Hilti rotary hammers: selection features and tips for use

The puncher is a popular tool not only for professional, but also for home use, because it allows you to perform various construction work, while significantly speeding up the process.

The choice of a hammer drill should be taken seriously, since a cheap product is usually characterized by low productivity. At the same time, the body and internal components overheat rather quickly during continuous operation.

Consider the features of the company's products, as well as the nuances of choosing the right tool and working with it.

The Hilti company was founded back in 1941 in Liechtenstein thanks to the efforts of two brothers - Eugen and Martin Hilti. They started their own small business providing repair and body parts manufacturing services for cars. The company was initially small, with only five people working in the workshop. But over time, the specifics of production have changed. In the post-war period, there was an urgent need for a tool for the restoration of various buildings. It was during this period that the brothers decided to change the production profile and began to manufacture gasoline and electric motors, household appliances and various fasteners.

Today, the Hilti brand offers a wide range of construction tools and fastening systems.... The factories and branches of the company operate in different parts of the world. The total number of employees is already more than 25 thousand people. Today the Hilti brand is a reliable manufacturer of high-quality products that are in demand not only in Russia. Construction machinery attracts attention and professionals who appreciate its high performance.

Today, Hilti is a manufacturer of various construction equipment, including rock drills.

The following varieties of this tool can be distinguished:

• rechargeable;
• network;
• combined.

This hammer drill is often chosen by professionals as it is the best in the battery-powered category.

The tool has a number of advantages:

• it is ideal for long-term drilling, when anchors are being installed, as it is characterized by increased power;
• the device is equipped with two 36 volt lithium-ion batteries, which charge quite quickly, therefore they are used even for industrial operation;
• thanks to the special AVR system, vibrations during use are significantly reduced, which guarantees efficient and comfortable work with the tool;
• simplicity of operation is also ensured by the low weight of the devices;
• thanks to the use of Hi-Drive technology, the tool is equipped with a new brushless motor, an uninterrupted supply of energy from the battery to the drill is carried out;
• the control system perfectly balances power surges.

The TE 6-A36 battery-powered tool is suitable for a variety of applications. Thanks to the dust extraction system, you can work with this tool even in rooms where cleanliness is paramount. Using a special nozzle, you can screw in screws.

The cost of the product is about 35,000 rubles. In addition to the hammer drill, the kit includes a charger, a battery, carbide drills and a suitcase. The weight of the tool is 4 kg, dimensions - 34.4x9.4x21.5 cm. It has several rotation speeds. The presence of an indicator allows you to always know how much the battery is charged. Working with this tool, you can drill with a diameter of 5 to 20 mm... The noise floor is only 99 dB.

Among the network punchers, the powerful and productive Hilti TE 7-C device stands out, which can be bought for only 16,000 rubles. The main advantage of this model is the successful combination of high structural strength and well thought-out design. She ideal for long-term work, in this case, you can turn on the device to the maximum level.

The model is characterized by the presence of a comfortable handle in the shape of the letter D, which is a guarantor of safe work with this tool. The device can operate in several modes: drilling (with and without hammering) and drilling. With the built-in depth gauge, you can accurately measure the depth. When you buy a rock drill, you get a detachable handle for lateral use, a depth stop and a carrying case.

The weight of the device is about 5 kilograms. The length of the network cable is 4 meters... The model allows you to make a hole with a diameter of 4-22 mm, working with aluminum, but for steel this figure is 13 mm... If you use a crown, then the hole can reach a diameter of 68 mm.

This version of the Hilti combination rock drills is the most expensive in its class and also the most powerful and sought after by professionals. Its difference is the presence of a special SDS-Max cartridge. A single blow of the tool is 11.5 J. Thanks to the mechanical clutch, maximum torque transmission is ensured, and the unique technology allows the drill to stop almost instantly.

All body parts are made of special fiberglass reinforced plastic, which is a guarantor of reliability and long service life.

It is possible to replace the drill with the required diameter (from 12 to 150 mm), which allows you to work with various materials such as masonry, natural stone and concrete. The weight of the tool is 9.5 kg, dimensions - 54x12.5x32.4 cm. The device has a service indicator and a crushing function. The length of the mains cable is 4 meters, which makes it possible to work away from the mains.

When working with a hammer drill, you need to be extremely careful and attentive. It is worth adhering to the main rule - during the operation of the device, you should not press on the handle, you only need to direct the device in the right direction. It is worth remembering that for ease of use, you can change the position of the handle. If you want the tool to work for as long as possible, you should monitor its state. Before working, the tails of all cutting tools should be lubricated with special grease.... This will reduce the load not only on the chuck, but also on the electric motor.

You can consider how to use a puncher using the example of how to prepare a wall for further electrical wiring and installation of a socket. The marking process can be omitted.It is better to go straight to the creation of indentations for the socket boxes. In this case, it is worth using a diamond bit. Its diameter should be 68 mm.

To prepare a place for the outlet, you must first make a recess using a punch with a 7 mm drill. This will serve as a kind of markup for further drilling. You need to take a drill with a larger diameter diamond core bit, insert it into the tool and start working. Wherein it is imperative to moisten the drilling site in the wall... Wall wetting can be done with a hose or a conventional spray bottle. When the hole of the required diameter is ready, the excess building material should be removed using chisels with a spatula.

After that, you can begin to prepare a place for wiring. For this, a drill with a diameter of 7 or 10 mm is also used. Initially, you need to make several indentations along the line with a minimum step. Then a so-called groove should be created using a chisel.

To work effectively with the tool, you should adhere to the following tips:

• every time before use, the perforator should be inspected;
• be sure to read the instructions for the device;
• it is important to remember that only persons who have reached the age of 18 are allowed to operate;
• the room in which the actions are carried out with the help of the perforator must be dry, while the operator must work exclusively in special rubber gloves;
• do not put much pressure on the device itself.

In the next video, you will find an overview of the Hilti TE 2-S rotary hammer.