SAE and metric. The inch sizes are 1/4 x 5/16, 3/8 x 7/16, 1/2 x 9/16, and 5/8 x 3/4. The metric sizes are 7 x 8, 10 x 12, 13 x 14, and 15 x 17 mm. Each socket is dual-ended, so you flip it rather than carry two. That covers the common hex heads on panel screws, strut nuts, and equipment fasteners without switching between an inch set and a metric set on the truck.
2) Can the Klein 65242 flip sockets be used on an impact driver?
The sockets are impact-rated steel, so they are built for impact driving rather than hand-only use. The set also ships with a ratcheting screwdriver handle and a socket wrench for hand work, plus three adapters. Sockets are 6-point, which grips the flats of the fastener and reduces rounding under impact torque.
3) What drive size are the Klein Flip-16 sockets, 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch?
Both. The Flip-16 set works across 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch drive, which is what the three included adapters are for. If your ratchet or impact driver is 1/4 inch hex quick-change, the set drops straight in; if you are running a 3/8 inch square drive ratchet, the adapters bridge it.
4) Are these shallow sockets or deep sockets, and will they reach a nut on a long threaded rod?
Shallow, with nut setter geometry. That is the right depth for strut nuts, panel and enclosure hardware, and general hex heads, but a shallow socket will bottom out on a nut run well down a length of all-thread. For threaded rod that protrudes, you want a deep socket or a nut driver with a hollow shaft instead.
5) How many pieces are in the Klein Tools 65242 set and what exactly do I get?
Thirteen pieces total: 8 flip sockets, 3 adapters, 1 socket wrench, the ratcheting handle, and the storage case. The case counts in the 13. Nothing else is required to start driving hex fasteners by hand, though an impact driver or ratchet of your own gets more out of the impact-rated sockets.
6) Will the Klein 65242 case fit in a MODbox or stack with my other Klein storage?
The case is a clear-lid modular unit built to work with the Klein MODbox system and to stack. Outside dimensions are 9.25 x 3.45 x 1.63 inches (23.5 x 8.8 x 4.1 cm) and the whole set weighs 2.16 lbs, so it slots into a MODbox drawer or a bag pocket rather than taking a tool box shelf.
7) Is the Klein Flip-16 socket set 6-point or 12-point?
6-point. Six-point sockets bear on the flats of a hex head rather than the corners, which is what keeps a rusted strut nut or a painted-over panel bolt from rounding off under an impact driver. Twelve-point is easier to index in tight quarters but gives up that grip, and this set does not offer it.
8) Is the Klein 65242 a KNECT system tool and what does that mean for my existing Klein handles?
The Flip-16 is part of Klein's KNECT quick-connect system, so the sockets and adapters interchange with other KNECT handles and drivers you already run rather than being locked to the handle in the box. The ratcheting Cushion-Grip handle included here is the KNECT handle for the set.
9) Is one Flip-16 set enough for an electrician doing panel and fixture work, or do I still need a full socket set?
For hex work inside panels, on strut and on fixtures, the 16 sizes from 1/4 inch through 3/4 inch and 7 mm through 17 mm cover most of what shows up, in a case 9.25 inches long weighing 2.16 lbs. Where it stops: sockets are shallow only, drive is 1/4 and 3/8 inch, so anything needing a deep socket, a 1/2 inch drive, or breaker-bar torque on large lags still calls for a full set. Think of the 65242 as the set you carry up the ladder, not the one that replaces the shop box.
10) Does the Klein Flip-16 set hold driver bits magnetically?
The 1/4 inch socket has a magnetic bit-holding feature built in, so it doubles as a bit holder on the ratcheting handle and keeps the bit from dropping into a ceiling grid or a panel. The rest of the sockets are plain hex drive.
11) Will the Klein 65242 sockets rust in a service van or on outdoor work?
Finish is black phosphate over impact-rated steel, which gives corrosion resistance and a non-reflective surface. Black phosphate is a mild protective coating, not stainless, so a set that gets wet repeatedly still wants wiping down before it goes back in the case.
12) What is the Klein model number for the Flip-16 KNECT impact socket set?
Klein Tools 65242 is the model and manufacturer part number for the Flip-16 KNECT ratcheting impact socket set, the 13-piece configuration with 8 dual-size flip sockets. That is the number to quote on a purchase order or when standardizing kits across a crew.
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