SHOCKWAVE, Impact Duty 1/4" Hex to 3/8" Square Socket Adapter
Features
- Up to 10X more life than standard adapters
- Extreme durability
- Heavy duty construction for fastening capabilities in all impacts
- Proprietary steel and heat treat process for maximum strength and durability
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Bit Holder & Extension
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
Milwaukee 48-32-5030 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What square drive sizes does the Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 1/4 inch hex to square socket adapter come in?
Three square drive sizes: 1/4 inch (48-32-5030), 3/8 inch (48-32-5031), and 1/2 inch (48-32-5034). All three take a 1/4 inch hex shank on the tool end, so pick the one that matches the sockets you already run.
2) Will this socket adapter work in my impact driver, or is it only for a drill?
It is built for impacts. The SHOCKWAVE adapter uses a proprietary steel and heat treat process and heavy duty construction for fastening in all impacts, and the 1/4 inch hex shank drops into any standard 1/4 inch hex quick-change chuck on an impact driver or drill/driver.
3) Can I use this adapter to run lag screws with a socket off my impact driver?
Yes, that is the usual job for it. The adapter converts the 1/4 inch hex chuck on an impact driver to a square drive so you can hang impact-rated sockets on it for lags, hex head screws, and nuts. Match the square size to your socket set: 3/8 inch for most common lag work, 1/2 inch if you are running larger sockets.
4) Do I need impact-rated sockets with this adapter, or will chrome sockets work?
Use impact-rated sockets. The adapter itself is rated for impact use with claimed up to 10X more life than standard adapters, but a chrome hand socket is not built for impact torque and can crack. The adapter does not change what the socket can take.
5) If I'm standardizing a maintenance crew's tool kits, should I buy one square size or all three?
Most crews carry the 3/8 inch (48-32-5031) as the everyday size and add the 1/2 inch (48-32-5034) for larger fasteners. The 1/4 inch (48-32-5030) is for small nut drivers and tight work. All three share the same 1/4 inch hex shank, so they interchange across the same impact drivers with no other change.
6) Where are Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE socket adapters made?
Taiwan is the country of origin on the SHOCKWAVE hex-to-square socket adapters. Useful if you are filling a procurement spec that asks for origin disclosure.
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Does the Milwaukee 48-32-5030 come with a warranty?
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