APX TC-200 ProductCatalog EN - Flipbook - Page 7
BRAND X
SElEcTiNG THE ProPEr HEAT TrEAT
for BiTS
Choosing the proper heat treat is important in achieving long tool life. Different
applications, different operators, and different power tools require different
heat treats. APEX offers a choice of three heat treat hardness levels in many of
our screwdriver bits to match the particular customer’s application. These heat
treats are specified by a letter suffix as follows:
X - The hardest heat treat in the industry
I - Intermediate hardness
R - Lowest hardness
APEX bits and sockets last significantly longer than most of our competitors.
Selecting the heat treat best suited for a particular application may require
some trial and error. The proper heat treat depends on the failure mode. If the
bit breaks or shatters, select a bit with less hardness. If the failure mode is
wear, select a harder bit. Many times both breakage and wear may occur within
the same application. This can be due to a number of factors such a different
operators, different torque values, and different power tool settings.
In general, high torque applications require “R” heat treats to withstand
twisting and resist breakage. The “X” heat treat is most suitable for low torque
applications, particularly if hardened screws are used.
If a failure occurs, a change in hardness may result in better service. The “X”
heat treat is most common and should be selected unless the specifics of an
application or an existing problem would suggest using “I” or “R” hardness.
To specify a particular heat treat, add a letter suffix to the part number. For
example, to specify “X” hardness in a #2 Phillips insert, the part number would
be 440-2X. Not all APEX bits are available in all heat treats. Special heat treats
can be supplied for a particular application. Contact your APEX representative
for specific recommendations.
UNSUrPASSED offEriNG
This catalog contains 5,000+ of the most frequently requested bits, sockets,
universal wrenches, and fastening accessories. Our entire active offering
approaches 10,000 sellable part numbers. If the tool you need does not appear
in this catalog, please give us a call. The odds are, we may have what you need
as a non-catalog item. If not, our experienced staff of tooling experts can
design and manufacture custom solutions to meet the needs of your specific
applications. You can even submit custom requests on-line at our website
www.APEX-tools.com by completing a simple form. This flexibility has helped
make APEX the only manufacturer which is a market and technology leader in
all of the following industrial product categories: Bits & Bit Holders, Impact
Sockets, Extensions and Universal Wrenches.
AVAilABiliTy & SErVicE
APEX has approximately 2,000 authorized distributor locations globally to provide
product off-the-shelf as well as knowledgeable service and support. APEX stocks
over 1,000 part numbers and a multitude of blanks to manufacture several
Since “X” hardness is the most popular with our customers, it is our default
product where “X” designation may omitted from the part number. For all
other hardness designations, the product packaging will be marked with the
appropriate hardness designation letter.
thousand more in order to support our strong global distribution network.
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