Impact bits: What are impact bits, uses and types of impact bits

Have you recently bought an impact driver and are looking for the right impact bits for your job? We know that the market is full of bits of different heads, lengths and types. In the following guide we will explain what impact driver bits are, the benefits they have over a normal bit and the different types of bits.

Impact bits. What are they?

These bits are special bits designed for use in electric impact drivers and are characterised by absorbing the torque bits produced by impact drivers. In most cases, the bits are misused because we use the ‘normal’ bits in impact drivers and as they do not absorb the torque bits they tend to break faster. At a glance, we can easily identify an impact driver bit by its slightly narrower neck. This neck absorbs the torque, prolonging the life of these bits.

Part of the impact bits

The main parts of this type of bits are 3:

The sharp end:

It is responsible for the connection between the sharp end and the screw. The bit can be of different sizes and shapes but the most common are the PZ, PZ and TX.

Neck:

This type of bit is characterised by a narrower neck than other bits and is responsible for absorbing the torque produced by the screwdriver.

Hexagonal head or socket:

The head is the interface between the bit and the impact driver.

Benefits of the impact driver bits

As we have already mentioned, among the benefits of these spikes we can highlight the absorption of the spikes produced by impact drivers. But what other benefits do Bianditz impact spikes have? – Thanks to the absorption of the torque peaks, we will extend the useful life of the spike. – They are more resistant to wear caused by the high power of impact drivers. – We will have a faster and safer screwdriving.

Professional screwdriver spike

Bianditz is a company with more than 50 years of experience in the manufacture of spikes and hand tools. Within our catalogue we can find a wide variety of screwdriver spikes and impact spikes for professional use.

Types of bits for impact screwdrivers

The types of tips can be very varied due to the large number of tips, but in the Bianditz catalogue of impact tips we can find the following:

PH bits:

We can find PH bits in a large number of elements in our day to day life, but we could highlight their use in the world of construction or electrical appliances among others. Among the different PH impact bits we can find the PH1, PH2 and PH3.

Bits PZ:

PZ bits are very popular in the world of wood furniture manufacturing. This is why PZ bits are suitable for such work, as many furniture construction jobs are carried out with PZ head screws. Among the different PZ impact bits are the PZ1, PZ2 and PZ3.

TX Bits:

TX bits are mainly used in the automotive industry, bicycle mechanics and electrical appliances. This is why TX bits are suitable for use in impact drivers for these sectors. Among the different TX impact bits we can find the T10, T15, T20, T25, T30 and T40.

Bit sets for impact screwdrivers

If you are used to working with impact drivers, we are sure that you will need a complete set of bits for this type of use. Therefore, in the Bianditz catalogue you can find a 50mm bit set specifically for impact drivers with a wide range of bits. Within this set we can find the following bits: PH2, PH3, PZ2, TX20, TX25, TX30 and TX40. On the other hand, in the Bianditz catalogue you can find a specific bit holder for combination with these bits. In this way, the bit absorbs the torque produced by the screwdriver, but the bit holder also absorbs the torque produced by the screwdriver. This way you will increase the life of the bit up to 15 times and you will have a faster and safer screwdriver and thus a higher efficiency in your daily work. If you are looking for a complete set of impact screwdriver bits, in the Bianditz catalogue you will find this bit set together with the bit holder.

Bits for screwdriver drill bits

An important point to mention is that if we are looking for a specific type of bit for use in a screwdriver drill, impact bits are NOT the ideal solution. For this type of use we recommend Bianditz extra quality bits as the benefit of impact bits is to absorb the torque produced by screwdrivers and there is no such torque in a screwdriver drill.   Hopefully this post has helped you to learn a little more about impact bits and to be able to use the right tool for the right job. If you are looking for a bit for your impact driver, don’t hesitate to go to your nearest hardware store and ask for the range of Bianditz impact bits.