Hilltop Gas Bottle Hand Key

Opening and closing a welding gas bottle shouldn't mean repeatedly removing and repositioning a small bottle key every time you want another turn.

The Hilltop Gas Bottle Hand Key replaces that awkward process with a simple round handwheel designed for gas bottles using a 6mm square valve shaft.

Once fitted, the circular design allows continuous rotation of the valve, giving you a larger, more comfortable surface to grip while eliminating the constant turn-remove-reposition cycle of a conventional loose key.

It can also remain fitted to the compatible valve, meaning the key is there when you need it rather than disappearing somewhere around the workshop.

A simple solution to one of those small frustrations that becomes very noticeable when you use gas bottles regularly.

Key Features

Designed for 6mm square gas bottle valve shafts
Round handwheel design for continuous rotation
No repeated removal and repositioning between turns
Larger gripping surface than a conventional bottle key
Can remain fitted to the compatible valve
Compact and lightweight
Approximately 68mm diameter × 22mm tall
Approximately 22g
Manufactured in-house by Hilltop Speed Shop
Available in five standard Hilltop colours

Available Colours

Stealth Black
Graphite Grey
Hazard Green
Jade White
Reflex Blue

Ideal For

Welding workshops
Fabricators
Motorsport teams
Home garages
General engineering workshops
Anyone regularly opening and closing compatible welding gas bottles

Compatibility & Fitment

Designed specifically for gas bottle valves using a 6mm square shaft.

Please check the valve on your bottle before ordering.

This product is not compatible with bottles using the larger flower/star-style integrated valve handle or other valve shaft profiles.

The hand key is designed to fit over the compatible square valve shaft and may remain fitted during normal use.

What’s Included

1 × Hilltop Gas Bottle Hand Key in your selected colour

Gas bottle, regulator and any other equipment shown in product photographs are not included.

Manufacturing Lead Time

This product is manufactured in-house in batches, with stock held where possible.

Where your selected colour is not immediately available, please allow approximately 1 working day for manufacture before dispatch.

Postage & Dispatch

All orders are securely packaged and dispatched using a tracked postal service.

Please allow the stated manufacturing lead time before dispatch. Tracking details will be provided once your order has been sent.

Please Note

Compatible with 6mm square valve shafts only
Check your bottle valve before ordering
Not compatible with flower/star-style integrated valve handles
Do not use excessive force on a stiff, damaged or faulty valve
Always operate and store compressed-gas cylinders in accordance with the gas supplier/manufacturer's instructions
Minor cosmetic layer lines may be visible due to the manufacturing process