screw drivers in devices and breakers

[MBMB]

Drivers used for terminal screws - I see folks using straight blade, Phillips, Robertson head drivers.  Who has used ECX #1 or ECX #2 drivers, and what is your experience? 

Andy L

[S-W]

@MBMB , pardon for the delayed response. Thank you for your message and patience, we'll come back to you!

[Gregoire_Brun]

hello @S-W 

About witch product you speak ?

thanks

[MBMB]

Hello Gregoire,

Did you mean "WHICH PRODUCT?" 

I am asking about a screw, not a device.  Many different devices use a screw designed to accept multiple style drivers - such as both a straight blade or Philips head.  One style is the ECX driver, it looks similar to a Philips head but has distinct differences.  It looks like a combination of Robertson (square) and plain (straight blade) driver.  If you are not familiar with the ECX design, perhaps you can research it...

ECX2 is a larger size version of ECX1.  Their advantage is a more secure grip which allows a higher torque to be applied to the screw, and they are less likely to damage the head of the screw.

Please let me know after you are able to look into this.

Thank you!

Andy L.

[MBMB]

Gregoire,

here is some information I found on line--

"(ECX) is a screwdriver-type bit that fits the combination-type heads that are common on the screws securing the dead front of newer electrical panels, along with other smaller electrical components. Although the head will accept a slotted, Phillips, or square drive bit, the ECX works best. It comes in two sizes: #1, and a larger #2. "

[MBMB · Accepted solution]

OK, I can see from the total lack of responses that I am on my own here... Thank you (all 37 of you) for looking.

Here is MY experience with the ECX drivers-

They are by far the best tool for the job.  The center 'square-ish' part of the driver engages the screw securely, and the flanges apply adequate torque for a good connection.

I suggest you go and look for a set - Milwaukee Tools makes several versions.