Alpha NS3842SS 3/8" x 42mm ThunderZone Impact Magnetic Nutsetter

The Alpha NS3842SS is a ThunderZone impact magnetic nutsetter with a 3/8" point size, a 1/4" hex shank, 42mm overall length and a 14.6mm body diameter (manufacturer-stated). It is supplied as a pack of 5.

Alpha lists it in the ThunderZone range, whose text describes a patented spiral impact zone that distributes torque evenly, a compression forged tip, full body hardness and S2 raw material.

Alpha's product page states that this product has been superseded by NS3845SM, the ThunderMAX 3/8" x 45mm nutsetter, which is in the ThunderMAX nutsetter product linked below.

Where this product is used

• Driving 3/8" hex head screws and nuts with an impact driver
• Fastening in tight spots with a short 42mm nutsetter
• Site and workshop fastening with an impact driver

Features

• 3/8" point size, 42mm overall length (manufacturer-stated)
• 14.6mm body diameter (manufacturer-stated)
• 1/4" hex drive magnetic nutsetter (manufacturer-stated)
• Patented spiral impact zone to distribute torque evenly (manufacturer-stated)
• Made from S2 material with full body hardness (manufacturer-stated)
• Pack of 5

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

This is the 3/8" ThunderZone nutsetter at 42mm. The ThunderMAX impact magnetic nutsetter range includes a 3/8" x 45mm size (NS3845SM), the version Alpha lists as the replacement.

Related products

See also the ThunderMAX impact magnetic nutsetters and the 3/8" cleanable nutsetter.