I would only buy ball end hex keys again if they were snapon, facom or similar. This hex socket extension is an ideal accessory for use when access is limited and a standard socket wont fit. You shouldnt ever use a ballend driver if you can get to it with a standard end. With ideal balance between strength and allowable angle, the ball end design works perfectly in confined space, and is less prone to stripping than a straight hex end key comfortable grip. Bondhus hex tools, balldriver, ballstar, gorilla grip, hex tools, ballpoint allen type keys. Bondhus 10686 balldriver metric hex driver set 6 pieces 1. We offer this size ball driver as part of the tc2 ball driver and hex key kit and the bdkit, and we also sell a pack of 10 hex keys of this size hk050. A hex wrench or allen wrench features a hexagonal shape and can be used with automotive, plumbing and electrical applications. Looking for eklind long lshaped saemetric black oxide ball end hex key set, number of pieces. Ball end inserts into a screw at a 25 angle and ball end saves time by quickly funneling tool into screw. You might have to bend it in a weird shape, but you can do. The angle allows for reaching into hardtoreach places. Metric hex driver sets unique ball point allows angle entry up to 25 degrees of axis. In 1964, john bondhus began manufacturing the original balldriver ball end hex tool which he invented.
Ball end enables fastening and unfastening at an angle of up to 25. Use ballend hex keys at an angle offaxis to the screw. A torx key is used exactly the same way as a hex key but instead of a hexagonal shape, it has a sixpoint starshaped pattern. Choose from our selection of ballend hex drivers, including screwdrivers, driver shafts, and more. Features the 38 hex socket drivers with extralong shanks allowing greater access to fasteners in close quarters. Choose from our selection of ball end hex drivers, including screwdrivers, driver shafts, and more. The blades are made of black oxide coated steel for strength and durability. The xcelite allen ballpoint hex sae screwdriver set 11piece comes in a plastic storage case.
Bondhus revolutionized the fastener industry in 1964 when they invented the ball end. There are six contact surfaces between bolt and driver. The ergonomic handle provides great leverage and torque to help you tighten fasteners much better and faster, compared to a bare allen wrench key. This alteration to traditional driver ends eliminates the hassle of trying to get line contact with a fastener.
Mulwark 2pk folding hex ball end key set features flexible ball end head, compact foldable design, dualmaterial comfortable handle, easilyidentified size markings, and perfect fit for bolts and screw heads. Get free 2day shipping on qualified hex, screwdrivers products or buy tools department products today with buy online pick up in. Most of the small screws i work with that are small enough for these drivers shouldnt have lots of torque applied anyway so its not a problem. Some hex keys have a ball on one end, which allows the tool to be used at an angle off axis to. Hollow hex handle allows adjustment of the distance a hex blade extends from the handle. Hex and torx keys allen wrenches grainger industrial. Bondhus employees are proud of our company and the tools we make. This type of hex key was invented in 1964 by the bondhus corporation, and is now manufactured by several other companies. Get into tough to reach spaces with this extra long, ballend hex driver. Ball configuration at end of shank provides extra convenience and speed offaxis rotation while enabling greater use in tight or restricted areas. Clearance hole or notch on the part that blocks axial access. Long lshaped saemetric black oxide ball end hex key set. Some hex keys have a ball on one end, which allows the tool to be used at an angle offaxis to.
The idea took off and today ball end hex keys are made by several manufacturers, including our muchloved german brands. Produced from 8650 chrome nickel alloy steel drawn to a tolerance of plus. Ball end inserts into screws at a 25 degree angle ball end saves time by working in hard to reach places. Check out graingers hex key and allen wrench assortment, including includes tools for many tasks and trades. Ball hex can engage at angle and turn screws that cannot be reached straight in. Flat head driver do make perfect surface to surface contact with the socket but do not allow for any misalignment and are a little slower to use. Our extra long ball drivers are twice as long as the standard versions and can reach into crowded areas. They have a ball end that allows angled entry to make good contact with the recess when a standardtip shaft canat. The ball end can be used at an angle but is more prone to stripping and in extreme cases the ball can snap off and get stuck in the fastner. Choose from our selection of hex drivers, including screwdriver bits and adapters, screwdrivers, and more. Ball drivers are available in a set, with or without a standing holder. Ball end hex drivers t handle ball end hex wrenches. Dont go crazy though, as nothing can beat the tight fit of a straight hex directly into the screw.
Comfortable screwdriver handle provides comfort and speed. The advantage is that their ball end make it easier to slide the wrench into the receiving slot. The reliable angle driver allows contractors to drive screws and drill holes in tight, difficult work areas. Extra long ball driver, 5 mm hex, for m6 socket screws.
Socket drivers 38 square drive socket drivers ac drives airpowered drivers allen driver sets allen drivers angle drivers angle gear drives ballend allen drivers ballend driver kits ballend driver sets ballend drivers ballend. Bondhus 10687 set of 7 balldriver screwdrivers, proguard. Ball end saves time by quickly funneling tool into screw. The ball end on the long arm provides the convenience and speed of offaxis rotation up to 25 degrees. This product is ideal for cordless drills and uses standard 14 hexagonal accessories. All wiha tools are made in germany and guaranteed for life. Bondhus standard ball end and hex graduated length thandle set with proguard finish with stand 10. I am probably going to take mine onto a grinding wheel and remove the ball section. Quick change hex socket extension and angled bit holder. Reach difficult angled screw heads designed to work up to 10 degrees of ang. If you can get a bolt in and out, you have enough space to get the head of a driver on it.
Wiha sae ball end hex screwdriver magicring softfinish. Get great deals on impact drivers and upgrade your power tools for your home workshop. Compared to conventional lwrenches, the shorter hex key lwrench part is. A hex key, allen wrench or allen key, is a simple tool used to drive bolts and screws with. The perfectly shaped ball head makes it possible to turn screws at an angle of up.
If you find you need to heavily torque a screw just be sure you are at a straight angle or use your hex key for that tight. By using point contact, bondhus ball end hex drivers can be used at a 25 degree angle. Bondhus 42pc 14in shank hex power insert bit set metric sae ball end driver top quality hex power and insert bits. Where the difference lies between a hex driver and a ball driver is that the section of a ball driver that engages the socket head is ball shaped and can allow you to still turn the screw while the driver is at an angle. Get free 2day shipping on qualified hex, screwdrivers products or buy tools department products today with buy online pick up in store. At lowes, we carry every tool you need to get jobs done, whether its a torx screwdriver, hex wrench or hex key set.
You will notice that many of the brands put the ball on only one end for this very reason. Ball driver allen wrenches are made from high torque steel to provide the most robust tool for daily, versatile use. Return policy 30day risk free return for refund or replacement if you are not 100% satisfied with your returnable items, return the product for a refund. Ball drivers for hard to reach areas, the patented ball design of this driver allows 100% torque even with the tool at a 25 angle. As part of msc industrial supplys hand tools offering, this. Available as a common lshape wrench or with a more comfortable screwdriver handle for quick use. This bundle comes with all the metric ball end sizes you need to have in your toolbox. Ball end hex key can apply torque at angles up to 25 from 24. Just like a hex wrench set, a torx key set comes with different sizes to handle jobs of all kinds. You might have to bend it in a weird shape, but you can do probably do it. Bondhus 42pc 14in shank hex power insert bit set metric.
It goes into tight space where traditional straight hex key couldnt achieve any effective torque. Mar 30, 2016 the reliable angle driver allows contractors to drive screws and drill holes in tight, difficult work areas. These hex keys feature the prohold tip to make screwing and unscrewing faster and easier even when the screw is at an awkward angle. Because of its shape, the ballend hex can be inserted into the fastener from typically up to a 25degree angle. Most of the time, the cooling head interferes with a standard driver, so the ballend is your only real option aside from removing the cooling head. Our ball, hex, and torx tools are made in our monticello manufacturing facility, just across the street from the mighty mississippi river. Perfect example of where a ballend driver is used is on a nitro motor mount. Liquidation bondhus tools for sale in canada, hex tools, balldriver. Ballpoint hex drivers let you drive hex head cap screws, button head screws and set screws at an angle up to 25 degrees offcenter.
The ball tip of the driver allows tightening and loosening of the screw even when you dont have direct line access to the hexkey socket. If you find you need to heavily torque a screw just be sure you are at a straight angle or use your hex key for that tight half turn or so. Wiha sae ball end hex screwdriver magicring softfinish 1. Hex and torx keys allen wrenches grainger industrial supply. Hex home screwdrivers drivers for sale in stock ebay. The table to the right lists common balldriver and hex key sizes that are. Ball driver allen wrenches use high torque steel with a hardened ball tip for angled entry allowing. Buy the angle or t handle flat hex wrenches if you need to apply a lot of torque.
Applies to all purchases made on excluding toolboxes, tool carts, diagnostics, welders, shop equipment and shipped items weighing more than 150 pounds. These bondhus balldriver hex key sets come in colorcoded holders. While providing access to otherwise inaccessible fasteners, thinning of the tool shaft to create the ball shape. Mip have introduced two new sets of hex driver ball end tools and speed tip tools. The idea took off and today ballend hex keys are made by several manufacturers, including our muchloved german brands.
Mulwark 17pcs ball end hex key driver for hex socket screws. The required hex key size for the 440 screws used to secure the er rods is 0. Bondhus corporation ball end tools are designed and manufactured to be strong and save time. Some hex keys have a ball on one end, which allows the tool to be used at an angle offaxis to the screw. Quick release hex socket extension and angled bit holder. Bondhus corporation invented the ball end tip for use with socket screws and has achieved the ideal combination of angle and strength.
Download scientific diagram ball end hex key can apply torque at angles up to 25 from 24 perpendicular. Mulwark 17pcs ball end hex key driver for hex socket. Ball hex end angle design can work continuously at 25 degree angle, screws can be turned without taking the tool out of fastener to reinsert and reposition. Haxball is a physicsbased multiplayer soccer game where teamwork is key. This means you can adjust to the fastener and not have the fastener adjust to your tool which typically doesnt work out so well. Ballend driver shafts create your own tool by attaching these shafts to a handle, or use with socket wrenches and power tools. The issue is that if they are applied at an angle as theyre designed to do, they just slip. What if the end of the hex driver was manufactured to a ball shape so that the hex shape can be inserted at an angle. Standard bondhus ball end on long arm inserts into screw and works at a 25 degree angle. Delivers 50% more torque than conventional ball ends.
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