Klein Tools Ratcheting Screwdriver 32960ARCHT 1/4 Inch Hex Fastbit Tru-Grip Multi-Bit #2 Phillips 1/4 In Slotted Quick Release Collar Ball Handle
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Klein Tools 32960ARCHT Ratcheting Fastbit Tru-Grip Multi-Bit Screwdriver
The Klein Tools 32960ARCHT is a 1/4-inch hex ratcheting multi-bit screwdriver engineered for rapid fastening in electrical, HVAC, and industrial maintenance tasks. Featuring a 3-way ratcheting mechanism with forward, reverse, and fixed settings, this tool reduces wrist movement during high-repetition assembly. The ergonomic Tru-Grip ball-style handle combines a rubberized overmold with a quick-release collar mechanism that accommodates double-ended shafts and standard 1/4-inch power bits longer than 1-1/2 inches, holding them securely via a ball-bearing locking system.
Best Used For:
- Electrical Terminal & Control Panel Wiring: Rapidly torquing terminal strip screws and panel enclosures without removing the bit tip from the fastener head.
- HVAC Equipment Assembly & Service: Driving sheet metal screws and accessing cramped ductwork components using the high-leverage ball-style grip.
- General Industrial Maintenance: Fast-swapping between #2 Phillips and 1/4-inch Slotted tips or power bits to service machinery fasteners.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- 3-Way Smooth Ratcheting Mechanism: Offers forward, reverse, and locked fixed drive modes for rapid fastener installation and removal.
- Fastbit Quick-Release Collar: Pull-down collar system provides one-handed bit release and rapid changes with power bits over 1-1/2" in length.
- Universal 1/4-Inch Hex Drive: Accepts standard 1/4" hex shank power bits, impact bits, and included double-ended driver shafts.
- Ergonomic Tru-Grip Ball Handle: Rubberized palm-style handle maximizes rotational torque while minimizing hand fatigue on repetitive drives.
- Ball-Bearing Passive Bit Lock: Internal mechanical ball-bearing lock secures bits inside the shaft to prevent bit drop during heavy use.
- Sandblasted Carbon Steel Shaft: Industrial-grade carbon steel shank resists surface corrosion, rust, and torsional strain.
What's Included
- (1) Klein Tools Ratcheting Fastbit Tru-Grip Screwdriver Handle (32960ARCHT)
- (1) Double-Ended Carbon Steel Bit (#2 Phillips and 1/4" Slotted)
Technical Specifications
| Brand Manufacturer | Klein Tools® |
| Model Part Number OEM SKU | 32960ARCHT |
| Drive Interface Size | 1/4 in (1/4" / 6.4 mm) Quick-Release Hex Receiver |
| Included Phillips Bit Size | #2 Phillips |
| Included Slotted Bit Size | 1/4 in (1/4" / 6.0 mm) Slotted |
| Ratcheting Direction Settings | Forward, Reverse, and Fixed Manual Lock |
| Handle Geometry Style | Tru-Grip Ergonomic Ball-Style Palm Grip |
| Shank Length Dimension | 5.91 inches (15.0 cm) |
| Overall Tool Length | 8.49 inches (21.6 cm) |
| Shank Material Metallurgy | Sandblasted Industrial Carbon Steel |
| Standards & Compliance | Meets or Exceeds ASME and ISO Criteria |
| Assembled Net Tool Weight | 6.7 oz / 0.42 lbs (190 g) |
| Global Trade Item Number GTIN | 00783423021103 |
Pro-Tip: When using standard 1/4-inch hex power bits in the Fastbit collar, verify the power bit shank length is at least 1-1/2 inches long to ensure the internal ball-bearing mechanism registers properly into the bit groove.
