What is Smaller than PH1? Exploring the World of Philips Screws
When working with screws, it is crucial to understand the specifications of each type to choose the right one for a particular job. Philips heads, also known as cruciform screws, are the most commonly used screws with a star-shaped slot, characterized by the letter combination PH followed by a number 1, 2, or more. But what is smaller than PH1? In this article, we will explore the various sizes of Philips screw drivers and the corresponding types of screws.
Smallest Phillips Screw: P00 and PH000
Before diving into the usual range of Philips screw driver sizes, it is crucial to know that there is an even smaller size within the Philips family. Philips PH000 and P00 screws have a diameter that falls between 0.3 and 0.42 millimeters. These extreme precision screws are used mainly for medical and industrial purposes. Due to their delicacy, they require specialty drivers that are designed precisely to accommodate their small design.
PH0 through PH3: The Essentials
Typically, there are six standard sizes available within the Philips screw line-up:
- PH3 (3.5/3.8mm or 1/8")
With PH1 being slightly smaller at 2-3mm (1/4" or ¼-10"), the largest among the standard sizes and a staple in many electronics, computer, and vehicle components.
PH PH4, PH PH50, and PH PH400
If you need still larger sizes, there exist smaller ones, such as the following:
- The industrial strength PH4-12 screwdriver, whose width measures around 4 to 4.5millimeters
- The powerful PH5-12 scredrive