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BS 2559:1994

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Specification for screwdrivers and screwdriver accessories
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-01-1994

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Nomenclature
4 Materials
5 Heat treatment and hardness
6 Assembly
7 Finish
8 Design and dimensions
9 Marking
Annex A (informative) - Cabinet screwdrivers
Annex B (informative) - London pattern
        screwdrivers
Annex C (normative) - Torque test
Annex D (informative) - Safe usage
List of references

Requirements for dimensions and testing.

This British Standard specifies requirements for the manufacture, testing and prime dimensions relating to screwdrivers of the following types.

  1. Screwdrivers and screwdriver blades and bits for use with slotted head screws.
  2. Screwdrivers and screwdriver blades and bits for use with cross-recessed head screws.

    NOTE 1 PZ Screwdrivers are suitable for driving Pozidriv (R) and Supadrive (R) cross-recessed head screws. PH screwdrivers are suitable for driving Phillips (R) cross-recessed head screws only.1)

  3. Screwdrivers with sleeved blades for use on low d.c. voltage apparatus up to and including 24 V d.c.
  4. Screwdrivers that incorporate a ratchet mechanism capable of reverse drive.
  5. Screwdrivers worked by a ratchet mechanism and a spindle having a double spiral track, the tool being operated by a reciprocating motion of the handle.
  6. Jeweller’s screwdrivers comprising a pencil-shaped body and rotating head, with either fixed or replaceable blades, for use on miniature screws.

Committee
MTE/15
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 2559-1(1971), BS 2559-2(1973), BS 2559-4(1973), BS 2559-5(1974) & 89/74346 DC Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
38
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
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BS 2871-2:1972 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Tubes for general purposes
BS EN 20286-2:1993 ISO system of limits and fits ISO system of limits and fits. Tables of standard tolerance grades and limit deviations for holes and shafts
BS 5216:1991 Specification for patented cold drawn steel wire for mechanical springs
BS 427:1990 Method for Vickers hardness test and for verification of Vickers hardness testing machines

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