What does SDS on a drill stand for?

What does SDS on a drill stand for?

Slotted Drive Shaft
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.

Can you use an SDS drill as a normal drill?

Can I use an SDS drill bit in a normal 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’s the difference between an SDS drill and an SDS Plus drill?

SDS and SDS Plus are interchangeable. The difference is that SDS Plus have 4 splines in the shank that hold it more securely. Both are 10mm shank size. SDS Max is 18mm shank size, so SDS Max bits are not interchangeable with SDS or SDS Plus.

Can you use a hammer drill as a chisel?

Hammer drills do not have a chiseling function and can be used to drill into a variety of materials. Rotary hammers use an electro-pneumatic hammer piston to generate high impact energy, which allows it to drill or demolish concrete.

Are SDS drill bits different?

SDS Plus have a 10mm shank, while the SDS Max has an 18mm. This means that SDS Max bits have an increased capability for tougher masonry work, withstanding more torque and force. The SDS Plus range is shorter in length and is tailored to lighter duty work and smaller diameter holes.

What is the lightest SDS drill?

Bosch GBH 18 V-LICPN 18v Compact Li-Ion SDS Rotary Hammer Drill Bare Unit. The GBH 18 V -LI Compact Professional is the smallest and lightest cordless rotary hammer in its class.

What is the most powerful hammer drill?

The ​Milwaukee 5376-20 8.0-amp hammer drill is one of the most powerful hammer drills in its class. With metal gear housing, this hammer drill is a compact tool that can be used effectively in concrete, wood, and metal.