Nut Drivers

Nut Drivers

A nut driver is a screwdriver-style tool with a hex socket on the end instead of a flat or cross tip — designed to drive small hex bolts and nuts in places a wrench or socket can't easily reach. They're the everyday tool for electrical panel work, electronics assembly, and small-fastener mechanical work. AIMS Industrial stocks nut drivers in metric and imperial sizes from the brands tradespeople trust.

Where nut drivers earn their place

• Electrical panel work — terminals, busbars, and small panel hardware where hex fasteners dominate
• HVAC and refrigeration — sheet metal screws, panel access, and small mechanical fittings
• Electronics assembly and repair — chassis screws, internal hardware, and component mounts
• Automotive interior and trim — small fasteners that don't justify breaking out a socket set
• General light mechanical — quick access where a screwdriver-style grip is faster than a ratchet

The sizes typically stocked

Metric nut drivers cover 4mm to 13mm hex (the common range for small electrical and mechanical hardware). Imperial covers 3/16 inch to 1/2 inch. Both metric and imperial sets are stocked to suit the work. Hollow-shaft nut drivers (with a through-hole down the shaft) accommodate longer fasteners that protrude past the nut — useful for studs and threaded rod work.

Brands stocked at AIMS

Wiha and Stahlwille for precision and electrical work — VDE-certified versions are essential where the work involves live circuits. Bahco for general trade use. Each brand offers individuals and sets — sets are economical for outfitting a kit, individuals let you replace the size that's seen the most use.

VDE for electrical work

If the nut driver is going to be used near live conductors, it must be VDE-certified to 1000V. The certification covers two-layer insulation, drop testing, and dielectric strength. A standard nut driver in an electrical panel is a serious safety risk — don't substitute.

Magnetic versus non-magnetic tips

Magnetic-tip nut drivers hold the fastener on the tool — the right choice for tight-access work where reaching the fastener with your other hand is difficult. Non-magnetic suits electronics work where stray magnetism could affect components, and applications around relays or magnetic-sensitive instruments.

Set or singles

A 7- to 10-piece nut driver set typically covers the daily-used metric or imperial range. Apprentices generally start with a metric set and add imperial as work demands. We stock both sets and singles, plus storage rolls and racks for organising the kit.

Need help speccing nut drivers for a trade or specific work? contact our team — we'll match brand, size range, and VDE certification needs.