A Guide to What Type of Screwdriver bits

To help customers to find the right screwdriver bits,we prepared this guide to screwdriver bits.

I know some of these look the same,for example,can you tell the difference between a Pozidriv screwdriver bit and a Phillips screwdriver bit from 8 feet away? If not,you will risk damaging the screw and ending up taking a lot of time to extract it if it gets damaged.

Slotted screwdriver bits 

This is the original screwdriver bit. Though the practice of using screws with slotted drives is on the decline because the screwdriver bits slips out of the slot, particularly when you are applying heavy torque to really tighten down (or loosen, for that matter) these types of screws.

Phillips screwdriver bits

This screwdriver bit is very popular, you find them in a very wide range of applications. Common sizes are Phillips #1, #2 and #3. The most common Phillips size is #2.

Pozidriv

This screwdriver bit is very common in Europe. It looks a lot like a Phillips screwdriver bit, but it includes 4 more contact points. Common sizes are Pozidriv #1, #2 and #3.

TORX 

TORX, the funny looking screwdriver bit. Well, you see them in a lot of electronics and they are gaining ground in a variety of the applications. They range in size from T5 through T55 in 1/4″ insert bits 

Tamper-resistant TORX

Tamper-resistant TORX has a small post in the middle of the drive that prevents a regular TORX driver from working.

TORX Plus

TORX Plus is an enhanced TORX design that allows more contact area between the driver and the screwdriver bit allowing more torque to be applied, even at high driving speeds. This is a fairly new design.