Definitions, explanations, symbols for screwdrivers and screwdriver bits
Types of screwdrivers, screwdriver bits, chuck bits:
Screwdriver bits:
| Type | Image | Labeling |
| Torx | ![]() |
T, TX |
| Torx Tamper-Resistant or Security (with hole) | TR, TB, TH | |
| Torx 5 with hole | ||
| Torx Plus | IP | |
| Torx Plus Tamper-Resistant or Security 5-point (with hole) | IPR, TS | |
| Spline with twelve cam | Spline XZN, ZX | |
| Spline Security 12cams and hole | ![]() |
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| Ribe | ![]() |
RM |
| Tri-wings | TW, Y | |
| Four wings, Torq | TS | |
| Triangle | ||
| Square (external) | SQ, S, R | |
| Quadrilateral (Robertson, Square or Scrulox) (internal) | ![]() |
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| Pozidriv (crosshead) | ![]() |
PZD, PZ |
| Pozidriv (crosshead) | ![]() |
PZD, PZ, PD |
| Philips (crosshead) | PH | |
| Slotted (flat, flattened) | SL | |
| Hexagonal, Hex (hexagon) | ![]() |
HX, H |
| Hexagonal, Hex Security (hexagon with hole) | HXS | |
| Spanner head or Snake-Eyes, also known as pig nose, drilled head or twin hole (snake eyes, pig nose, twin hole) | ||
| Cluch, Doppelkeil | C | |
| Mortorq | ![]() |
MTS |
| Butterly | ![]() |
Cartridges:
| Type | Image | Labelling |
| Hexagonal, Hex (hexagon) | ![]() |
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| 12-point | ||
| Surface Drive Chuck Surface drive chucks have large holes in the six corners to create free movement that allows the chuck to slide onto a nut or bolt quickly and easily. The ideal tool for compensating for imperfect alignment of a nut or bolt. Reduces the risk of stripping edges. |
SF | |
| Torx | ![]() |
E |
Types of screwdriver bits:
| Standard industrial screwdriver bit |
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| Industrial screwdriver bit Torsion |










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