

A VDE approved tool means that it has passed a series of rigorous tests ensuring the quality, safety, construction, and ergonomics have been met. VDE approval ensures that tools like screwdrivers are safe to use when working with electricity. The most common are slotted screwdriver, Pozidriv (PZ), Phillips (PH) and Flathead (also known as a standard) Torx (T or TX) and Terminal.

Non-sparking metals to reduce combustion risk.There is virtually an unlimited choice of tips and sizes, they are usually variations of the most popular shapes and made from materials such as Tips: An important part of a screwdriver, it make’s contact with the screw head and delivers the rotating force (torque). The shafts are round or has a hexagonal shape for more torque transfer. Shaft: Made of strong steel to ensure that bending or twisting deformation does not occur when applying force. Most commonly the handles are made of a composite of hard plastic such as cellulose acetate or thermoplastic rubber to improve grip. Handle: Generally shaped to prevent rolling on flat surfaces and can also be ergonomic to improve comfort. While this may just appear to be a simple unit difference, metric and imperial threads are different from each other when using thread gauges, so it is important to know which unit of measurement you should be using. Measurement:This can be either a metric measurment (mm) or imperial (inches). Screwdriver Elementsīefore choosing a screwdriver or Screwdriver Set it's important to consider your application, comfort, and design before making a considered purchase.

View our screwdrivers guide which illustrates all the available screwdriver options to help you select the model that best suits you and your projects. Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or a tradesperson it is very important to have the right screwdriver to avoid damaging screw heads and driver tips.

RS Components offer a huge range of the most popular brands such as Bahco, CooperTools, Facom, Wera, Knipex, Wiha, Weller, Stanley and RS PRO with large stock quantities. There are many head types and lengths to choose from depending on the material and applications. Their primary purpose is to loosen or tighten screws. A screwdriver is the most common hand tool found in any toolbox or household.
