Screwdrivers

Types of screwdrivers in our store

If you ask people you meet about the types of bits used in screwdrivers, most of them will answer without hesitation: "flat and Phillips". Indeed, these are the shapes of the notches in the heads of screws and bolts that are most frequently encountered in everyday life. However, this is only the beginning of the list. Screws with an Allen head (hexagonal hole) are commonly used, although the so-called TORX (notch with a shape similar to a hexagonal star) is equally common, especially in electronic devices. Not everyone knows, however, that some of the "cross head" screwdrivers mentioned at the beginning of this article actually have - in addition to the basic four-pointed tip - additional "wings" which form a second, incomplete cross, rotated by 45o with respect to the first one. This type of tip is called a Pozidriv tip - a variation of the usual "cross" which makes screwdriving much easier as it stabilises the screwdriver's axis and transfers the torque better to the head of the screw or bolt.

The most common spanners in professional workshops and homes

In the basic equipment of a mechanic's workshop, one can also indicate various types of spanners. By far the simplest in design are the Allen spanners - built in essence from a piece of hexagonal rod, bent at a right angle. Depending on the setting, force can be applied to the short arm of the spanner (e.g. for bolts located deep in housing holes) or the long arm (for higher torque with the same force). A similar design is also found in TORX spanners. For screwing and unscrewing hex-head screws (without a hole), nuts and other hexagonal elements (e.g. some spacer sleeves), you will need typical open-ended, ring, adjustable or socket spanners - the choice depends on the space available in each case.

Screwdriver sets - Botland store

In this category you will find a wide selection of screwdrivers, offered in sets. You can choose from sets of several "permanent" screwdrivers as well as universal holders with sets of replaceable bits for various types of screws and bolts. Our offer also includes sets of Allen and TORX spanners and even sets of precision screwdrivers, often referred to as watchmakers. You will also find a full range of special screwdrivers and additional tools used to open mobile phone cases.