P.I.T. Screwdriver: How To Choose 18 Volt Cordless Screwdrivers? Advantages And Disadvantages. User Reviews

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

The Chinese trade mark P. I. T. (Progressive Innovational Technology) was founded in 1996, and in 2009 the company's tools in a wide range appeared in the Russian open spaces. In 2010, the Russian company "PIT" became the official representative of the trademark. Among the manufactured goods there are also screwdrivers. Let's try to understand the advantages and disadvantages of this line.

What is a screwdriver for?

The use of the tool is due to the name: twisting (unscrewing) screws, bolts, self-tapping screws and other fasteners, drilling concrete, brick, metal, wooden surfaces. In addition, with the use of various types of attachments, the functionality of the screwdriver expands: grinding, brushing (aging), cleaning, stirring, drilling, etc.

Device

The device includes the following internal components:

• electric motor (or a pneumatic motor), which ensures the operation of the device as a whole;
• planetary reductor , the task of which is to mechanically link the motor and the torque shaft (spindle);
• clutch - a regulator adjacent to the gearbox, its task is to switch the torque;
• start and reverse (reverse rotation process) carried out by the control unit;
• chuck - retainer for all types of attachments in the torque shaft;
• removable battery packs (for cordless screwdrivers) with chargers for them.

Characteristics

At the time of purchase, you need to understand what this device is for: for home or industrial use, to perform basic functions, or additional ones must be taken into account. It depends on what power the device should be, what characteristics it should have.

The main criterion is torque . It depends on it how much effort will have to be made to get the job done when the tool is turned on. This knot is an indicator demonstrating the ability of the tool to drill the maximum hole size in any material or tighten the longest and thickest screw.

The simplest instrument has this indicator at the level of 10 to 28 newtons per meter (N / m). This is quite enough for the installation of chipboard, fiberboard, OSB, drywall, that is, you can assemble furniture or lay the floor, walls, ceiling, but you will no longer be able to drill through the metal. Average indicators of this value are 30-60 N / m. For example, the novelty - the P. I. T. PSR20-C2 impact screwdriver - has a tightening force of 60 N / m. A professional shockless device can have a tightening force of up to 100 - 140 units.

The maximum torque can be soft or hard . or continuous torque that develops during prolonged non-stop operation of the spindle. These characteristics indicate when the battery is fully charged. The regulator clutch can be used to adjust the torque to avoid premature wear to which replacement bits are prone and to avoid thread stripping. It is believed that the presence of a clutch regulator indicates the quality of the product.

All P. I. T. screwdrivers from model 12 have a sleeve.

The second criterion for the power of the tool is called the rotational speed of the head , measured in idle rpm. Using a special switch, you can increase this frequency from 200 rpm (this is enough for tightening short self-tapping screws) to 1500 rpm, at which you can drill. The P. I. T. PBM 10-C1, one of the cheapest, has the lowest RPM. In the P. I. T. PSR20-C2 model, this figure is 2500 units.

But, on average, the entire series has revolutions equal to 1250 - 1450.

The third criterion is the power source . It can be mains, accumulator or pneumatic (operating under air pressure supplied by the compressor). No pneumatic power supply was found among the P. I. T. models. Some models of drills are networked, but ordinary screwdrivers are cordless. Of course, network tools are more powerful and will last for a long time.

But batteries allow the DIYer to be maneuverable, which is very important during construction or renovation work.

Rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable batteries also have their own parameters

Voltage (from 3, 6 to 36 volts), which determines the power of the electric motor, the amount of torque and the duration of operation. For a screwdriver, the average numbers showing the voltage are 10, 12, 14, 18 volts.

For instruments of the P. I. T. brand these indicators are similar:

1. PSR 18-D1 - 18 in;
2. PSR 14.4-D1 - 14.4 in;
3. PSR 12-D - 12 volts.

But there are models in which the voltage is 20-24 volts: drills-screwdrivers P. I. T. PSR 20-C2 and P. I. T. PSR 24-D1. Thus, the tool voltage can be found from the full model name.

• Battery capacity has an impact on the duration of the tool and is 1, 3 - 6 Amperes per hour (Ah).
• Differ in type: nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd), nickel-metal hydride (Ni-Mh), lithium-ion (Li-ion). If the tool will not be used often, then it makes sense to purchase Ni-Cd and Ni-Mh batteries. This will save money and extend the life of the screwdriver. All P. I. T. models have a modern type of battery - lithium-ion. Let's talk about it in more detail.

Li-ion cannot be fully discharged, it cannot be stored for a long time and does not tolerate low temperatures. Therefore, when buying such a battery, be sure to pay attention to the production date. The battery is not discharged without use, it has a high capacity. All these qualities have made such a power source optimal for many consumers.

The second battery in the kit allows you not to wait for the only source to charge and continue working.

Network P. I. T

These devices are so similar to drills that they often have the double name "drill / screwdriver". The main difference is the presence of a regulator clutch. Such a tool is used not only for household work, but also in professional construction. And here the opposite problem arises: the need to connect to electricity at the facility under construction, the wires from the device itself and extension cords get tangled underfoot.

What to give preference to?

The choice of a cordless or cordless screwdriver is a matter of preference. Let's try to analyze the operation of the tool with a removable power source:

• a definite plus is mobility, which allows you to work where it is difficult to stretch the cord;
• the lightness of the models in comparison with the network counterparts - even the weight of the battery turns out to be a positive point, since it is a counterweight and relieves the hand;
• low power, compensated for by mobility;
• inability to drill solid materials such as thick metal, concrete;
• the presence of a second battery allows you to work smoothly;
• increased level of safety due to the absence of the possibility of electric shock;
• after the guaranteed three thousand cycles, the battery will need to be replaced;
• failure to recharge the power supply will stop operation.

Each manufacturer, characterizing its screwdrivers, indicates additional functions:

• in all P. I. T. models, this is the presence of a reverse, which allows screws and self-tapping screws to be turned out during dismantling;
• the presence of one or two speeds (at the first speed, the wrapping process is carried out, at the second - drilling);
• backlight (some buyers in their reviews write that this is superfluous, while others thank for the backlight);
• impact function (usually found in P. I. T., although it also appeared in the new model - the PSR20-C2 impact screwdriver) actually replaces the drill when drilling durable materials;
• the presence of a non-slip handle allows you to hold the tool on weight for a long time.

Reviews of professionals and amateurs

The opinion of the manufacturer and the characteristics given to them are certainly important. Even more important are the opinions of those who bought and use the tools of the P. I. T. trademark. And these opinions are very different.

All buyers note that the unit is convenient for its lightness and ergonomics, a rubberized handle, a strap on the handle for a comfortable grip, and, most importantly, good power and modern design, the screwdriver keeps charging well. Many professionals write that the tool does an excellent job on construction sites, that is, it performs a large amount of work within 5-10 years. And at the same time, almost everyone indicates that the price is fully justified.

Many people call the work of the batteries the disadvantages . For some, one or both power supplies went out of order after six months, for others - after one and a half. Whether loads, improper maintenance or manufacturing defects are to blame for this is unknown. But do not forget that P. I. T. is an international campaign operating in many countries in Europe and Asia. It is possible that the matter is in a specific manufacturing plant.

Still, all users of the tool are advised to make sure before buying that, if necessary, in your city it will be possible to return a screwdriver for repair - the network of service warranty workshops is still developing.