The IDH182 impact driver and RH540M SDS-max rotary hammer ... powerful.
Bosch creates impact with hard-hitting line
01 February 2014
BOSCH Power Tools has hit the market hard with its best-in-class rotary hammers, and an innovative new line of socket-ready impact driversand wrenches.
The new 1-9/16-inch rotary hammers are claimed to deliver unmatched speed and energy. At 6.1 ft-lbs of impact energy, the RH540M SDS-max rotary hammer and RH540S spline rotary hammer are the hardest hitting, fastest drilling hammers in their class, according to a spokesman for the company.
“With best-in-class impact energy, tool users can enjoy maximum productivity in all-day drilling and chiselling applications. In fact, the RH540 rotary hammers deliver 38 per cent more impact energy than previous Bosch models and up to 20 per cent more impact energy than key competitors (according to internal tests and the new European Power Tool Association measurement guidelines),” says the spokesman.
The RH540M and RH540S also blow away the competition when it comes to drilling speed, he states. “Internal tests revealed that the RH540 tools are up to 50 per cent faster than previous Bosch models and up to 10 per cent faster than competitors,” he adds.
The tools also offer users plenty of control. A variable speed dial for both drilling and chiselling applications allows users to adjust tool settings based on the application and material they’re tackling, and a selector knob makes it easy to switch between hammer drilling, chiselling only and the Vario-Lock function. The Vario-Lock mechanism allows chisels to be rotated into 12 different positions to optimise working angles.
The tools’ new, robust design keeps them working hard on jobsites. The RH540 tools both feature 12 amps and weigh just 14.2 lbs (6.44 kg), delivering 1,200 to 2,750 blows per minute (bpm). Service minder brushes on the tools also keep them running at maximum capacity, as the tools clearly indicate when preventive maintenance is required.
As with all Bosch SDS-max tools, the RH540M allows users to make tool-free bit changes with automatic bit locking, and offers enhanced dust protection and maximum energy transfer rate.
Impact drivers & wrenches
Bosch Power Tools is also introducing two innovative brushless 18 V impact drivers and wrenches – the IDH182 and IWBH182 – designed to meet tradesmen's demands for versatility, power and control. Featuring innovative solutions such as the socket-ready all-in-one tool holder, the tools provide electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) professionals and other users with unmatched solutions to get the job done efficiently and effectively, the spokesman says.
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The IDH182 impact driver features the socket-ready all-in-one tool holder, which combines a 1/4-inch hex and 1/2-inch drive into one for high versatility to complete a wider range of applications and eliminates the need for users to own an impact driver and impact wrench and also for fragile socket adapters.
The IWBH182 impact wrench features a 1/2-inch pin detent drive with quick attach, which allows for maximum socket retention with sloped detent to provide fast, easy socket attachment.
Both the IDH182 and the IWBH182 feature the Bosch Performance Control System, which allow users to adjust tool speed and torque with a push of a button to match the tool’s performance to the application at hand. “This feature helps tradesmen across the board eliminate screw cam-out in screwdriver mode and screw shearing in the self-tapping screw mode while generating maximum output in general-purpose mode,” the spokesman says. “The tools are also equipped with Bosch’s EC brushless motor, which provides 2X motor life, increased performance and improved runtime.”
In addition, the IDH182 and IWBH182 are designed with the smallest grip diameter for best-in-class ergonomics and comfort, and feature the patented three LED (light emitting diode) design to provide maximum illumination of the work area without shadows.
The impact driver and wrench also have a compact and lightweight design. The IDH182 features a compact head length of 6.2 inches and weighs just 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) when paired with a 2.0 Ah battery, while the IWBH182 has a head length of 5.75 inches and weighs just 3.6 lbs (1.63 kg) with a 4.0 Ah battery.
The tools feature intelligent electronic protection – electronic cell and motor protection – to increase tool and battery life, along with the Bosch-built hammer and anvil system that delivers maximum impact endurance and increased tool performance in wood and metal fastening applications.
The IDH182 and IWBH182 are both equipped with Bosch’s flexible power system, allowing them to be compatible with every 18V Li-ion Bosch battery, including the new BAT612 2.0 Ah and BAT620 4.0 Ah CoolPack batteries. Both tools include a magnetic bit holder, four-piece bit tip set, and a belt clip.
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, active in the fields of automotive technology, energy and building technology, industrial technology, and consumer goods.
