Many people notice that by purchasing a screwdriver, in the kit you can get a number of additional parts. Screwdriver bits are a common addition to kits. It is better to understand this in advance and acquire what is required during the operation. Not everyone knows what bits for a screwdriver are available and what they are used for.
Under straight slot
Bits have several classifications. But each with its own purpose and scope. Screwdrivers for straight slots have been known to masters for many years. There are, accordingly, bits. They come with the designation S. Then, a marking in the form of a number is added near the letter. This is the width of the tip of a screwdriver. There are other add-ons. It all depends on the manufacturer.
Slotted bits for a screwdriver are no less in demand today than before. If we turn to the classics, then everyone will see the designation of the width in the range from 3 to 9 millimeters. The thickness is not indicated, because it goes in the generally accepted rate up to 1.6 millimeters. In addition, such species should have additional protection and a long service life. The next option is a slotted bit with titanium nitride. This is a kind of coating. In addition to additional corrosion protection, the width increases to 6.5 millimeters. On sale, these additional elements are marked TIN. Their thickness reaches 1.2 millimeters.
Bits for a screwdriver have another look. This is a longer form, without which it is difficult to perform certain work. These include subtle and accurate processes. Such a nozzle sits tightly inside the screw. Length can reach up to 10 centimeters. It is difficult to do without some elements when performing the simplest jobs. Therefore, everyone is trying to purchase several different attachments for a screwdriver.
Cruciform nozzles
This is another view. Such products began to be in demand not so long ago. This is because the standard ones can not cope with their task. They just jump out of a hat. As a result, the work performed is of poor quality and with a great waste of time. But after a while, more convenient bits were invented. In the store they are marked with a pH. Each fixture has its own thread, so as not to be mistaken, there are digital indicators. There are values that look like this:
- 0-2 mm.
- 1-3 mm.
- 2-5 mm.
- 3-7 mm.
- 4-7.1 mm.
There are those bit patterns that are most commonly used. They include an indicator of up to 4 millimeters. But the most common size for a screwdriver attachment is 2 millimeters. They are most often suitable in the process of domestic work. And in the production of masters used to a greater extent 3 and 4 millimeters.
The best - drill bits for a cross-shaped screwdriver. They are used often, so there are many manufacturers on the market who are ready to provide such models. When buying, you should pay attention to the additional coating, which can significantly increase the life of the bit. In the hardware store you can find such abbreviations:
Often during the process, situations may arise when it is difficult to get to the fasteners. For this, elongated cruciform bits are commercially available. As a result, any (even the old fastener) unscrews quickly and without problems. There is a standard size. Length can reach up to 150 millimeters.
Looking at it - PZ, this is another marking on the market. They are suitable specifically for woodwork. Masters prefer to set them when working with furniture. There are differences, and they are expressed in the following:
- The edges of the working surfaces are parallel.
- One thickness over the entire length.
- Deep slot level.
When the process of screwing in any fasteners begins, the tool runs tightly, after which maximum protection is created. This is a good bit for a screwdriver, without which you can not do on the farm. But when creating a personal assortment, it is worth considering the need for one or another element. There is no need to collect parts that are not useful in the process.
PZ and notches
Some manufacturers make notches on them. But why are they needed? This reduces wear. Going to a hardware store, you can find bits with extra coating. This is necessary so that their useful life does not end after a short period of time. Such nozzles can be of non-standard length (up to 15 centimeters). In everyday conditions, difficult situations do not always arise, but in the process of collecting furniture there are corners to which it is not always easy to get with standard tools. For work and personal use, they come in handy, but not always. It is worth paying attention to this, collecting a set of bits for a screwdriver for personal use.
Unique nozzle shape
Another option is the hexagon. It appeared in the XX century and is in demand today no less. It is labeled HEX. What is the advantage of such an element? This is an opportunity to adjust the distance between the sides of the hexagonal tip. In addition, the tools have additional reinforcement, so that spontaneous removal does not occur during operation, which happens with heavy loads on the screwdriver. This is a protective slot, in the center of which a pin is its designation.
Most often, hex bits are used in the work with an indicator from 1.5 to 10 millimeters. This is quite enough for screwing a self-tapping screw. They first appeared in Europe and gradually ended up in other countries. Sometimes the manufacturer makes a wider inner hole. Due to this, in the process of performing work with a screwdriver, the fastener does not come out and remains in place. Such bits are up to 6 millimeters in size.
As usual, the assortment of building stores can also have elongated hexagons with their own markings. They allow you to cope with any tasks. But in home use they are not always useful, but they are made of high-quality material, which extends the life of the device. But the length is not too long - up to 10 centimeters.
What is needed for the production of household appliances?
Star-shaped bits are such models that are mainly found in mechanical engineering and when creating household appliances. How to find them? They can be recognized by the following designations: T or TX. A number appears next to the letter indicator, indicating the size of the nozzle. The classic variation of this bit is most often used in European countries, because it has a high level of reliability.
The star-shaped form captures the fasteners well, and it is screwed in without special efforts. Since there are six faces on the nozzle, slipping is completely eliminated, the screwdriver shows its work as quickly and correctly as possible. In addition, such bits do not wear out in a short time. Most often, users purchase the TX8 - TX40 models. They are the most convenient to use - say the reviews.
You can also find tools such as Torx Plus. The main difference is the presence of sharp corners in the sprocket, although they are shorter in length than the standard. But in the process of working with them you need to be extremely careful, the steel is taken reliable and strong. But in terms of size, this type of bit is standard.
Going to a specialized store for shopping, it is easy to find models based on quality material, as well as elongated ones. But why do many manufacturers use additional coatings? Of course, the cost of this increases slightly, but the service life becomes longer. For home use, such a bit is not always required in a kit with a screwdriver. Sometimes there is an enlarged hole inside. This allows you to make the level of fastening reliable and high quality. It is difficult to do without such types in production;
Magnetic bit
A magnetic bit for a screwdriver makes the change process quick and easy. It is for personal use that many people opt for such an element. Today, a screwdriver has become indispensable in the household. But the forms have a conditional classification:
- The main ones. These are the ones mentioned above - cruciform, straight, hexagonal and asterisks.
- Specials are trihedral, with a persistent limiter, with a spring clamp.
- Combined - at the ends two parts of a different type or the same.
Also, the working surface has its own marking, according to which a choice is made. Without understanding this, it is difficult to choose the right option for the job.
Custom Options
There are also types of bits on sale that are extremely rare. How to understand what is at stake? Most often these are professional bits for a screwdriver. This is the presence of a square slot, and the marking for them is R. Four faces and as many different sizes are characteristic. You can meet them at the masters when collecting furniture. And on sale there are elongated species. Their size reaches 7 centimeters.
Forked
Another type is fork-shaped. They suggest a flat sting with a slot in the middle. They are found by the marking GR, they have four main sizes - 4, 6, 8 and 10. As usual, for such bits there is a classic model and an elongated one.
Conclusion
Making a choice of bits for screwdrivers, everyone wants to get universal advice, but giving it is difficult. Each type has its own characteristics and advantages. The only thing to consider is choosing a trusted manufacturer. In addition, fasteners should be no less reliable. Then the repair will be easy and simple.