What's Allen wrench?
Allen wrench or hex key is a small and polyhedron tool for loosen and tighten hex screws. this tool is used like as any other wrenches for opening and closing screws and its look is like as L shape.
How's it work?
- At the first put Allen wrench on the screw. The six faces of the wrench correspond to the six sides of the screw.
- make torque: Turn the wrench clockwise or counterclockwise ( depending on the direction of screw)
- Force control : during process , The force that comes in must be controlled. For loosen screw, you can use put more force.
- If you need to tighten screw , Insert less force into the wrench.
- Fast turn: one of the features of Allen wrench, is capable turn fast compared to simple screw.
Short Allen wrench
Its length is shorter than the length of the standard wrench. it is ideal for confined and inaccessible spaces. it usually has less power in compare of the standard wrench , but cause of its shorter length, its suitable for inaccessible spaces. And also it is suitable for electric device, Precision Repairs , battery replacement, computer equipment and small parts.
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