Quick Answer: The Screw Driver, Plastic Handle (Flat Type) has a slotted tip on a hardened chrome vanadium steel blade, induction hardened to HRC 52-55, and an oil-resistant cellulose acetate or PVC handle.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Slotted (flat) tip
Chrome vanadium (Cr-V) alloy steel blade
Blade induction hardened to HRC 52-55 for wear resistance
Oil-resistant cellulose acetate or PVC handle
Metric tip widths
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Blade material
Hardened chrome vanadium (Cr-V) alloy steel
Tip
Slotted (flat)
Blade hardness
HRC 52-55, induction hardened
Handle
Cellulose acetate / PVC, oil resistant
HS code
8205.40.00
About This Product
A flat-blade screwdriver drives and removes slotted screws and is used to set small adjustment screws and terminal screws in electrical and mechanical practicals. It is often the first hand tool students learn to use correctly, matching the blade width to the slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is the blade of the Screw Driver, Plastic Handle (Flat Type)?
The chrome vanadium steel blade is induction hardened to HRC 52-55.