Carbide Drill Bits are designed for durability, efficiency.

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Ranging from 5/32-½ in. in size, SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS Plus drill bits (DW5501-DW5541) are used for drilling holes in hard concrete, reinforced concrete, block, and pan decking. Bonding system, used to affix tip to flute, promotes durability and bit life in tough applications. Featuring full head, 4-cutter design, bits also have 4 flutes to optimize debris removal and increase drilling rates. Users include mechanical contractors, electricians, and general contractors.



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DeWALT Launches Solid Rock Carbide(TM) SDS Plus Drill Bits with Two Times More Carbide for Increased Durability



March 2009 - DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, announces the launch of its SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS Plus drill bits (DW5501 - DW5541). The new bits are designed for mechanical contractors, electricians, forming and tilt wall contractors, MRO, glaziers and general contractors for drilling holes in hard concrete, reinforced concrete, block and pan decking. Designed and manufactured in Germany, the bits have an innovative bonding system that is used to affix the SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) tip to the flute providing extreme durability and longer bit life in the toughest applications.

Ranging from 5/32" - 1/2" in size, the SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS Plus drill bits have a full head, four-cutter design that has two times more carbide and is five times more durable than competitive two-cutter bits. The SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS Plus drill bits are also designed with a four flute design. The four separate channels provide optimum debris removal for faster drilling.

About DeWALT (www.dewalt.com)

DeWALT is a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools with more than 300 power tool and equipment products as well as 800 power tool accessories, including corded and cordless drills, saws, hammers, grinders, routers, planers, plate joiners, sanders, lasers, generators, compressors and nailers, as well as saw blades, metal and masonry drill bits, abrasives, screw driving accessories and more. DeWALT tools can be found wherever tools are sold, nationally and internationally. With over 1,000 factory owned and authorized locations DeWALT has one of the most extensive service and repair networks in North America.
Specifications: SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS Plus Drill Bits
Catalog Number Description
DW5501 5/32" x 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5502 3/16" x 2" x 4" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5503 3/16" x 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5504 3/16" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW55050 3/16" x 8" x 10" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ Bit
DW5506 3/16" x 10" x 12" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5507 3/16" x 12" x 14" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM)SDS+
DW5508 3/16" x 14" x 16" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM)SDS+
DW55100 7/32" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM)SDS+
DW5512 7/32" x 8" x 10" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM)SDS+
DW5516 1/4" x 2" x 4" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ Hammer Bit
DW5517 1/4" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5518 1/4" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW55200 1/4" x 10" x 12" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5521 1/4" x 12" x 14" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5524 5/16" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5526 5/16" x 10" x 12" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5527 3/8" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5529 3/8" x 8" x 10" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW55300 3/8" x 10" x 12" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5531 3/8" x 16" x 18" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5532 3/8" x 22" x 24" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5537 1/2" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5538 1/2" x 8" x 10" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5539 1/2" x 10" x 12" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW55400 1/2" x 16" x 18" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+
DW5541 1/2" x 22" x 24" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+

Specifications: SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS Plus Bulk Drill Bits
Catalog Number Description
DW5501B25 5/32" x 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW5502B25 3/16" x 2" x 4" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW5503B25 3/16" x 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ Bit (Bulk-25)
DW5504B25 3/16" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW55050B25 3/16" x 8" x 10" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW5506B25 3/16" x 10" x 12" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW55100B25 7/32" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW5516B25 1/4" x 2" x 4" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk 25)
DW5517B25 1/4" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+(Bulk-25)
DW5518B25 1/4" x 6-1/2" x 8-1/2" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW5524B25 5/16" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk 25)
DW5527B25 3/8" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)
DW5537B25 1/2" x 4" x 6" SOLID ROCK CARBIDE(TM) SDS+ (Bulk-25)

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