Facom High Torque Combination Wrench-38mm
- Cold forged vanachrome (chrome vanadium steel)
- Long shank for extra torque (overall length = 21" , 534mm)
- 12-point ring angled at 15 degrees
- Weight - 3.3 lbs
The FACOM 40.38L refers to the legacy generation of FACOM's 38 mm extra-long, high-torque metric combination wrench. While it shares the exact same core functional application as its successor, the newer 40.38LA, there are specific differences in production timeline and physical dimensions.
The 40.38L vs. 40.38LA Generation Shift
- Product Generation: The 40L series (High Torque) was officially discontinued by FACOM and fully superseded by the modernized 40LA series.
- Length Profile: The legacy 40.38L measures 534 mm (21 inches) in overall length. By contrast, the newer 40.38LA has been lengthened slightly to 576 mm (22.7 inches) to grant a bit more leverage.
- Weight: The older model weighs roughly 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg), balancing a highly robust cold-forged chrome vanadium steel construction with the high leverage requirements of heavy maintenance.
- Country of Origin - the 40.38L was made in France. The 40.38LA are made in Taiwan.
Shared Functional Specs - Both iterations feature identical geometries at the tool heads:
- 12-Point OGV® Profile: Both versions use FACOM's proprietary OGV® wall-drive ring end, which shifts torque contact to the flat surfaces of a fastener rather than its corners to prevent rounding under extreme forces.
- 15° Offsets: Both the open head and the closed box end are bent at a 15° orientation to clear fingers and nearby obstructions.
