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A216-4 - spec sheet
Warnings
- Do NOT use to pry or chisel.
- NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
Features
- Nickel-chrome, precision-forged and polished blades with black tips
- Chrome-plated shaft helps prevent corrosion
- Meets or exceeds applicable ASME / ANSI specifications
- Internal flanges provide solid, twist-resistant shaft anchor
- Tough amber, smooth Comfordome handle fits in the palm of the hand comfortably
- Screwdriver with small-diameter shank for use in recessed holes or tight places is well-suited for electrical and telecommunications work
- Made in USA
A216-4 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
A216-8 Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Insulated:
- No
- Product Type:
- Screwdriver
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Handle Material:
- Plastic
- Tip Size:
- 1/8" (3.2 mm)
- Tip Type:
- Cabinet
- Handle Color:
- Yellow
- Magnetic:
- No
- Product Subgroup:
- Screwdrivers & Drivers
- Shank Type:
- Round
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Height:
- 1 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.05 lb
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Product Width:
- 1 in
Klein Tools A216-3 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Klein Tools A216 cabinet tip screwdriver insulated for live electrical work?
No. The A216 is not insulated and will not protect against electrical shock, so it should never be used on energized conductors or terminals. It's built for electrical and telecom work with the power off. If you need to work live, you need a separately rated insulated screwdriver, not this one.
2) What is a cabinet tip screwdriver and why use it instead of a standard keystone slotted driver?
A cabinet tip is a flat blade ground with no flare at the end, so the tip stays the same width as the shank. That lets it drop straight into a recessed hole or a deep screw counterbore without the shoulder of a flared keystone tip binding on the sides. The A216 pairs that tip with a small-diameter round shank, which is why it suits terminal screws in panels, device boxes and telecom blocks where clearance is tight.
3) Which shank length of the Klein A216 1/8-inch cabinet screwdriver should I order?
Five shank lengths are offered: 3-inch (A216-3), 4-inch (A216-4), 6-inch (A216-6), 8-inch (A216-8) and 10-inch (A216-10). All share the same 1/8-inch cabinet tip. Short 3 and 4 inch versions work in panel interiors and tight device boxes where you cannot back the handle out; 6 and 8 inch give reach past deep gear; the 10-inch is for reaching terminal screws at the back of an enclosure or through a knockout.
4) How tough is the shank-to-handle joint on the Klein A216, and can I pry with it?
The handle uses internal flanges that anchor the shaft against twisting, so it takes hard turning torque on stubborn screws. It is not a pry bar or chisel, though, and Klein warns against using it that way. Side loading a 1/8-inch cabinet blade is how tips snap. Wear approved eye protection when you're leaning on it.
5) Does the Klein A216 screwdriver meet a recognized hand tool standard for MRO purchasing?
Klein states the A216 meets or exceeds applicable ASME/ANSI specifications for screwdrivers. The blade is steel, nickel-chrome forged, and the tool is made in the USA, which matters on jobs with domestic-sourcing requirements.
6) Is the Klein A216 screwdriver magnetic, so it will hold a screw on the tip?
No, the A216 tip is not magnetized, so it won't hold a loose screw for you. The blade is nickel-chrome, precision-forged and polished with a black tip, on a chrome-plated shaft that resists corrosion. If you need screw retention for overhead or blind work, you'd want a magnetic-tip driver or a screw-holding driver instead.
7) What kind of handle does the Klein A216 cabinet screwdriver have?
It's Klein's amber Comfordome handle, a smooth plastic grip that seats in the palm so you can push and turn without a hot spot. Handle color is listed as yellow. The dome shape is meant for palm pressure rather than the fluted grip you'd want for high-torque ratcheting.
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