L Type Hexagon Wrench Key

L type hexagon wrench key is pretty handy tools across all sorts of industries. They really shine when you need to get a screw in just right and stop the screw head getting wrecked. Think jobs like putting together delicate electronics,stuff like PCBs or hard drives,plus aerospace bits, medical gear, super-precise machines, and factory tools like jigs or fixtures.

These pilot hex keys become super important when you're dealing with tiny screws (like M3/M4 or #4-40/#6-32 sizes), screws going into blind holes you can't see the bottom of, sunken screws, or softer stuff like plastics or composites. In those tricky spots, regular hex keys often slip off or chew things up, but pilot hex keys help you dodge that problem.

Size

L type hexagon wrench key come in a bunch of metric and imperial sizes. For metric, you’ve got options like 0.7mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, up to 10mm. Imperial sizes include things like 0.028", 1/16", 5/64", all the way to 1/4". Each size is made to fit a specific screw size,pretty straightforward. The pilot tip on each key is designed to be a bit narrower than the inside of the hex socket it’s meant for. That way, it slides into the screw hole easily, but once it’s in, the full hex shape lets you apply plenty of torque without slipping.

Material

Q: What material are made from, and what torque can they handle?

A: Our L type hexagon wrench key wrenches are made from high quality heat treated chrome vanadium steel (Cr-V). They are strong and durable and can withstand wear and tear.They’re designed to take the high torque needed in industrial jobs. How much torque each size can handle depends on the wrench’s size, but they’re made to meet or go beyond the torque requirements of the pilot-point socket screws they’re meant for. So you get a solid and dependable way to tighten screws.