New Bosch Hammer Drills Offer Best-in-Class Drilling Speed, Durability and Features
Bosch HD19-2D even features integrated dust collection!
Mount Prospect, Ill., May 28, 2010 – When pro contractors tackle heavy duty masonry, concrete, wood and metal drilling, they want a tool that delivers three things – the speed to get through the job fast, the durability to withstand some of the most rigorous tasks on the jobsite and the features they need to get through the job with both comfort and precision. This week, Bosch Power Tools and Accessories introduced three new high-performance 2-speed hammer drills that give users everything they want and more.
Starting with speed, Bosch’s new HD21-2, HD19-2 and HD19-2D are up to 20 percent faster than the competition in common hammer drilling applications. The secret is a new 17-tooth ratchet disc design that enables Bosch to optimize drilling speed by maximizing impact energy at lower RPMs. By balancing the speed of the drill (3000 RPM) with the impact rate (51000 BPM), the ratcheting teeth make full contact with each other, thus increasing drilling speed in concrete. Many competitor tools employ faster speeds and higher rates of impact, which is actually counterproductive because it causes the ratcheting disc to makes contact with only the tips of the ratcheting teeth. Bosch’s new hammer drills convert every bit of energy into productivity.
As for durability, Bosch’s rugged design and all-metal gear housing is engineered for long life in the toughest applications. In addition, the HD19 has a unique new dual-fan system that enables the tool to run up to 50 percent cooler than other models in its class.
When it comes to features, Bosch started by giving users the ability to dial in the tools for a variety of applications. The 2-mode selector switch easily converts the tools from hammer drill to rotation-only mode. And the 2-speed drive-train enables users to choose between high speed (0-3,000 RPM) and high torque (0-1,000 RPM on the HD19-2 models and 0-900 RPM on the HD21-2) operation.
Beyond the standard features, Bosch took things a few steps further with the addition of an integral overload clutch and a 360-degree torque control side handle that work in tandem to minimize torque reaction on the user. A patented rotating brush plate design provides equal power in reverse mode to easily back out bound-up bits and double brush life. Even the cord turret got a patented re-design; the ball-joint turret enables the cord to pivot 35 degrees for added flexibility and longer cord life.
For users working in spaces where airborne dust is a consideration, Bosch has also integrated dust collection capability into the HD19-2. Available standard on the HD19-2D, Bosch’s innovative and compact microfilter dust collection system utilizes the integrated dual-fan system to capture the highest volume of dust particles in all sizes. The award-winning system first debuted in 2008 on the Bosch 11250VSRD rotary hammer and has since earned widespread kudos from industry-watchers and end-users alike.
All three of Bosch’s new hammer drills are now available through authorized dealers nationwide. To find out more, users may visit www.boschtools.com or call 877-BOSCH-99.
About Bosch Power Tools and Accessories:
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the $1 billion, 4,000 employee strong Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is the North American branch of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturer in the world, Robert Bosch GmbH. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. For more information, call toll free 877-BOSCH-99 (877-267-2499) or visit www.boschtools.com.
About Bosch Group:
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion euros (over $63 billion) in fiscal 2007. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in roughly 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”
In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, power tools and accessories, security technology, thermo-technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs approximately 25,000 associates in more than 70 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with reported sales of $9.5 billion in fiscal 2007. For more information on the company, visit www.boschusa.com.
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