5/32" BALL HEX BLADE - VIM Tools

The VIM Tools HXL156B-03 5/32" Ball Hex Blade is a professional-grade hex driver designed for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Manufactured by VIM Tools, a brand recognized for its rugged performance and clever design, this ball hex blade provides enhanced access to fasteners in confined or obstructed areas. Its robust construction and intelligent design aim to reduce common frustrations faced by technicians, such as tight-clearance fasteners.

Key Features

• Ball Hex Design: Allows for an entry angle of up to 15 degrees, providing improved access to fasteners that cannot be approached straight on.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Made with S2 steel alloy, heat-treated, and black plated for strength and durability in daily shop use.
• 3/8" Square Drive Compatibility: Designed for use with a 3/8" square drive holder, ensuring versatility with standard ratchets and drive tools.
• Optimal Length: Features a 6-inch overall length (OAL), providing extended reach for deep or recessed fasteners.
• Clear Size Identification: Large, bold markings on the blade facilitate quick and easy size identification.

Applications

This 5/32" ball hex blade is an essential tool for professional technicians and mechanics working on a variety of vehicles and machinery. It is particularly useful in automotive repair for tasks involving engines, transmissions, and various under-hood components where hex fasteners are present in tight or angled spaces. In industrial settings, it excels in machine assembly, maintenance, and any application requiring secure fastening or loosening of hex screws with limited clearance. Its ability to engage fasteners at an angle makes it ideal for situations where a straight hex driver would be impractical.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: VIM Tools
• Model Number: HXL156B-03
• Size: 5/32"
• Drive Size: 3/8" Square Drive
• Overall Length (OAL): 6 inches
• Material: S2 Steel (blade), Chrome Vanadium Steel (bit holder)