What Are Allen Keys?

Allen keys, also known as Allen wrenches or hex keys, are tools used to drive bolts and screws with hexagonal sockets. The tool’s name comes from the Allen Manufacturing Company, which patented the wrench in 1910. The key has a hexagonal-shaped tip at one end that fits into the socket of a corresponding hexagonal screw or bolt.

These Allen keys are commonly used in various applications, including assembling furniture, bicycles, appliances, and machinery. They are available in various sizes, with the size of the hexagonal tip corresponding to the size of the screw or bolt it is meant to tighten or loosen. The other end of the key is often in an L-shape or a T-shape, providing leverage for easier turning.

Allen keys are popular due to their simplicity, effectiveness, and the ability to access hexagonal socket fasteners in tight spaces. They are a standard tool in many toolkits and are commonly used by both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

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