@gulftechbyshani0: Ever wondered who invented the humble Allen key? 🔧📜 Meet William G. Allen (1868–1940), who patented the hex socket screw and matching hexagonal driver in 1910, founding the Allen Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut. 🔧 Key Parts: ✅ Hexagon Tip — fits the hex socket ✅ L-Shaped Body — provides leverage ✅ Hex Socket Screw — the fastener it's designed to drive ⚙️ Working Principle: 1️⃣ Insert Key into the hex socket 2️⃣ Apply Torque to fasten or loosen the bolt The simple L-shaped design transmits torque directly into the hex socket, making it one of the most widely used tools in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC work over a century later. 📌 Follow Gulf Tech by Shani for daily HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing knowledge — made simple for engineers and technicians across the Gulf. 👉 Save this for some tool history trivia 🔁 Share with a fellow technician or tool enthusiast SEO Keywords: Allen key history, hex key invention, William G Allen, Allen wrench origin, hex socket screw history, Allen Manufacturing Company, how Allen key works, L-shaped hex key, Gulf Tech by Shani, tool history, mechanical hand tools Hashtags: #GulfTechByShani #AllenKey #HexKey #ToolHistory #MechanicalTools

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