What is the hex key?

Hex Key is a tool used to tighten and release a screw or screw that has a hexagonal depression in the head. This tool can also be called hex key, Allen Wrench, Hex-Head Key, Zeta Wrench, Alum Wrench or Inbus Key. They are used in consumer and industrial assemblies, but are often associated with trains for self -established consumers, especially furniture sets. Allen manufacturing Company won the first patent in 1943 and its model became so popular that the Allen Wrench brand is often used to refer to any such tool, even those produced by other companies.

The term "hex" comes from hexa for "six word". The tool is made of a six -sided metal strip, which is bent at an angle of 90 ° about a third of the way from one end. The short side is usually inserted into the fasteners, while the long party provides the user for users, but most hex keys are reversible. The user turns the keyto turn a screw or screw. The amount of torque or force that this tool can use depends on the length and thickness of the hex key.

Hex head fastening elements often rotate than Phillips heads or standard screwdriver slots. Six contact points allows the hex key to fit the fastening head more comfortably than the screwdriver. This helps to prevent the tool from slipping from the head of the fastening elements. In addition, the HEX-heading design elements cause it less likely to get rid of or distort their heads than standard or phillips head fastening elements.

Hex keys must be used manually because no drill attachments are available. Furthermore, it may be difficult to maneuver in tight places due to the space needed to turn the key labels. Despite these disadvantages, Tool remains a light, simple and cheap solution for many consumerCH and industrial situations.

Hex Keys is often purchased in sets of different sizes. They are wrapped in separately assembled furniture sets because they are small, cheap for production and easy to use. Incorporating into such trains prevents the user from finding a screwdriver or drill to complete the project, and it is assumed that it will increase customer satisfaction with the assembly process.