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Are Bosch bits compatible with Hilti?
SDS Max Core Bits If you have a Bosch, DeWalt, Hilti, Makita, Metabo, Milwauekee or any SDS Max hammer drill, these bits will fit.
What does SDS mean on a drill bit?
Slotted Drive Shaft
SDS is simply the bit retention system — or how the bit is held in the drill. There is some debate as to what the “SDS” acronym stands for. The original German interpretation was “Steck-Dreh-Sitz” meaning Insert-Twist-Stay. As the bit evolved, it has come to be known as a Slotted Drive System or Slotted Drive Shaft.
What size is SDS-Plus?
SDS-plus is the most common by count of tools manufactured, with masonry drills from 4 mm diameter to 30 mm (and from 5/32″ to 1-1/4″) diameter ordinarily available. The shortest SDS-plus masonry drill bits are about 110 mm overall length, and the longest 1500 mm.
What size is SDS Plus?
Can you use regular drill bits in SDS drill?
You should not use SDS drill bits in a standard drill. The chuck on a standard rotary or hammer drill is not designed for SDS drill bits. Standard bits can come loose, damage the drill and affect the quality of your work.
What drill bit is best for concrete?
masonry bits
Drill bits that can drill through concrete are called masonry bits. They are also good for drilling through brick and stone. Drill bits with a tungsten carbide tip are the strongest; when it comes to solid concrete, the sharper the better. Masonry bits cut holes through concrete in two steps.
Do I need an SDS drill for concrete?
However, SDS drills are more powerful than the standard hammer drill, making them well suited to more heavy-duty drilling applications. The two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but if you need a drill for use with tough materials like concrete and masonry, an SDS drill will be the best option.
What does SDS drill stand for?
SDS stands for Slotted Drive Shaft or Slotted Drive System. SDS bits are inserted into the chuck to make a rotary hammer or a hammer drill.
What does SDS Plus drill stand for?
But what is an SDS drill? SDS stands for Slotted Drive Shaft or Slotted Drive System. SDS bits are inserted into the chuck to make a rotary hammer or a hammer drill.
Do SDS drill bits fit all drills?
SDS, which stands for a Slotted Drive System, will not accept normal (regular) drill bits. What is this? SDS drills take SDS bits that are slotted and fit specifically and perfectly into the drill. This combination of SDS drill and bits provide improved torque and hammering action.