Apex® B.N.A.E. bits, also known as French recess bits, were developed by France for their Bureau de Normalisation de lAeronautique et de lEspace, a French standards organization who oversees standardization in the field of education and aerospace construction. B.N.A.E. bits are often described as having a cross-head, cross-point, or cruciform shape.
B.N.A.E bits are similar to Frearson bits, and are specifically designed for the recesses commonly used in the demanding conditions encountered in the aerospace industry. Apex® B.N.A.E. insert bits are commonly used with a bit holder in power tool applications.
Apex's® premium tool alloys and propriety heat treat prevent typical problems such as shattering and premature bit wear. B.N.A.E. bits with Anti-Camout Ribs are also available from Omega Technologies. Contact us for quantity discounts on Apex® B.N.A.E. bits.