Bit holders | Types, lengths and features

A bit holder is a tool with a hexagonal mouth in which we can insert screwdriver bits and thus make a coupling of the bits for different situations. Normally bit holders are designed for use with ¼” bits but we can find different types depending on the needs and uses. This type of adapter is made of metal and depending on the model and use it can have a plastic coating on the outside. The use of bit holders is widespread in different trades and sectors, but we can highlight their use in furniture assembly, air conditioning installation, plasterboard installation or even to make quick bit changes if we are using different sizes of screwdriver bits. So, depending on the type of work we do, the different types of bit holders are a tool that cannot be missing in our box and thus finish the job in a faster and more comfortable way.

Types of bit holders

Next, we are going to talk about the different types of screwdrivers, adapters and bit holder couplings that we can find on the market.

Flexible bit holder screwdriver:

The flexible bit holder screwdriver is a screwdriver with a flexible rod and a ¼” socket where we can attach screwdriver bits. It is a tool that gives us a lot of flexibility when working in areas with difficult access, thanks to its flexible handle.

Magnetic bit holder screwdriver:

The magnetic bit holder screwdriver is a screwdriver with a fixed blade, but unlike other tools, it has a magnetized head so that the tip is fixed in a suitable way and it also magnetizes the tip so that it can grip screws without any problem.

Magnetic bit holder ratchet screwdriver:

The magnetic ratchet screwdriver is a tool very similar to the previous one but with the difference of having a ratchet system. In this way, tightening is done in a more comfortable and quick way without having to release the screwdriver from the screw head at any time.

Bit holder adapter for plasterboard or with depth stop:

The bit holder adapter for plasterboard, also known as the bit holder adapter with depth stop, is an ideal tool if our objective is to attach a bit in work with plasterboard/plaster boards or even when we are doing work on wood and we do not want the screw to go too deep. Thanks to its system we can regulate the depth of the screw in such a way that when we reach the desired depth, the tool disengages and stops tightening.

Magnetic screw holder adapter:

The magnetic screw adapter is an adapter that is widely used in the use of portable power tools such as an impact screwdriver. The highlight of this tool is its magnetic head that adapts to the screws and thus the work of inserting the screw is done in a very comfortable way.

Articulated adapter:

The magnetic articulated bit holder adapter is an ideal tool if we want to reach spaces where access is a bit difficult. Thanks to it we can work at angles of up to 23° with either a portable power tool or a fixed screwdriver.

Quick change adapter:

The quick-change bit holder adapter is a tool that, as its name suggests, will make it easier for us to change screwdriver bits. It is another of the most commonly used bit holders on the market in combination with a portable power tool.

Impact Driver Bit Holder:

The bit holder adapters for impact screwdrivers are a tool similar to the previous one but the peculiarity of this one is that it adequately absorbs the torque generated by the impact screwdriver and in this way, the possible breakage of the bits generated by the screwdrivers is reduced.

Magnetic bit holder adapter:

The magnetic bit holder adapter is a perfect tool to adapt any type of ¼” bits to our impact screwdriver or other places where we need it. We can find this type of adapter in different lengths so that it will help us reach spaces where we need extra length. The different lengths of magnetic bit holder adapter are the following:

• Magnetic of 60
• Magnetic of 75
• Magnetic of 100
• Magnetic of 150
• Magnetic of 200

Fixed extension adapter:

The fixed extension bit holder adapter is a tool that, thanks to its length, can reach distances of up to 600mm. This type of tool is ideal if we want to do work on ceilings without having to climb a ladder or reach a screw in a hard-to-reach wall. This type of extension is used in combination with 50mm bits and the different existing sizes are as follows:

• 250mm
• 350mm
• 450mm
• 600mm

Flexible extension adapter:

Flexible bit holder adapters are a type of extension ideal for working in spaces where we need to work at an angle. This type of adapter is used in combination with 50mm bits and the measurements available in the Bianditz catalogue are as follows:

• 200mm
• 300mm
• 400mm

Frequently Asked Questions:

I’m looking for a magnetic drill bit holder:

If you are looking for a magnetic bit holder for use with a drill, you may want to look into the ¼” magnetic bit holder adapter. This tool is sturdy and will work well in a drill.

I am looking for a magnetic bit holder for an impact screwdriver:

If we are looking for a magnetic bit holder for an impact screwdriver, the best option is to use the specific bit holder for this use. This bit holder absorbs the torque peaks created by the screwdriver and in this way we will reduce the breakage of the bits.

Long Magnetic Bit Holder:

If we are looking for a long magnetic bit holder, the best option is to use the fixed extension bit holders. Thanks to their length of between 250 and 600mm, we can reach spaces that we could not reach before, with total comfort.

Plasterboard bit holder:

If you are looking for a bit holder for use on plasterboard, thanks to the specific tool for this use you will not have any problems. The plasterboard bit holder gives us the option of regulating the depth of the screw so as not to have excessive tightening on the board, avoiding breakages.

Buy Bianditz bit holder

If you are thinking of purchasing a bit holder, do not hesitate to go to your nearest hardware or industrial supply store and ask about the Bianditz range of bit holders.