Allen Wrench Sets
Premium Hex Key Allen Wrench Sets
Allen Wrench Sets feature size run assortments of premium Allen Keys as well as various design features to make these sets the most versatile and convenient on the market, all backed by a lifetime manufacturer's warranty.
Allen wrench sets feature clearly labeled, dedicated storage for each key, allowing for easy identification. The holders and handles are designed to be ergonomic and comfortable with features designed for simple and stable use with socket drive fasteners.
Made from black alloy steel, Allen wrench sets can be used anywhere an internal hex drive is used.
Uses of Allen Wrench Sets
- Mechanical Equipment
- Bicycles
- Engines
- Assemble-it-yourself or IKEA furniture
Albany County Fasteners carries several varieties of hex key sets.
Ball Point Hex Allen Key Sets
Allen Keys in this set feature a standard hex tip on one arm, and a hex ball tip on the other for easy access to install and remove socket cap screws at an angled entry. Hex keys are removable from the ergonomic holder and are available in a 13 piece SAE set or 12 piece metric set.
T Handle Hex Allen Key Sets
Allen Keys in this set feature ergonomically designed, clearly labeled handles and are excellent for shops and equipment where a lot of room is available. They offer a comfortable ergonomic grip to make installing and removing socket head screws easy while also providing increased fastening power for driving or removing screws. Both SAE and metric sets contain 8 T handle hex keys and a marked base to store them on.
SAE & Metric Hex Allen Key Set
This set features 10 SAE and 10 metric hex Allen wrenches in a compact storage container with sizes marked on the inside of the case. This set contains all the common sizes of both sizing types of Allen wrenches so you'll always have the right size at your fingertips.
Allen Wrenches are also known by several other Trade Names such as Allen Keys, Hex Allen Keys, Hex Allen Wrenches, and Hex Keys.
FAQs
What are Allen Keys used for?
Allen keys, or Allen wrenches, are simple tools used to drive screws and bolts with hexagonal drives or sockets. Socket Cap Products, such as socket set screws and socket cap screws, are predominately driven with Allen keys.
Are hex keys the same as Allen keys or Allen wrenches?
Yes. A hex key is a generic term for this type of tool while "Allen key" and "Allen wrench" refer to the Allen brand that popularized it.
What are the common SAE Allen Wrench sizes?
The common SAE Allen wrench sizes range from 1/16" to 3/8" in diameter. Of the sizes in this range, the most popular ones are 1/8″, 3/32″, 7/64″, 5/32″, 3/16″, 1/4″, & 7/32″.
What are the common Metric Allen Wrench sizes?
The common metric Allen wrench sizes range from 1.5 mm (displayed as 1.5M) to 10 mm (displayed as 10M). Of the sizes in this range, the most popular ones are 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, & 10 mm.