UNIOR Screwdrivers and Bits: Slotted, Phillips PH, Pozidriv PZ, Torx TX, Nut Drivers and Electronics, Plus Drill Bit Sets
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A guide to UNIOR screwdrivers: the difference between slotted, Phillips PH, Pozidriv PZ and Torx TX, soft grip TBI versus chrome CR handles, electronics screwdrivers, and bit sets for drills.
The wrong screwdriver strips the screw head. That is why the first step is to know the tip type, and then choose the size.
Screwdriver tip types
| Tip | Where you find it | UNIOR screwdriver |
|---|---|---|
| Slotted (flat) | Electrical switches, older screws | 2.5-12 mm |
| Phillips PH | The most common, in appliances and furniture | PH0-PH3 |
| Pozidriv PZ | European wood and drywall screws | PZ0-PZ2 |
| Torx TX | Cars and electronics | TX6-TX40 |
| Hex (Allen) | Machines and bicycles | 2.5-5 mm ball end |
| Nut driver | Nuts on appliances and air conditioners | 5.5-13 mm |
Note: PH and PZ look similar, but PZ has extra lines between the arms. If you use PH on a PZ screw it will slip and strip the head.
Soft grip (TBI) or chrome (CR)?
- TBI: a two-component handle, soft grip and higher torque. Example: Phillips PH1-PH3.
- CR: the classic handle, for example Phillips PH0-PH4 and slotted 2.5-10 mm.
- Some models have a hex bolster for turning with a wrench on stuck screws: slotted 5.5-10 mm and Phillips PH1-PH3.
- Stubby (short) screwdriver: for tight spaces: slotted 4-6.5 mm and Phillips PH1-PH2.
Electronics (precision) screwdrivers
For mobile phones, watches and computers: slotted 1.2-4 mm, Phillips PH000-PH1, Torx TX4-TX5 and TX6-TX20. Sets are also available: 5 pieces slotted and 7 pieces Phillips.
Screwdriver sets
- Soft grip 5 pieces and 7 pieces: slotted and Phillips for home and workshop.
- Soft grip in a box, 9 pieces: a complete, organised set.
- Torx 7 pieces TX10-TX40.
- Nut drivers 5 pieces.
- Foam tray, 8 pieces: ready for a trolley drawer.
Drill bits (screwdriver bits)
| Type | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Phillips PH | PH2-PH3 |
| Pozidriv PZ | PZ2-PZ3 |
| Torx TX | TX6-TX20 |
| Hex 1/4" | 2.5-6 mm |
| Slotted | 5.5-8 mm |
Sets: 35 pieces, 40 pieces, and 11 pieces PZ and PH. Along with a 100 mm bit holder handle and a screwdriver magnetiser that magnetises or demagnetises the tip.
Pros ✅
- Precise tips that fill the screw so they do not strip it
- Every tip type, from small electronics to heavy work
Cons ❌
- Standard screwdrivers are not insulated; for live electrical work use VDE insulated screwdrivers
Available at AMER SHOP, the official UNIOR distributor in Jordan.