When you combine the strength of a hand socket with the precision of a screwdriver bit, you get the essential accessory known as the bit socket.
At HansTools, our bit sockets are built for performance, durability, and industrial versatility. Whether you’re in automotive repair, heavy machinery maintenance, or precision assembly, our bit sockets help get the job done right.
🔩 What Is a Bit Socket?
A bit socket is a tool that integrates a screwdriver bit with a socket drive—commonly in 1/4″ Drive—allowing it to be used with ratchets or torque wrenches. This dual functionality brings precision and torque together in one simple tool.
🧰 HansTools Bit Socket Features
Material Strength:
HansTools bit sockets are made using S2 steel bits paired with Chromium-Vanadium (Cr-V) steel sockets, ensuring excellent hardness, torque resistance, and a long service life.
Secure Fit:
Each bit is precisely machined for a snug fit, reducing stripping and slippage.
Best for: When your socket and ratchet don’t match in size.
🔧 Complete Guide to HansTools Bit Socket Series
Explore HansTools’ full range of bit sockets—combining precision screwdriver tips with durable Cr-V hand sockets. From Slotted to Penta-Star Plus, across all major drive sizes (1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″), these bit sockets are essential accessories for professionals in automotive, industrial, and maintenance work. Whether you’re using XZN, Ribe, Star Plus, or Wobble types, this guide helps you identify the right tool for every application.
🔧 HansTools Bit Socket Series Overview
HansTools offers a comprehensive range of bit sockets crafted for precision, durability, and compatibility with global automotive and industrial standards. Each series is engineered to meet specific fastening needs:
Hex Bit Sockets
Widely used in general-purpose tasks including assembly, maintenance, and repair. Available in multiple drive sizes to accommodate different torque demands.XZN Bit Sockets (Triple Square)
Feature a 12-point triple square profile designed for high-torque fasteners. Frequently used in German and European vehicles—especially for transmission, suspension, and drivetrain components.Ribe Bit Sockets
Built with a straight, fluted profile for strong engagement. Commonly applied in European engines, particularly in brake systems, clutch assemblies, and cylinder heads.Star Bit Sockets (Torx®)
Engineered to match six-lobed star-shaped fasteners. Offer excellent torque transfer and minimize cam-out, suitable for both manual and power tools.Star Plus Bit Sockets
An upgraded version of standard Torx, designed with tighter tolerances and larger contact surfaces. Ideal for higher torque applications and extended tool life.Holey Star Bit Sockets (Tamper-Resistant Torx)
Include a central hole to engage security screws. Often used in electronics, appliances, and automotive anti-theft assemblies.Penta Star Bit Sockets (Pentagon)
Feature a five-point star profile found in specialized tamper-resistant fasteners—common in high-security electrical, industrial, and automotive systems.Wobble Bit Sockets
Allow up to 15° of angular movement, making them ideal for tight or obstructed spaces. Available in both Hex and Star profiles.Holey XZN Bit Sockets
A tamper-resistant version of the triple square bit with a center hole, designed for modern safety bolts found in certain automotive and suspension systems.Wheel Bearing Housing Bit Sockets
Specialized for disassembling or installing wheel hub and bearing assemblies, ensuring a secure fit and proper torque handling.
All bit sockets are manufactured with high-grade S2 steel tips combined with Chromium-Vanadium (Cr-V) steel hand sockets, heat-treated for exceptional hardness, torque capacity, and wear resistance
HansTools Bit & Socket Chart
| Bit Type | Drive Size | Model Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Slotted | 1/4″ | 2021 |
| 3/8″ | 3011, 3021 | |
| 1/2″ | 4011, 4021 | |
| Phillips | 1/4″ | 2022 |
| 3/8″ | 3012, 3022 | |
| 1/2″ | 4012, 4022 | |
| Pozidriv (PZ) | 1/4″ | 2023 |
| 3/8″ | 3023 | |
| 1/2″ | 4023 | |
| Hex | 1/4″ | 2026 |
| 3/8″ | 3016, 3026 | |
| 1/2″ | 4016, 4026 | |
| 3/4″ | 6016 | |
| 1″ | 8016 | |
| Wobble Hex | 1/4″ | 2027 |
| 3/8″ | 3027 | |
| 1/2″ | 4027 | |
| XZN | 3/8″ | 3028 |
| 1/2″ | 4028 | |
| Star | 1/4″ | 2024 |
| 3/8″ | 3014, 3024 | |
| 1/2″ | 4014, 4024 | |
| 3/4″ | 6024 | |
| Holey Star | 1/4″ | 2025 |
| 3/8″ | 3025 | |
| 1/2″ | 4025 | |
| Star Plus | 1/4″ | 2030 |
| 3/8″ | 3030 | |
| 1/2″ | 4030 | |
| Penta Star Plus | 1/4″ | 20255 |
| 3/8″ | 30255 | |
| 1/2″ | 40255 | |
| Ribe | 3/8″ | 3029 |
| 1/2″ | 4029 | |
| Wobble Star | 1/2″ | 2024TB |
