ESP Z-Tool Dual Nut Drive ZT10

The ESP ZT10 Z-Tool is a dual ended nut driver designed for sheet metal and equipment fasteners.

Nut drivers are the standard tool for hex head sheet metal screws, and a dual ended design covering the two common sizes removes the need to carry and swap between separate drivers.

The 1/4 inch and 5/16 inch hex sizes account for the great majority of self drilling screws used in duct and equipment work, so a single tool covering both handles most fastening encountered on a service call.

The offset Z configuration provides clearance where a straight driver cannot be positioned, and it allows leverage to be applied in confined spaces where a conventional handle would not fit.

Fit quality is what determines whether a driver preserves or destroys fastener heads. A driver that is worn, or a size mismatched, rounds the hex and leaves a screw that cannot be driven or removed. Since sheet metal assemblies are opened repeatedly over their life, a rounded screw is a problem inherited by every technician who follows.

Drivers are inexpensive and wear is easy to see. Replacing a worn driver is cheaper than dealing with a rounded fastener in an awkward position.

Confirm the sizes suit the fasteners encountered, inspect the drive recesses for wear, and keep the driver square to the fastener when applying force.

Brand

ESP

SKU

ZT10

Category

Service Tools

Weight

0.65 lbs

Dimensions

8.50" x 1.50" x 1.50"

Price

$13.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.6 / 5.0