Black-Oxide Hex Keys | McMaster-Carr

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Long Leg Length Long Leg Length

	Handle Material Handle Material

Plastic

Steel

Aluminum

	Shaft Length Shaft Length

	Short Leg Length Short Leg Length

	Overall Shaft Width Overall Shaft Width

	Ball Location Ball Location

Long Leg

Short Leg

	Bolt Clearance Bolt Clearance

1/4"

1/4"-1/2"

1/2"

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Static Control

High Visibility

Drop Prevention

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L-Keys

Turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

L-Key Sets

Sets include an assortment of keys. These simple tools turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

Ball-End L-Keys

When a standard-tip key can't make good contact with the recess, a ball end allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach places.

Ball-End L-Key Sets

These assorted keys have a ball end that allows angled entry to make good contact with the screw recess when standard-tip keys can’t. Use to turn screws in hard-to-reach spots.

Stubby Ball-End L-Keys

These keys have an extra-short leg to fit into tight spaces that other tools can’t.

Stubby Ball-End L-Key Sets

The extra-short leg of these keys fits in tight spaces other tools can't and the long-leg ball end allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach areas.

Ball-End Screw-Holding L-Keys

The ball end has a detent to grip inside the screw recess and allows angled entry to turn fasteners in hard-to-reach areas.

Ball-End Screw-Holding L-Key Sets

These assorted keys have a detent that grips inside the recess to ensure screws won’t fall off. The ball end allows angled entry to drive fasteners in hard-to-reach areas.

T-Handle Keys

The T-handle provides a good grip for your whole hand and the long shaft reaches into tight spots.

T-Handle Key Sets

Sets include assorted keys with long shafts that reach into tight spots. The plastic-covered handles provide a good grip for your whole hand.

Stubby T-Handle Keys

When working in tight spaces, these short keys fit where others can't.

Stubby T-Handle Key Sets

Sets include an assortment of short keys that fit in tight spaces where others can't.

Ball-End T-Handle Keys

When a standard-tip key can't make good contact with the recess, a ball end allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach places.

Ball-End T-Handle Key Sets

These assorted keys have a ball end that allows angled entry to make good contact with the screw recess when standard-tip keys can’t.

Ball-End Ultra-Grip T-Handle Keys

When a standard-tip key can't make good contact with the recess, a ball end allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach places. These keys have a textured grip that provides comfort, slip resistance, and maximum torque.

Ball-End Ultra-Grip T-Handle Key Sets

These assorted keys have a ball end that allows angled entry to make good contact with the screw recess when standard-tip keys can’t. The textured grip provides comfort, slip resistance, and maximum torque.

Ultra-Grip T-Handle Keys

The textured grip provides comfort, slip resistance, and maximum torque. These keys have a long shaft for reaching into tight spots to turn fasteners.

Ultra-Grip T-Handle Key Sets

These assorted keys have a textured grip that provides comfort, slip resistance, and maximum torque. They have a long shaft for reaching into tight spots to turn fasteners.

Looped T-Handle Keys

With a simple loop handle, these keys are the economical choice. They have a long shaft for reaching into tight spots and the T-handle provides a good grip for your whole hand when turning fasteners.

Looped T-Handle Key Sets

The economical choice, these sets include an assortment of keys with a simple loop handle. The long shaft reaches into tight spots and the T-handle provides a good grip for your whole hand when turning fasteners.

Driver Shafts

Ball-End Driver Shafts

Create your own tool by attaching these shafts to a handle, or use with socket wrenches and power tools. They have a ball end that allows angled entry to make good contact with the recess when a standard-tip shaft can’t.

Ball-End Driver Shaft Sets

These assorted shafts attach to a handle or can be used with socket wrenches and power tools. They have a ball end that allows angled entry to make good contact with the recess when a standard-tip shaft can’t.

Nut Starters

Start and initially turn nuts. These tools are not intended for final tightening or removal of fasteners.

Static-Control Precise-Control Nutdrivers

Also known as ESD-safe nutdrivers, the handle drains static away from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Use the rotating end cap on the handle to apply constant pressure with your palm while turning the body of the driver with your fingertips.

Static-Control Precise-Control Nutdriver Sets

The handle on these assorted ESD-safe nutdrivers drains static away from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Press the rotating end cap to apply constant pressure with your palm while turning the body of the screwdriver with your fingertips.

Fold-Up Key Sets

Keep a set of keys neatly in your tool box or pocket to turn multiple fastener sizes.

Z-Style Fold-Up Key Sets

Select any key without unfolding the others in the set. The assorted keys turn multiple fastener sizes.

Ball-End Fold-Up Key Sets

When a straight-end key can't make good contact with the recess, a ball end allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach places.

High-Visibility Fold-Up Key Sets

Bright-colored handles make these tools stand out, so they’re less likely to be misplaced. Sets include an assortment of keys for turning multiple fastener sizes.

Fold-Up Key Sets with Tether Ring

When working at heights, secure a lanyard to the ring on these tools and prevent drops. Sets include an assortment of keys for turning multiple fastener sizes.