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The Best Range Of Concrete Drill Bits For The Toughest Jobs

PEAK PERFORMANCE WITH TUNGSTEN-CARBIDE MASONRY & CONCRETE DRILL BITS

Drilling into concrete is one of the toughest tasks in construction – and when you encounter steel rebar, things get complicated quickly. Although a hammer drill is excellent for powering through tough concrete, it can come to a screeching halt if you don’t have the right type of concrete drill bit to go with it.

To drill through rebar effectively, you need two things: a hammer drill and a carbide-tipped drill bit. Drilling into rebar requires a drill bit that can resist wear and heat while maintaining speed. The best hammer drill bit for concrete is full carbide; it can keep up with the most powerful hammer drills and outperforms standard embedded carbide heads.

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POWERFUL DRILLING WITH A FULL CARBIDE HEAD DRILL BIT

The Bosch Professional Accessories range features some of the best concrete drill bits with a full carbide head. These types of drill bits feature a single piece of shaped carbide at the tip. This serves to eliminate weak points, making these drill bits highly resistant to wear and temperature. The carbide tip also ensures for maximum transfer of impact energy. This means no loss of speed or drilling efficiency - no matter how tough the material.

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Bosch Expert SDS max-8X drill and steel rod, temperature specifications.

LONG LIFETIME DRILLING

Tungsten-carbide masonry and concrete drill bits are the hardest wearing and most aggressive of all metal bits, capable of cutting through heavy-duty steel rebar over and over again. Almost indestructible, these drill bits offer a high level of robustness that directly translates to a longer product lifespan.

The higher quality tip also allows for greater speed when drilling. Withstanding temperatures of up to 1000°C, professionals can cut faster for longer with a full carbide head.

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Bosch SDS max-4 and SDS max-8X drill bits, concrete surface with locks.

COST-SAVING DRILLING AND GREATER PRODUCTIVITY

The more holes you can make with a single drill, the lower the cost per hole. In addition to eliminating the need to constantly replace your drill bit, a full carbide head bit can offer you great value for money when it comes to drilling into concrete. The Bosch EXPERT SDS MAX-8X and the EXPERT SDS PLUS-7X Hammer Drill Bit are examples of some of the best choice drill bits for drilling though concrete. Outperform other bits when drilling into concrete and drill through rebar quickly and effectively.

DRILLING INTO CONCRETE WITH BOSCH DRILL BITS

Some of the toughest drill bits on the market. Experience maximum transfer of impact energy thanks to the carbide head design.

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BOSCH ACCESSORIES RISE TO THE CHALLENGE OF DRILLING INTO CONCRETE

Hammer drills have got more powerful over the years, which is great for those needing to drill many holes into concrete fast. This however, places increased strain on drill bits – which is where the strength of carbide-tipped concrete drill bits comes into play. Carbide drill bits are the best choice when you need to drill in concrete – they can withstand the strain of the toughest materials and most powerful hammer drills.

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FAQ

Material

What is the difference between wood and concrete drill bits?

Wood drill bits are made of hardened steel and have one or more sharp, ground cutters. Sometimes they also have a scoring cutter. They can be used to drill both soft and hard wood, and create a smooth, clean hole. Concrete drill bits have a carbide cutter at the drill tip. When a hammer drill is operating on the hammer setting, this carbide is capable of breaking down concrete. The simultaneous rotary motion creates a dimensionally accurate, clean, round hole in the concrete.

What is the difference between concrete and masonry drill bits?

Concrete drill bits are used on hard materials such as concrete or granite in combination with a hammer drill bit. Masonry drill bits are used on soft and medium-hard materials such as solid brick or lime sand brick in combination with an impact drill. Both drill bits have carbide heads. However, the shape of the carbide heads on each bit is adapted to the respective materials, and therefore different.

Which drill bit is recommended for reinforced concrete, and which bit for other types of concrete?

Concrete drill bits from the EXPERT range can drill into any type of concrete. The solid carbide head is extremely robust and can also drill through reinforced concrete. These powerful concrete drill bits can quickly and efficiently drill multiple series of anchor holes or drill through reinforced concrete ceilings and walls with ease. An extensive selection of diameters and lengths ensures that you will always have the right drill bit at hand.