Dewalt announced today the launch of six new SDS Max and Spline hammers, including two 1-3/4-inch combination rotary hammers (D25602K and D25651K), two chipping hammers (D25831K and D25851K), and two 1-9/16-inch combination rotary hammers (D25501K and D25553K).
A key frustration with users of combination rotary hammers is the amount of vibration produced by the tool. As a result, Dewalt has developed Shocks – Active Vibration Control, which reduces vibration by up to 50 percent compared to most competitive products. It can now be found on Dewalt's new 1-3/4-inch SDS Max and Spline combination rotary hammers and chipping hammers.
In addition to tool vibration, another concern from professional contractors is reactionary torque during bind-up situations, such as hitting rebar when drilling holes in concrete. This has been addressed with a two-stage clutch system, Complete Torque Control (CTC), which is now offered on the new 1-3/4-inch SDS Max and Spline combination rotary hammers. The first clutch setting, which activates at 30 foot-pounds of torque, and the second clutch setting engages at 60 ft-lbs. of torque.
The new line of hammers equipped with a patented Dewalt built, high-performance motor delivers up to 13.5 amps and when combined with Dewalt's hammer mechanism, which generates up to 9.5 ft-lbs. of impact energy, delivers fast drilling and powerful chipping.