How long should electric screwdrivers be aging-tested?

There is no single mandatory aging time for every electric screwdriver. The correct aging period depends on the motor, gearbox, battery, torque, duty cycle, and target application.

For mass-produced precision electric screwdrivers, a practical factory aging program is typically 2–4 hours of intermittent operation, combined with functional checks before and after aging.

During aging, we recommend checking:

Forward and reverse operation

All torque and speed levels

Automatic stop function

Motor and gearbox noise

Temperature rise

Battery discharge and charging

Torque consistency

Speed stability

Buttons, display, and LED functions

Abnormal vibration or mechanical wear

For a new model, new motor, gearbox, PCB, or battery, several hours of factory aging alone is not enough. The product should also undergo longer cycle-life and endurance testing under realistic load conditions.

IEC 62841-2-2 specifically covers hand-held electric screwdrivers and includes endurance requirements, so compliance endurance testing should be treated separately from routine factory aging.

For ToolQeen electric screwdriver production, we recommend combining production aging, torque verification, battery testing, and final functional inspection, while using longer durability testing for new OEM/ODM designs or major component changes. ToolQeen’s quality process already includes reliability and aging testing based on the product and order requirements.