An 18-inch flex-head ratchet designed to retain Astro Nano-style stubby impact sockets while keeping the combined working height to 0.88 inch. Its long handle and 100-tooth mechanism are intended for fasteners in confined or difficult-to-reach locations.
THE ESSENTIALS
At a glance
MPN
78318
Length
18 in457 mm
Mechanism
100-tooth ratchet
Working height
0.88 in22.4 mm with Astro Nano-style socket
Socket retention
C-clip design
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1 ratchetSockets sold separately
WHY IT WORKS
Why this product
Low-Profile Access
The ratchet and retained Nano-style socket have a 0.88-inch working height for confined fastener access.
Extra-Long Reach
The 18-inch handle reaches recessed hardware while keeping the operator's hands farther from the work.
Fine-Tooth Ratcheting
A 100-tooth mechanism reduces the swing needed between clicks in tight spaces.
Positive Socket Retention
The C-clip design retains compatible 3/8-drive Nano-style sockets with a 17 mm outside hex.
CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE
Confirm the socket system before ordering
This tool is designed around Astro Nano-style stubby impact sockets; do not assume ordinary sockets will provide the stated 0.88-inch working height or retention.
Astro identifies the 78319 no-skip 6–24 mm Nano socket set as the matching coverage set.
The source describes pairing with the 78319 socket set; sockets are not listed as included with this ratchet.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Options and package details
MPN
Tool
Length
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UPC
78318
Flex-head Nano socket ratchet
18 in457 mm
1 ratchetSockets sold separately
745227080335
COMPATIBILITY
Will this work with my sockets?
Confirm compatible Astro Nano-style sockets and the 17 mm outside-hex retention interface.
Select SAE or metric sockets according to the fasteners being serviced; this ratchet itself is not an SAE/metric variant.
Use sockets and the ratchet within their applicable tool and fastener ratings.
QUICK ANSWERS
Common questions
Are sockets included?
No socket set is identified as included in the verified source record. Astro recommends pairing the ratchet with the 78319 6–24 mm Nano socket set.
Why is the working height important?
Astro specifies a combined working height of 0.88 inch with its Nano-style stubby socket, helping the tool reach confined fasteners.
What does the flex head do?
It lets the handle approach a fastener from different angles when straight-line access is limited.
How many teeth are in the mechanism?
The manufacturer specifies a 100-tooth ratcheting mechanism.