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News Release from: Wixroyd International | Subject: Wixroyd Hexagon Key
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 March 2000
Hexagon key solves screw-falling-off
problem!
Wixroyd International have expanded their wide range of hand tools, with the introduction of a world first in hexagon keys.
Wixroyd International have expanded their wide range of hand tools, with the introduction of a world first in hexagon keys Wixroyd's Sales Director, Anthony Iafrate comments that, "All too often engineers are faced with the problem of how to reach inaccessible threads, without the socket head cap screw falling off the hexagon key before they come into contact with the thread
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Wixroyd Hexagon Key with Retaining Ring solves this problem completely." The clever addition of a spring steel clip to the base of the hexagon blade means the socket head cap screws are now held fast.
No magnets are involved so there is no fear of losing magnetic strength.
The Wixroyd Hexagon Key with Retaining Ring enables faster working on fixtures which have areas of limited accessibility and helps maintain working safety, in the knowledge that no screws have gone astray.
The blade part is made of Chrome Vanadium, hardened and nickel-plated; the retaining clip is of spring steel.
Wixroyd Hexagon Keys with Retaining Ring are available as standard hexagon keys, or ball ended hexagon keys in practical clip sets or t-handled work stand sets.
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