Whether you're starting a home renovation project or an industrial build, there are a few different types of drill bits for concrete. In this guide, we share some of the best bits you will need for drilling into concrete. Keep reading to find out more. Choosing Drill Bits for Concrete There are a few things that you will need to consider when choosing drill bits for concrete. Here are the most important factors to keep in mind. SDS Bits Drill bits for concrete have been specially designed to drill into extremely hard masonry. It is essential to use the correct bits for projects involving concrete. Using general-purpose bits or other types of bits made for softer masonry can damage your bits. You also run the risk of damaging your power tools or even causing injury, as it is very difficult to control the drill when the wrong bits are used to try and drill into hardened materials. Using a regular drill is fine for wood, metal and other materials. For heavy materials such as masonry, you will need tools and drill bits that will not easily wear or break. If you often do bigger projects around the house, such as breaking up driveways, removing walls or anything else that requires a lot of power, you will need tools that are up for the job.

Before we share some of the advantages of SDS drills, let’s take a closer look at this type of drill to find out how it compares to standard drills.Choosing the right size bit is always important, whatever material you are drilling. The size will determine the depth you can drill. Ruwag offers turbo and industrial concrete bits in a selection of sizes. Turbo concrete bits range in size from 5x85mm to 14x150mm. Industrial concrete bits range from 3x60mm to 16x150mm. We offer sets for both types of bits, with a selection of sizes. This is the best way to get the right size for the job at hand. Fit the new ball bearing. Place the new spring over the shank, then add the curved washer. Insert the new ball bearing into the slot, then fit the larger washer onto the shank, and the plastic retaining washer on top. This washer has a raised edge that fits onto the shank, with its grooves slotted over the ball bearing to keep it in place. Once the last washer has been fitted, add the front slide. Drilling into concrete is challenging and tools often overheat. Concrete drill bits have carbide tips that allow them to drill into concrete and stone. This material is made by combining carbon and tungsten, resulting in a dense, hard metal. It has a high melting point, which means that bits featuring carbide tips can withstand a very high level of heat. This, in turn, helps to prevent over-heating and the damage it can causing during drilling. Always choose bits with carbide tips so that you are able to get the best results without wear and tear damaging your bits. Profiled Tip By matching the correct SDS drill bit to the intended application, you will ensure you’ve got the best SDS drill bit for the job, and also maximise the life of the drill bit. See our SDS drill bit selection chart below: The tips of masonry bits are very similar to twist bits. They have a similar type of shaft and shank. They have a profiled tip with flutes that help to remove dust as the drill hammers into the concrete. The unique shape of this tip helps the drilling process. It makes it easier for the bit to break into hardened masonry such as concrete using a hammer drill. Turbo concrete bits have rotary hammer grade centring tips that make them ideal for fast drilling. Industrial concrete bits have profiled tips that allow for heavy drilling. Bit Sizes

Demolition and other projects involving masonry take time and effort. Using SDS power tools will make things a lot easier. On the flip side, these tools are not always cheap. If you are planning a large once-off project, you may not want to fork out money to get a tool you won’t likely use too much after the work is done. SDS Plus F8 Extreme and SDS Max drill bits availability is also shown below SDS Plus drill sizes and lengths Ø