Walter No. 4 Drill Drift Key for MT4 and MT5 Tapers

Essential Accessory for Drill Presses

Keep your shop running smoothly with the Walter 48H460 Drill Drift Key No. 4. Anyone who works with Morse Taper tooling knows the frustration of a stuck drill bit. Trying to remove a taper shank tool without the proper drift key is not only difficult but can also be dangerous and damaging to your expensive equipment. This professional-grade drift key from Walter Surface Technologies is the simple, effective solution you need to change out tooling in seconds, getting you back to drilling, reaming, or tapping without unnecessary downtime.

Built Tough for Daily Use

In a busy welding or fabrication shop, tools take a beating. That is why Walter manufactures this drift key from hardened steel. It is built to withstand the impact of hammers and mallets without deforming. Cheaper, unhardened keys often "mushroom" at the impact end or bend in the middle, rendering them useless and potentially jamming them inside the spindle slot. The Walter 48H460 maintains its structural integrity, ensuring a clean, powerful wedging action every time you use it. It is a tool you buy once and rely on for years.

Perfect Fit for MT4 and MT5

Size matters when it comes to drift keys. Using a key that is too small won't provide enough leverage, and one that is too large simply won't fit. The Walter No. 4 Drift is precision-sized for Morse Taper 4 and 5 sockets. This covers a wide range of medium-to-heavy duty drilling applications often found in structural steel fabrication and heavy equipment repair. Whether you are swapping out a large twist drill or removing a sleeve from a socket, this key provides the perfect fit for standard drift slots.

Protect Your Equipment

Your drill press or lathe represents a significant investment. Protecting the internal taper of the spindle is crucial for maintaining accuracy. Using screwdrivers, punches, or other improvised items to remove bits can gouge the spindle or the tool shank, leading to runout and wobbly drilling. The Walter Drift Key is designed with the correct taper angle to apply even pressure, popping the tool loose without scratching or marring the precision surfaces. Add the Walter 48H460 to your cart today and ensure your tool changes are safe, professional, and damage-free.