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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Size Size

	Tip Style Tip Style


Ball	Pilot

Standard

	Driver Style Driver Style	Show

	L-Key

	Driver Style Driver Style	Hide


Driver	Bit

L-Key	T-Handle

Fold-Up	Shaft

	For Drive Style For Drive Style


Phillips	Hex	Slotted

Torx	Tamper- Resistant Torx	Tamper- Resistant Hex

Four- Flute Spline	Hex with Pilot Recess	Six-Flute Spline

Torx Plus

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Set

Individual

	Material Material

	Finish Finish

	Long Leg Length Long Leg Length

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Short Leg Length Short Leg Length

	Driver Type Driver Type

Standard

	L-Key Length L-Key Length

Long

Short

Extra Long

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

200

270

	Color Color

	Black		Yellow
	Blue		Silver
	Red		Brown
	Green		Orange
	Gold		Pink
	Dark Blue		Dark Green
	Dark Yellow

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

RoHS Compliant

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

REACH Compliant

	Container Type Container Type

Canvas Pouch

Metal Case

Metal Compartmented Box

Plastic Bag

Plastic Caddy

Plastic Compartmented Box

Plastic Pouch

Plastic Ring

Plastic Roll-Up Pouch

Plastic Stand

Rubber Caddy

	Maximum Access Angle Maximum Access Angle

15°

20°

25°

	Ball Location Ball Location

Long Leg

Short Leg

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

High Visibility

Nonmagnetic

Nonsparking

	Screw-Holding Mechanism Screw-Holding Mechanism

Retaining Ring

Ball Detent

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L-Keys

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 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.

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.

Stubby Ball-End High-Visibility L-Key Sets

All of the keys in these sets have an extra-short leg to fit into tight spots and a ball end to turn screws at an angle in hard-to-reach places. Their bright chrome-plated finish makes them easy to see, reducing the chance you’ll lose them.

Ball-End High-Visibility L-Key Sets

These assorted keys have a ball end that allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach areas. The bright finish makes them easy to see and less likely to be misplaced.

Stubby Ball-End High-Visibility L-Keys

These keys have an extra-short leg to fit into tight spaces that other tools can’t, and a ball on the long leg for angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach places. A bright chrome-plated finish makes them easy to see and less likely to be misplaced.

Ball-End High-Visibility 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. These keys have a bright gold-plated finish that makes them easy to see and less likely to be misplaced.

High-Visibility L-Keys

A bright finish makes these tools stand out, so they're less likely to be misplaced. They turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

High-Visibility L-Key Sets

These assorted keys have a bright finish that's easy to see, so they’re less likely to be misplaced. They turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

Screw-Holding L-Keys

A retaining ring at the tip grips inside the recess to ensure screws won’t fall off.

Ball-End Color-Coded L-Keys

Each size of these keys is a different color for easy identification. 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 Corrosion-Resistant L-Key Sets

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 zinc coating that resists salt-spray exposure.

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.

Tight-Clearance Flexible L-Keys

A flexible joint provides access to fasteners in hard-to-reach areas.

Corrosion-Resistant L-Key Sets

The zinc coating on these keys resists salt-spray exposure. They turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

Screw-Holding L-Key Sets

These assorted keys have a retaining ring at the tip that grips inside the recess to ensure screws won’t fall off.

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.

Tight-Clearance Flexible L-Key Sets

The assorted tools in these sets have a flexible joint that provides access to fasteners in hard-to-reach areas.

Ball-End Color-Coded L-Key Sets

Sets include assorted keys with each size a different color for easy identification. 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 for Stainless Steel Screws

Sets include an assortment of stainless steel keys with a ball end that allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach areas. Use a stainless steel L-key to protect your stainless steel screws. If steel flakes off a standard tool and into the recess, it can lead to rust and contamination. These keys eliminate that risk.

Ball-End L-Keys for Stainless Steel Screws

The ball end allows angled entry to turn screws in hard-to-reach areas. Protect your stainless steel screws by using a stainless steel L-key. If steel flakes off a standard tool and into the recess, it can lead to rust and contamination. These keys eliminate that risk.

L-Keys for Stainless Steel Screws

Protect your stainless steel screws by using a stainless steel L-key. If steel flakes off a standard tool and into the recess, it can lead to rust and contamination. These keys eliminate that risk.

L-Key Sets for Stainless Steel Screws

Sets include an assortment of stainless steel keys, which protect stainless steel screws. If steel flakes off a standard tool and into the recess, it can lead to rust and contamination. These keys eliminate that risk.

Nonsparking L-Key Sets

These assorted keys are made of beryllium copper that is FM approved. They help meet OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Keys turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

Nonsparking L-Keys

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these keys help meet OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. They turn fasteners from either end and reach into tight spots.

Nonmagnetic L-Keys

Use these keys where a magnetized tool can cause damage. They are made of corrosion-resistant titanium. Keys turn fasteners from either end.

Tight-Clearance Offset Screwdrivers

The tips are offset 90° to provide additional clearance when reaching over obstructions to turn fasteners.

Ratcheting Tight-Clearance Offset Screwdrivers

A ratchet mechanism turns fasteners more quickly than a standard driver. These screwdrivers have 90° offset tips to provide additional clearance when reaching over obstructions to turn fasteners.

Torque-Control Flag-Handle Keys

Often used to install carbide inserts in cutting tools, these keys have a small handle that prevents you from generating too much torque when turning a fastener.

Torque-Control Flag-Handle Key Sets

The assorted keys in these sets have a small handle that prevents you from generating too much torque when turning a fastener. They are often used to install carbide inserts in cutting tools.