The new Bosch GBH 8-45 DV Professional hammer drill: More power, less vibration

 
What professionals look for above all in hammer drills is power. They will also appreciate the power developed by the new Bosch 8-kilo hammer drill, as well as its very low vibration level. The GBH 8-45 DV Professional has a high-performance 1500-watt motor that guarantees a striking force of 12,5 joules. It is capable of quickly and easily penetrating walls and ceilings. To improve performance in chiseling mode, the new Bosch GBH 8-45 DV Professional hammer drill has the "Turbo Power" function, which uses the energy required in drilling mode to generate the rotational movement. The resulting exceptional removal capacity makes it possible to quickly create grooves for cable routing as well as to remove floor tiles in record time.

Optimized usage time and exceptional user comfort
Thanks to the 3-stage vibration reduction system, the maximum permissible daily operating time of the new Bosch GBH 8-45 DV Professional rotary hammer is more than 3 hours. This system consists of a vibration absorber integrated into the aluminum housing, a main handle decoupled from the motor unit and a low-vibration impact mechanism. Together, these features make work much less strenuous and guarantee the new Bosch GBH 8-45 DV Professional rotary hammer a low vibration level of 7 m/s² in chiseling mode and 8 m/s² in drilling mode. The combination of decoupled main handle and automatic switch lock when switching from drilling to chiseling mode also guarantees high working comfort during prolonged use. These two functions are exclusive to Bosch and have no equivalent on the market.

In addition to the robust metal components of the new Bosch GBH 8-45 DV Professional hammer drill, which guarantees a very long service life, the tool has many other functions: a soft start function for perfect drilling initiation, a speed controller for optimal adaptation to the material and type of application, and a rotation stop for chiselling work.

Bosch offers a wide range of accessories that are particularly suited to the different uses of the new GBH 8-45 DV Professional rotary hammer: the "RTec Sharp" SDS-max flat chisels and the "RTec Speed" pointed chisels. Their self-sharpening cutting edge guarantees a consistently high removal capacity throughout their entire service life. The "SpeedX" drill bit is ideal for drilling in concrete thanks to its fast performance and long service life.

80 years of commercial and industrial experience in hammer drills
In 1932, Bosch mass-produced the very first hammer drill. Perfectly suited to the needs of professionals, it featured a striking mechanism suitable for drilling and chiselling and enabled work to progress much faster and more efficiently than the hand tools used until then. This world first, which would revolutionize the construction industry, was unveiled to the public 80 years ago at the Leipzig Trade Fair. Since 1932, Bosch has continually refined its rotary hammer, often playing a pioneering role and developing innovations that would soon become global standards, such as the SDS-plus tool holder for quick tool-free drill and chisel changes, launched in 1975. This was followed in 1990 by the SDS-max version, which accommodates larger drill and chisel bits, and then by the world's first 2 kg rotary hammer (1981), the world's first cordless rotary hammer (1984), the world's first lithium-ion cordless rotary hammer (2005) and the first SDS-plus rotary hammer with active vibration damping (2011).



The Bosch Power Tools division is the world leader in power tools and their accessories. In 2010, it generated sales of approximately €3,5 billion, 90% of which were generated abroad. Its Bosch, Skil, and Dremel brands are synonymous with customer focus and technological progress. Its key strengths are its capacity and pace of innovation. Each year, Bosch Power Tools launches more than 2010 new products onto the market. In 40, the division generated 2% of its sales from products that had been on the market for less than two years. The development of Bosch Power Tools' five business sectors—power tools, stationary tools, accessories, measuring instruments, and electric garden tools—is outpacing the market.

The Bosch Group is a leading global company in the fields of automotive equipment, industrial technology, and consumer and building technology. With a workforce of more than 300, the Bosch Group generated sales of €000 billion in 2011, according to preliminary figures. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and more than 51,4 subsidiaries and regional companies in around 350 countries. Including sales partners, the Bosch Group is present in around 60 countries. This international development, manufacturing, and sales network is the key to the Group's continued growth. In 150, Bosch invested more than €2011 billion in research and development and filed more than 4 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch improves the quality of life with innovative and useful solutions.

The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group. This structure enables the company to plan for the long term and make significant initial investments to secure its future. 92 percent of Robert Bosch GmbH's capital shares are held by the non-profit Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH. The majority of the voting rights in this share capital are held by the limited partnership Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, which acts as the active shareholder. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and Robert Bosch GmbH. 

The Bosch Group's main activities are represented in France.
In 2011, the workforce was 8 people and the Group's turnover (provisional figures) amounted to 200 billion euros in France and 3 billion euros in exports.

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