Thread: What's the SWL on an allen key?

Just depends on the size, material and the way load is applied (eg double sheer)

That said, I thought most professionals preferred to use a tyre lever for heavy vehicles.

... Depends on the price/quality/origin/calibre... of said Allen Key

On a serious note... that works out at 1.4 'problems' per truck.

Recently there was a boat trailer that had it's safety chain hooked up to the Circlip that holds the hayman reese locking pin into the towbar.
Is that what the refer to as a Break-a-way trailer?

I doubt it ws actually held together with an allen key
I suspect that an allen key was in place to stop the actualy drawbar pin falling out, using an allen key instead of a R clip or similar

but who knows?

For a Kinchrome 12MM 1/2 socket key less than a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a 1metre pipe extension.
They gave me a new one under warranty!

Regards Philip A

Hmmm, I'm guessing anywhere around 650 to 800 ft-lbs

Originally Posted by Hay Ewe

I doubt it ws actually held together with an allen key
I suspect that an allen key was in place to stop the actualy drawbar pin falling out, using an allen key instead of a R clip or similar

but who knows?

Never let the facts get in the way of a sensational headline.

What is the breaking strain, sheer strength or maximum torque of case hardened Cheese?