{"title":"Offset Screwdrivers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOffset Screwdriver Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffset screwdrivers — L-SHAPED handle with TIPS at 90° + 45° to handle axis. Workshop + automotive + restricted-access where standard screwdriver can't fit. Get into tight spaces below dashes + behind panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOffset Screwdriver Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard L-Offset (Two Tips)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop tight access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhillips Offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross-head tight access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlotted Offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat tip tight access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombination Phillips \/ Slotted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo tips on one tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHex \/ Torx Offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket head tight access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffset Ratcheting (Specialty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRatchet + offset combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini \/ Short Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum tight access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset transfers torque AROUND obstacle — but at REDUCED torque vs straight driver. Use for FINAL TIGHTEN \/ LOOSEN — not heavy-duty fastening. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/stahlwille\"\u003eStahlwille\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/bahco\"\u003eBahco\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/screwdrivers\"\u003escrewdrivers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/screwdriver-bits\"\u003escrewdriver bits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hand-tools\"\u003ehand tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOffset Screwdrivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn offset screwdriver has the tip set 90° to the handle — sometimes a single fixed bend, sometimes a Z-shape with two bends. It's the right tool when a fastener sits flush with a panel, deep in a recess, or behind another component, and a straight screwdriver can't reach the head squarely. AIMS Industrial stocks offset screwdrivers in slotted, Phillips, and combination styles for the trade and industrial work that needs them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere offset drivers earn their place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel and chassis work\u003c\/strong\u003e — fasteners flush with a mounting plate where the surrounding hardware blocks straight access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — engine bay, dash, and trim fasteners in restricted spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHVAC and ductwork\u003c\/strong\u003e — sheet metal screws inside completed assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment service\u003c\/strong\u003e — fasteners on machinery where dismantling for straight access isn't practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical panel and switchboard work\u003c\/strong\u003e — terminal screws inside crowded enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe styles we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-bend offset\u003c\/strong\u003e — flat L-shape with a tip on one end, useful for shallow recesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZ-shape (double-bend) offset\u003c\/strong\u003e — both ends provide tip access at 90° to the handle plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombination tip\u003c\/strong\u003e — slotted on one end, Phillips on the other, in a Z-shape body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRatchet offset drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — internal ratchet mechanism so the tool drives without lifting and re-engaging — significantly faster in production work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-reach offset\u003c\/strong\u003e — extended shaft for deep-access applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ratchet offset drivers earn the price difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard offset driver has to be lifted off the screw, rotated, and re-engaged for every quarter-turn. A ratchet offset driver applies torque on the working stroke and free-runs on the return — turning a 30-second fastener removal into a 5-second one. For high-volume panel work, the time saving pays for the tool fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiha, Bahco, and Stahlwille for precision and trade work. Each brand carries the tip geometry, hardness, and finish that survive the heavy-handed use offset drivers see — they're often used as much as a pry bar as a driver, even though they shouldn't be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTip selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the tip to the fastener: slotted for screws with single slots, Phillips for cross-head, Pozidriv where European-spec gear is involved, Torx for newer automotive and equipment work. Combination drivers (slotted one end, Phillips the other) are economical but compromise on tip optimisation. For dedicated work, single-tip offset drivers in the right profile last longer and grip better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help choosing offset drivers for a specific access problem? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll talk through tip type, length, and ratchet versus standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stahlwille-offset-screwdriver","title":"Stahlwille Offset Screwdriver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:700px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eDrives fasteners precisely — designed to transmit torque without slipping or damaging the head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eErgonomic handle lets you apply high torque comfortably without hand fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eChrome vanadium blade holds its tip shape through repeated heavy use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eStahlwille offset screwdriver set reaches fasteners that a straight screwdriver cannot access. The angled blade engages screw heads in recessed positions. A reliable stubby screwdriver for automotive panel, electrical, and mechanical assembly work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stahlwille","offers":[{"title":"PH1+2","offer_id":49282514354453,"sku":"A0104469","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PH2+3","offer_id":49282514387221,"sku":"A0104470","price":42.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/stahlwille-offset-screwdriver-1084380.jpg?v=1781525830"},{"product_id":"stahlwille-offset-slotted-screwdriver","title":"Stahlwille Offset Slotted Screwdriver","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:700px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eDrives fasteners precisely — designed to transmit torque without slipping or damaging the head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eErgonomic handle lets you apply high torque comfortably without hand fatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;flex-shrink:0;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#222;line-height:1.4\"\u003eChrome vanadium blade holds its tip shape through repeated heavy use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding-top:14px;border-top:2px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eStahlwille screwdriver set available in 3 options. A reliable stubby screwdriver built to German quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stahlwille","offers":[{"title":"0.6 x 3.5","offer_id":49396627538197,"sku":"A0104465","price":17.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.0 x 5.5","offer_id":49396627570965,"sku":"A0104467","price":26.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1.2 x 8.0","offer_id":49396627603733,"sku":"A0104468","price":32.23,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/stahlwille-offset-slotted-screwdriver-4158335.jpg?v=1773127401"}],"url":"https:\/\/aimsindustrial.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/offset-screwdrivers.oembed","provider":"AIMS Industrial Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}