What are the parts of a spiral fluted screw extractor?
What are the parts of a spiral fluted screw extractor? |
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Spiral fluted extractor head |
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The square head allows the extractor to be fastened into certain tools. Tools such as a “T” handle wrench, bar type wrench, adjustable wrench or vice grip pliers can connect to a square head. | |||
Spiral fluted extractor shaft |
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The shaft is made of carbon steel and connects the head to the flute. | |||
Spiral fluted extractor flutes |
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The flutes are designed to screw anti-clockwise into the screw or bolt. While turning the extractor anti-clockwise, the tapered flutes dig into the damaged screw causing it to loosen and finally be removed. | |||
