What Tool Is Designed to Open a Hexagon Bolt?

A hex key, also known as an Allen key or Allen wrench, is a small handheld tool that's used for for driving bolts and screws with a hexagonal socket.

How do you open a hexagon bolt?

Turn the hex-key wrench in a counterclockwise direction to loosen the fastener. Insert the short end of the wrench into screws that resist loosening for greater turning leverage.

What tool removes a hex bolt?

Hex bolt extractor bit set designed to remove damaged, rounded, or coroded Hex bolts or Hex screws. For use with a cordless drill this seven piece set contains; 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6mm x 50mm long bits A British tool company based in Warwickshire, United Kingdom.

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