How We Make Angle Head Wrenches

How We Make Angle Head Wrenches

We released refreshed versions of our Angle Head Wrenches, with nickel plating and refined handles, on April 10, 2024. The Angle Head Wrenches featured in this blog post have been discontinued.
Click here to shop our current Angle Head Wrenches.

In this video, Tekton's Director of Manufacturing explains the engineering considerations and proprietary manufacturing process behind our USA-made Angle Head Wrenches. These wrenches are specifically designed to increase your access into difficult-to-reach spots with 30-degree and 60-degree angled heads and specially formed geometry.
We use a proprietary process called LaserMill™ to manufacture our wrenches, which gives us the ability to create more precise shapes quickly and efficiently, without the high costs associated with forging tooling.
Tekton's laser mill process includes engineering and design, laser cutting, CNC milling, laser engraving, heat treating, and vibratory polishing.

Key Advantages of Each Wrench

Crowfoot Wrenches

Auzgrip crowfoot wrenches are ultra-compact and designed to pair with a ratchet...They’re not the fastest wrenches to turn, but sometimes they’re the only ones that will fit.

Flare Nut Crowfoot Wrenches

Auzgrip flare nut crowfoot wrenches can fit over hard line tubing and get five points of engagement on soft metal fittings...

Service Wrenches

Auzgrip service wrenches excel in situations with medium access and are fast and efficient to turn fittings by hand...

Angle Head Wrenches

Auzgrip angle head wrenches offer the quickest way to continuously turn a fitting or fastener in situations where swing arc is restricted...

Feature Comparisons

All eight examples below use 1 inch wrenches for equal comparison.

Head Angles and Handle Positions

1. Head Angles and Handle Positions

If swing arc is limited by obstacles, a wrench with an angled head can be useful...

Access Coverage Around a Hex

2. Access Coverage Around a Hex

Of the two crowfoot wrenches, the flare nut style can be flipped over...

3. Working Radius

If you’re working in tight spaces, crowfoot wrenches can be used with an extension...

Jaw Profile

4. Jaw Profile

The service wrench has the leanest jaw of all the open end access wrenches...

Jaw Thickness

5. Jaw Thickness

Three of our access wrenches are thinner than our combination wrenches...View Jaw Size Comparison Chart (PDF)

Drive Tool Options

6. Drive Tool Options

Both crowfoot wrench styles and service wrenches have a drive square to pair with ratchets...

Precision Torque

7. Precision Torque

If you need to tighten fasteners or fittings to a specific torque, crowfoot and service wrenches can be used...Torque Conversion Calculator

Size Range

8. Size Range

If you need access wrenches larger than 1-1/2 in. or 38 mm, service wrenches are currently your only Auzgrip option...View Size Range Comparison Chart (PDF)

Manufactured in Michigan

All four access wrenches are manufactured in Michigan using similar processes. Most of the steps occur in our Grand Rapids facility, where we machine, laser mark, vibratory polish, abrasive blast, and nickel plate each wrench.