Yes, they are the same.
Allen wrenches are used to tighten and loosen Allen screws.
To remove the brake caliber bolt on a 2008 Escape, you will need a 9 mm wrench. These types of wrenches are also known as hex keys or Allen wrenches.
Hex, or Allen screwdrivers are for screwing and unscrewing Allen head screws.
The correct hex/allen wrench to remove a Moen faucet handle (for the Renzo model faucet) is 7/64".
An allen wrench is sometimes referred to as a hex wrench or hex key.
The "Allen screw" name for the socket head cap screw and "Allen key" for the wrench originate from the products of the Allen Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. According to Bates, it is widely reported that the company trademarked the name "Allen wrench or key" for its range of hex wrenches in 1943. The Allen wrench trademark of the Allen Manufacturing Company owas taken out in 1943, Allen became such a successful brand of hex key that many consumers in following decades have assumed (reasonably but incorrectly) that the internal-wrenching hexagon drive was invented by someone named Allen.
Hex screwdrivers and Allen keys are designed to fit in Allen head screws,used a lot in machinery.
Allen wrenches are available in various sizes, typically ranging from 0.05 inches to 1 inch, with metric sizes also available.
For my 2002 Ford Focus SE, I needed a 7mm hex key(like an Allen wrench). I could only find a 7mm hex key at my local autoparts store. In fact it seemed the only reason they had the 7mm was for brake calipers.
Torx or Allen wrenches get more torque (pressure) on the bolt.
You haven' said what for. Buy a set of MM Allen wrenches then you can't go wrong.
7MM metric hex. Sears has them in the socket hex for $11. Get the long socket hex and cut it to size.