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Hammer Drill Bits SDS-Plus Dia 1/2" 18" (1pc)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Tools
- Product Group:
- Power Tools & Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Drill & Driver Bits
- Product Type:
- Masonry Drill Bit
Metallics SDS1218 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Metallics SDS1218 bit fit my rotary hammer, or do I need an SDS-Max tool?
The SDS1218 has an SDS-Plus shank, so it drops into any SDS-Plus rotary hammer without a chuck or adapter. It will not fit an SDS-Max tool, those take the larger SDS-Max shank. It also won't hold properly in a standard keyed or keyless drill chuck.
2) How deep can I drill with a 1/2 inch by 18 inch SDS-Plus bit?
At 18 inches overall, the SDS1218 gives you working depth well past typical anchor embedment, which is why it gets used for through-drilling slab, thick concrete walls, and deep rod or sleeve anchor holes. Remember the overall length includes the shank and flute, so usable depth is less than the full 18 inches.
3) What size anchor does a 1/2 inch hammer bit drill for?
A 1/2 inch bit like the Metallics SDS1218 matches 1/2 inch anchors, wedge anchors, sleeve anchors, drop-in anchors and threaded rod anchors are all sized to the nominal bit diameter in concrete. Confirm the anchor manufacturer calls for a 1/2 inch hole, since some screw anchors call for an undersized bit.
4) Can I use this bit on concrete with rebar, or on tile and wood?
The SDS1218 is a hammer drill bit for masonry work, concrete, block and brick, driven by the hammering action of an SDS-Plus rotary hammer. It is not a wood bit or a tile bit, and standard carbide masonry bits are not rebar cutters, hitting steel will dull or chip the tip. For known rebar, use a rebar cutter bit instead.
5) Is the Metallics SDS1218 sold individually or in a set?
It ships as a single bit, one piece in a pouch, not a multi-size kit. Order one per size you need rather than expecting an assortment.
6) What is the exact part number to order this Metallics SDS-Plus bit?
Order Metallics MPN SDS1218. The number reads as the spec: SDS-Plus shank, 1/2 inch diameter, 18 inch length.
7) Do electricians use an 18 inch SDS-Plus bit for running conduit and anchors overhead?
That is the common use. The extra length lets you drill through thick deck or block for conduit sleeves and strut anchors without an extension, and the SDS-Plus shank suits the compact rotary hammers most electrical crews already carry. Metallics catalogs it as electrical-trade material.
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Does the Metallics SDS1218 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics SDS1218 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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