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TEKTON KLX87045-T 4.5 mm Short Arm Ball End Hex L-Key
TEKTON KLX87045-T 4.5 mm Short Arm Ball End Hex L-Key
TEKTON KLX87045-T 4.5 mm Short Arm Ball End Hex L-Key
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4.5 mm Short Arm Ball End Hex L-Key

#KLX87045
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InchMetric

Size

1.3 mm
$3
1.5 mm
$3
2 mm
$3
2.5 mm
$3
3 mm
$3
3.5 mm
$3
4 mm
$4
4.5 mm
$4
5 mm
$4
5.5 mm
$4
6 mm
$4
7 mm
$5
8 mm
$5
9 mm
$5
10 mm
$5
$4.00

Also available in Standard-Length Arm

#KLX82045

DetailsSpecs

Details

Short Arm Optimizes for Access

Stay close to the fastener with the short arm L-key that allows you to work in tighter spaces and with greater control.

Compare to Regular L-keys

High Leverage

We designed the keys to be longer in the largest sizes to increase leverage where it matters.
Tekton 10 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekon 9 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 8 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekon 7 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 6 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 5.5 mm short arm ball end keys have no competitors or ISO standards.
Tekton 5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 4.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 4 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 3.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 3 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 2.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 2 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 1.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 1.3 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards but shorter than Bondhus.
Tekton Short Arm
KLX91213
Eklind Stubby Long
13509
Bondhus Stubby Long
SBLX9M
ISO 2936:2014(E) Long
Tekton 10 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekon 9 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 8 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekon 7 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 6 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 5.5 mm short arm ball end keys have no competitors or ISO standards.
Tekton 5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 4.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 4 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 3.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards.
Tekton 3 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 2.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 2 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 1.5 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than competitors and ISO standards.
Tekton 1.3 mm short arm ball end keys are longer than ISO standards but shorter than Bondhus.
Tekton short arm L-key in fastener

Tight Fit with Fasteners

We precisely manufacture our hex key geometry on the large end of the applicable range, resulting in less slop in fasteners.

Two Measures of Tolerance Control

We measure our hex key tolerances in two ways, from point-to-point and side-to-side, to ensure the highest standards of dimensional accuracy and consistency.
Tekton hex key ball end inserting into a fastener at 20 degrees

20º Ball Angle Increases Access

Our keys implement a steep ball end angle that increases your ability to access fasteners while still maintaining sufficient strength.
A closeup comparision of Tekton's hex key's chamfer edge with Eklind competitior hex key

Refined Edges

Tekton keys have slightly chamfered edges (except sizes that are too small to be chamfered: 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 0.050 in., 1/16 in., and 5/64 in.) and a smooth top face to optimize engagement with fasteners.

Materials and Finishes

Made From 8660 Steel

We make our keys with 8660 nickel chromium molybdenum steel that's heat-treated to 54-58 HRC to produce tools that are hard, but not brittle.
Corroded Eklind and Bondhus ball end hex keys next to Tekton's Key with corrosion-resistant finish.

Corrosion-Resistant Finish

We coat all of our keys with a durable manganese phosphate finish that’s resistant to corrosion.
Tekton's short arm ball end hex key with laser marking and stamped sizes

Clear Markings

With the exception of the smallest sizes, Tekton L-key sizes are marked in two ways—with a high-visibility laser marking and a stamped marking.

Specs

4.5 mm Short Arm Ball End Hex L-Key

Specs for 4.5 mm Short Arm Ball End Hex L-Key
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Item Weight
0.05 lb.