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What’s An Allen Key?

The Allen key is known by many names, whether or not you decide on the zeta key, hex key or head or stay with the standard Allen key. Something you call it – it’s a six-sided device that drives bolts, screws and fasteners. The name itself originated with the Allen agency, a producer in Connecticut who produced the tool. And as different manufacturers were given on board to produce their own versions, so the variety of names commenced. A available device While many fasteners depend on a easy wrench or traditional screwdriver, you have probably encountered a hexagonal-formed socketed head designed particularly to be used with Allen keys. Those operated by hand gear are small, handheld, L-fashioned gadgets designed mainly for the set up or elimination of these special fasteners. Th...