PART NUMBER GUIDE:

Her e is a quick crash course in deciphering PB Swiss Tools Part Numbers in our catalog (both printed and online). There are a few basic formats that you can learn to easily identity your tools based on the part number. You will notice on the image to the right, there are three distinct sections that identify different types of part numbers. Each section below will detail the proper way to decipher each type of part number.

Section One:

• This format applies to most individual tools (screwdrivers, hex keys, punches, etc.)
• The first section is the Product Group. Every tool group has it's unique identifying number. In this case, the product group is 8190 or SwissGrip Phillips Screwdrivers.
• Then you have the slash symbol "/" which seperates the product group form the rest of the part number.
• The second part is the Tip Size. It will be a displayed as a number. This is always found directly after the slash symbol "/" for any individual item and some sets. For any hex key related item, this number will notate the exact size of the hex key in millimeters (mm).
• Next you will see the dash symbol "-".
• There may not always be a dash symbil "-" after the tip size, but if there is it means that this tool has an extended or shortened length. All lengths are measured in millimeters (mm).

Section Two:

• This format applies to most sets (screwdrivers, hex keys, punches, etc.)
• The first section is the Product Group. Every tool group has it's unique identifying number. In this case, the product group is 212L or Long Metric Sized Hex Keys L-Wrenches with Ball Point Ends.
• Next you should see the letter H, BL, etc. This may not always be the case, but generally this notates the items are part of a set. H would mean it comes with tools in a plastic holder.
• Next you will see the dash symbol "-".
• After the dash symbol "-", you will see another number. This number symbolizes the Set Size, or largest size in a set. It can also be displayed as a range of sizes in the set, such as 6-25 (sizes 6 thru 25).
• If you are looking at a set of hex keys, it may be possible that they feature a special color or coating. This is notated by a two letter designation after the Set Size. Some examples of coding in thes section include: RB (Rainbow); G (Gold); RE (Red); YE (Yellow); BK (Black); BL (Blue); GR (Green); PU (Purple); & OR (Orange).

Section Three:

• This format applies to most bits and bit sets.
• The first section is the Bit Type. PB offers 9 types of bits. C6 are short, normal style 1/4" bits. C6L are long, normal style 1/4" bits. E6 are short, power-chuck style 1/4" bits. E6L are long, power-chuck style 1/4" bits. C8 are short, normal style 5/16" bits. V6 are 1/4" drive socket bits. V10 are 3/8" drive socket bits. You may also see J6 or NC6 which are currently discountinued JIS double ended torsion style 1/4" bits.
• Next you will see the dash symbol "-".
• Following the dash symbol "-", you will find the Product Group. Every tool group has it's unique identifying number. In this case, the product group is 210 or Metric Hex style bits.
• Then you have the slash symbol "/" which seperates the product group form the rest of the part number.
• After the slash symbol "/" you have the Tip Size. It will be a displayed as a number. This is always found directly after the slash symbol "/" for any individual item and some sets. For any hex key related item (like the part number shown), this number will notate the exact size of the hex key in millimeters (mm).
• Next you may see a dash symbol "-". There may not always be a dash symbil "-" after the tip size, but if there is it means that this tool has an extended or shortened length. All lengths are measured in millimeters (mm).

If you have any other questions about deciphering PB Swiss Tools part numbers, please feel free to contact us.