Tools: The Perfect Fit

The Perfect Fit: Snap-on^® and Katun Screwdrivers Designed for Japanese Phillips^® Screws

Improper screwdriver fit causes stripped screws and wastes valuable service time. Japanese Phillips screw heads require screwdrivers that meet precise Japanese specifications, but many standard American and European screwdrivers do not meet those specifications. That is why Katun provides screwdrivers designed and manufactured for the perfect fit.

Different Standards, Different Fits

In designing Phillips screw heads and screwdriver tips, American and European manufacturers use different specifications than Japanese manufacturers. American/European-made screwdrivers commonly do not meet the stringent Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS 4633B-3/1991).

American/European Phillips screwdriver tips are commonly too large and/or too pointed to engage fully with Japanese Phillips screw heads. This design variance prevents proper mating between tip and screw head. Poor tool-to-screw engagement can produce frequent driver ”camout” that strips the screw head. This results in lost service productivity and increased parts costs.

When an American or European Phillips screwdriver is improperly mated to a Japanese Phillips screw head, the poor fit can cause driver camout and catastrophic stripping of the screw head.

The Snap-on Solution

Katun provides Snap-on screwdrivers (and Katun-brand screwdrivers, manufactured by Snap-on) that meet all Japanese Phillips specifications. Snap-on screwdriver tips are also vapor-blasted for maximum grip within the screw slot. This feature reduces driver camout and prevents stripping. In addition, specially-designed handles allow increased torque while reducing hand fatigue.

When a Snap-on Phillips screw-driver is properly mated to a Japanese Phillips screw head, perfect engagement enables maximum torque without the risk of screw head damage.

Katun Offers the Right Tools

Katun provides Snap-on Phillips screwdrivers because they are manufactured precisely to fit Japanese Phillips screws. These quality Snap-on tools virtually eliminate driver camout and catastrophic stripping of screw heads.

Why Snap-on screwdrivers? Because the right tool is the tool best suited for the job. At Katun, we believe service technicians/engineers deserve no less than a perfect fit.