Schmith Phillips screwdrivers - essential tools for every household
Phillips screwdrivers are one of the most popular and widely used tools in every household and workshop. They are used for most screwdriving and unscrewing jobs that have a cross notch, thus ensuring that the screw can be handled with confidence and stability. Phillips screwdrivers, right next to flathead screwdrivers, are the most popular of the tools, designed for processing screws.
Thanks to their versatility and multiplicity of sizes, Phillips screwdrivers are used for a wide range of work, such as assembling and adjusting furniture or working with electronic devices. Professional screwdrivers are made of hard steel, which guarantees a long service life, resistance to mechanical damage and the certainty that the crosshead will not be damaged even when trying to remove tightly seized screws and bolts.
Construction and functions of Phillips screwdrivers
Phillips screwdrivers are sturdy tools, made, like open-ended wrenches, from chrome-plated, chrome-vanadium or other steel, which is characterized by high strength and corrosion resistance. All screwdrivers are built from the same components - a handle covered with rubber or plastic, which prevents the hand from slipping during work, an oval rod, the length of which can vary depending on the model and application of the tool, and a blade, in this case a Phillips screwdriver with a PZ or PH designation.
As with other tools, screwdrivers can also have additional features to make work easier, such as a magnetic tip that allows the screw to be more easily seated on the shank. In addition, screwdrivers can also have a VDE coating, allowing them to work with voltages up to 1000V, as is the case with VDE pliers and clippers.
How to choose the right Phillips screwdriver?
The choice of a suitable screwdriver should be dictated primarily by the type and size of screws that will be processed with it. For convenient work with various types of screws and bolts, it is worth equipping yourself with a set of screwdrivers, which will include all or only the basic types and sizes of these tools.
In addition, when choosing the right model of screwdriver, it is worth paying attention to its features, such as having a magnetic tip, the length of the entire tool, insulation against voltage, non-slip coating or a profiled ergonomic handle.
When choosing the right type of screwdriver for the job, it is important to remember to use it correctly. Choosing a screwdriver that is too small or too large will make it impossible to process the screw, as the blade will not fit with its head. Using excessive force, on the other hand, when trying to loosen or tighten screws, can cause damage to both the screwdriver head and the screw head.
Types of Phillips screwdrivers
There are two, basic models of Phillips screwdrivers, which are:
- Philips (PH) type screwdrivers - this is a very common model of Phillips screwdrivers, which has profiled, slightly tapered wings that help to center the bit and prevent it from sliding off the screw head. PH-type screwdrivers are most often used for carpentry work, as well as when screwing in drywall screws or sheet metal screws.
- Pozidriv (PZ) -type screwdrivers - unlike PH models, PZ screwdrivers have four additional tabs, located between the main wings.They form a better mesh with the screw being worked on than PH-type screwdrivers, for this reason they are used in places where higher torque and stronger pressure are needed.
Schmith Phillips screwdrivers - for home and workshop work
Our Phillips screwdrivers are precise and sturdy hand tools, suitable for unscrewing and tightening various types of cross-cut screws - at Schmith, we make sure that our products are characterized by the highest utility, durability and quality.
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