Facom "Classic" High Torque Combination Wrench-1 1/16"
- Cold forged vanachrome (chrome vanadium steel)
- Long shank for extra torque (overall length = 13.86" , 352mm)
- 12-point ring angled at 15 degrees
- Weight - 1.2 lbs
- Made in France
- Actual shipping costs apply for destinations outside the mid-Atlantic - not eligible for $10 flat rate shipping.
Key Technical Specifications
- Fastener Size: 1-1/16" (Fractional Imperial)
- Total Tool Length: 433 mm (~17.05 inches)
- Box-End Profile: 12-point ring geometry featuring FACOM’s high-grip OGV® profile, which drives from the flats of the hex nut rather than the corners to prevent stripping.
- Offset Geometry: The ring head is angled at a 15° offset to ensure structural finger and knuckle clearance over flat workpieces.
- Material: Cold-forged from premium "Vanachrome" (high-alloy Chrome Vanadium steel).
- Weight: 1.21 lbs (~550 grams).
History of the Facom High Torque Long Combination Wrenches
1. The Genesis: The 'L' Variant (1980s) - The core structural architecture of this extended, heavy-duty industrial wrench family made its official debut in the early 1980s. The "L" suffix signifying Série Longue. This series was introduced to provide industrial field technicians with extended I-beam handles capable of pushing extreme manual breaking torque on heavy equipment fasteners without twisting. These wrenches were made in France and the country of origin was proudly displayed (cast) on the tool.
2. The Modern Shift: The 'LA' Suffix Debut (Late 1990s) - The precise "LA" revision designation debuted between 1998 and 2000. This suffix arrived during a company-wide modernization of FACOM’s inventory and manufacturing protocols. While the lengths and specs were consistent from one series to the next, the "A" update marked a subtle refinement to the forging tolerances and optimization for modern digital asset management. It was during this late 1990s window that FACOM actively migrated part numbers on the physical tool stamp from "L" to "LA". Production under Stanley ownership was moved to Taiwan. The LA series have a satin chrome finish and laser etched markings.
3. The Phase-Out Era (Late 2010s) - The fractional sizes of the extra-long 40.LA family enjoyed a long manufacturing run, but they were systematically phased out and discontinued by the late 2010s. As FACOM scaled back on niche SAE tooling to consolidate manufacturing efforts around their standard metric lines and high-performance 440 series aerospace wrenches, the fractional sizes in the 40LA series disappeared. The 40LA wrenches are still available in metric sizes from 19mm up to the massive 65mm size (a 33", 6kg/13.2 lb wrench).
