Extending their 18V Lithium-ion range of 3-speed combis, drill/drivers, and impact drivers, Makita has launched two new 18V SDS+ rotary hammer drills. The BHR240 and BHR180 Lithium-ion powered cordless hammers offer 1.9J of impact energy and drill 18mm in masonry, 26mm in timber, and 13mm in steel. Two body lengths are available, the BHR240 - measuring 410mm from chuck to back of body - and the 352mm BHR180.

The drills provide up to 4,000 impacts per minute with a three-function operation of rotary hammer, hammer only, and rotary only. Ergonomic development has resulted in a rubberised handgrip surface that allows for comfortable operation and a reduction in HAV risk to the operator. A non-slip, soft-grip side torque control handle which can be adjusted through 360 degrees around the chuck has also been included, alongside a torque limiter incorporated to disengage the drive should the bit snag.

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Adding to their already extensive lithium-ion cordless drill range, Metabo has launched two new additions.

Both the SBZ 18 and SBZ 14.4V Combi drills include a high torque motor, two gear settings, the company's impuls mechanism for removing damaged screws, and a metal single sleeve keyless chuck.

The SBZ 18 Impuls Li-ion is supplied with two 18V 2.2 A/h batteries and a ACS 15 Plus fifteen minute charger, while the SBZ 14.5 Impuls Li-ion is supplied with two 14.4V batteries and a ACS charger.

For use with normal and high speed applications, DeWalt has launched the 12V 13 mm Heavy Duty Drill Driver with three speed settings for optimum performance in high torque.

It has a 22 position adjustable torque control, for uniform results and optimised precision when screwdriving, with up to 48 Nm of sustained torque. A 13 mm single sleeve keyless chuck with automatic spindle lock for quick and easy bit change has also been provided.

Other features include an electronic brake for added control, one of the company's fan cooled motors with replaceable brushes, and all metal gearing for efficient power transmission and longer tool life.

Suitable for both drilling and screwdriving applications, the DC980KA 12V drill/driver by DeWalt offers three speed settings for performance in high torque, normal use, and high speed applications.

With a 22 position adjustable torque control, the tool delivers up to 45Nm of sustained torque. A 13mm single sleeve keyless chuck with automatic spindle lock is also supplied, which is useful for easy bit change with one hand.

An electronic brake only adds to usability, and provides good additional control. All metal gearing provides efficient power transmission and means that you should be able to keep the tool for quite a few years.

Technical Specification:

Voltage: 12 V
Battery: NiCd 2.4
Chuck Capacity: 1.5-13 mm
Power Output: 300 Watts
No Load Speed: 0-450 / 0-1400 / 0-1800 rpm
Max. Torque: 45 in-lbs
Max. Drilling Capacity [Wood]: 38 mm
Max. Drilling Capacity [Metal]: 13 mm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Length: 254 mm
Height: 241 mm

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Providing three cutting edges rather than the traditional two, the new Makita Deltagon SDS+ drill bits offer a more accurate hole, the company claim. A traditional two edge bit has poor directional stability, leading to an oversized hole and potentially a triangular rather than round shape.

The Deltagon three edge drill bits have tri-axial cutting which leads to a more round hole. Solid tungsten tips, with the tungsten brazed onto the carbon steel bit, are finished by rotary grinder. A Deltagon bit will drill into brick, block, concrete, reinforced concrete, mortar or stone, and through steel cladding up to 1mm thick.

For use with SDS drills, the new range of Speedhammer drill bits from Irwin have a greater flute capacity and reduce drilling time.

The Speedhammer Plus has a 28% greater flute capacity, removing dust and debris at high speed. It is particularly efficient when used in uncured concrete.

On the other hand, the Speedhammer Max provides a drill bit which is 30% faster than traditional drill designs, the company claims. Its new four cutter carbide head design increases durability and allows for a shortened head, which assists in shifting dust directly into the single flute.

Recently introduced by Metabo is the SBE 610 600 watt impact drill. The 610 has an aluminium gear housing with a new cup housing design to increase strength. Internally, the drill has a high speed motor & gearbox.

Other features of the product include an all metal keyless chuck, lightweight design, and front end air ducts to direct dust and exhaust air away from the users eyes during use.

Designed around the same blue-print as the BSZ Drill/Driver, Metabo has launched two new lithium-ion cordless impact drills.

Keeping the distinctive 'Z' shape from the range, the SBZ machines - 14.4V & 18V - have a torque adjusting sleeve and an all metal-quick action keyless chuck. They also come with an impuls mode that extracts damaged screws with rounded or rusted heads as well as drilling into highly polished surfaces such as ceramic or steel pipe.

Dry-drilling 'perfect' holes without the need for water coolant is now possible with Marcrist's diamond drill cores, the company claims. They cut through most building materials and, when combined with the DDM2 diamond drilling machine, can be used by builders, plumbers and electricians, eliminating the need to employ a diamond drill contractor.

The new diamond drilling system allows for holes of 22 to 200mm to be created, with a cutting tip consisting of a bond of natural and artificial diamonds that will perform at very high temperatures. Standard materials such as concrete, breeze blocks, bricks, engineering bricks, and stone, can all be drilled dry.

Developed and manufactured for Marcrist, the 1500W DDM2 drill has a two-speed operation, an integral clutch, a built-in RCD protector, and an oil-filled gearbox. When being used on demanding jobs such as creating service openings or anchor points, an integral water swivel for use with a wet-grade drill core is also provided.

Heavy duty hammerdrilling and screwdriving can be achieved with the 36V Hammer Drill from DeWalt.

While the three speed settings provide quality performance in high torque, normal use and high speed applications, a 22 position adjustable torque control gives uniformity and precision when screwdriving.

The 13mm self-tightening keyless chuck tightens throughout operation, in order to provide bit gripping strength, and all metal gearing offers efficient power transmission and a longer tool life.

Check out the product in action, through the video link below:

DeWalt 36 Volt Drill Video

So, do you think you can handle a writhing, vibrating, and hammering Porsche? Well, now you can, with the Porsche Design P'7911 multihammer made in conjunction with Metabo.

Offering the sort of design that normally costs thousands of pounds, and with an aluminium and carbon housing that would not look out of place on a F1 car, the rotary hammer can be used for hammer drilling, drilling, and chiselling.

A safety clutch is provided for machine and operator safety, while, unfortunately, you will have to substitute the six-speed tiptronic Porsche 911 gearbox for a 2 speed Metabo gearbox. The advantage though is that this gearbox is suitable for all types of drilling.

Metabo have created a mini-site that highlights all of features of the product. Check it out.