Super Rod has launched Quick Drill, a new range of drilling solutions which offers a one-tool approach to passing pipes or cables through cavity walls.
The Quick Drill range includes four different specially adapted drill bits: the 22mm and 28mm versions (SRSDQ22 and SRSDQ28) with sleeves are suitable for gas pipe or multiple cable installations, while the smaller 10mm and 16mm Quick Drills (SRQD10 and SRQD16) are designed to be ideal for routing individual cables including electrical, TV, satellite, telephone, alarm and data cabling.
To use one of the larger sleeved Quick Drills, simply put a sleeve onto the Quick Drill bit (this will be held in place using a top hat guide during drilling), drill through the cavity wall as normal and then remove the drill bit leaving the sleeve in place. The sleeve stays put within the wall to provide a secure and stable passage for pipes and cables.
The 28mm yellow sleeved Quick Drill has been specially designed for gas engineers – meeting all current UK gas regulations. It can be used on walls up to 225mm deep. The 22mm sleeved Quick Drill is suitable for walls up to 345mm deep.
Both of the sleeved Quick Drills come in a starter pack with a ready-to-use sleeve; the sleeves can also be purchased separately. The SRDQ22 pack comes with a rigid black sleeve (Ø22 X 230mm) and the SRDQ28 comes with a rigid yellow sleeve (Ø28 X 230mm). The sleeves are pre-cut so there’s no need to cut on site.
The smaller 10mm and 16mm Quick Drills work in a slightly different way. To use, simply attach the drill bit to a standard cordless drill to make the hole through the cavity wall; the drill bit is then left in place while the cable is attached to a hole at the end of the drill bit before the Quick Drill and the cable are pulled back through the cavity wall.
Should the cable need to be routed the other way, simply detach the Quick Drill bit from the SDS and use the hole in the shank end of the bit to pull cables from the other direction.
All of Super Rod’s Quick Drill products are made from tough carbide for increased penetration, long tool life and maximum efficiency across many different types of materials.
Malcolm Duncan, Super Rod Managing Director, said: “Routing pipe work or cables through cavity walls can be problematic, particularly if there is insulation, rubble or other obstructions in the cavity. With the Quick Drill range, these issues can be easily negotiated either through the use of a sleeve which stays in situ or by using the drill bit itself as the cable routing tool. It condenses the pipe or cable routing process through brick work into one single action, saving time on site and helping trades to work smarter.”
