DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set DWMT45423 3/8 Inch Drive 50 Piece (72 Tooth Ratchet 5 Degree Arc SAE Metric DirectTorque Socket Automotive Fastening)
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DEWALT DWMT45423 50-Piece 3/8" Drive Mechanics Tool Set
The DEWALT DWMT45423 50-piece 3/8-inch drive mechanics tool set tightens and loosens critical mechanical hardware across crowded automotive engine compartments, commercial HVAC systems, and heavy industrial machinery assemblies. Featuring a specialized 72-tooth low-profile teardrop ratchet engineered with a head 20% thinner than standard profiles, this multi-piece socket assortment achieves a narrow 5-degree arc swing to drive fasteners in restricted, tight spaces. Forged from drop-forged chrome vanadium steel with a mirror-polished chrome finish, each 3/8-inch socket integrates DirectTorque technology to maximize surface contact and eliminate fastener corner rounding, providing automotive technicians and equipment maintenance specialists with high torque delivery and ANSI-compliant durability.
Best Used For:
- Automotive Engine and Drivetrain Service: Accessing spark plugs, intake manifolds, water pumps, and alternator mount brackets in crowded engine compartments.
- Industrial Machinery and Fleet Maintenance: Servicing hydraulic assemblies, commercial refrigeration compressors, conveyor systems, and factory automation equipment.
- Mechanical HVAC and Facility Fastening: Driving SAE and metric fasteners, hex fittings, and Torx machine screws across structural support frames and equipment housings.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 20% Thinner Low-Profile Head: Slim ratchet head profile provides unobstructed access into narrow gaps and recessed engine clearances.
- 72-Tooth Fine Gear Mechanism: Delivers a short 5-degree arc swing to turn fasteners smoothly inside confined mechanical workspaces.
- DirectTorque Contact Geometry: Sockets bear against the flat sides of fasteners rather than the corners to prevent stripping and rounding on worn hardware.
- Drop-Forged Chrome Vanadium Steel: High-tensile alloy steel construction withstands heavy torsional stress while providing long-term wear resistance.
- One-Handed Quick-Release Lever: Low-profile directional lever and push-button release allow fast, fluid socket interchanges with one hand.
- Hard-Stamped Size Markings: Permanent, clear size stampings ensure immediate identification and resist erasure from shop grease and abrasive cleaning solvents.
What's Included
- (1) 3/8" Drive Low-Profile 72-Tooth Teardrop Ratchet
- (22) 3/8" Drive 6-Point Sockets (Assorted SAE & Metric Sizes)
- (1) 3/8" Drive 3-Inch Extension Bar
- (1) 3/8" Drive 6-Inch Extension Bar
- (1) 3/8" Drive Spark Plug Socket
- (1) Multi-Purpose Spinner Handle
- (1) Specialty Bit Adapter
- (22) Fastening Driver Bits (Hex, Torx, Slotted, Phillips)
- (1) Heavy-Duty Compact Blow-Molded Storage Case
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. |
| Model Part Number | DWMT45423 |
| Total Piece Count | 50 Pieces |
| Drive Tang Size | 0.375 inches (3/8 in. Square Drive) |
| Ratchet Gear Tooth Count | 72-Tooth Mechanism (5-Degree Arc Swing) |
| Socket Point Configuration | 6-Point DirectTorque Geometry |
| Measurement Unit Formats | Dual SAE (Fractional Inch) & Metric |
| Tool Construction Material | Forged Chrome Vanadium Steel (Cr-V) |
| Surface Finish Protection | Full Polish Chrome Corrosion-Resistant Plating |
| Quality Standard Compliance | Meets or Exceeds ANSI & ASME Specifications |
| Storage Case Dimensions | 16.00 in Length x 12.30 in Width x 2.20 in Height |
| Total Kit Shipping Weight | 5.63 lbs (90.08 oz / 2.55 kg) |
| Universal Product Code (UPC) | 076174454239 |
| Suitable for material type | Carbon Steel Bolts, Stainless Fasteners, Brass Fittings, & Spark Plugs |
Pro-Tip: When servicing spark plugs deep inside recessed cylinder heads, combine the included 3/8-inch spark plug socket with the 6-inch extension bar; hand-spin the extension first to ensure proper thread alignment before engaging the 72-tooth ratchet for final torquing.
