SDS Drill Hire in Sheffield

Local SDS Drill Hire Sheffield

A SDS hammer drill is the ideal tool to use for the drilling of hard brickwork, concrete, and most types of masonry. Unlike a percussion drill a SDS drill can tackle the difficult job of drilling into really hard engineering bricks, concrete, and hard stone. It does this by way of a powerful hammer action mechanism that is built into this type of power tool. It can be obtained for rental from your local tool hire shop.

What does the SDS on a sds drill stand for? 

SDS stands for Special Direct System, although some users refer to it as a "slotted drive system" due to the bits having a slot cut into each side of their shanks. These slots allow the drill bit being used to be hammered forward by the powerful action of the tool, whilst being gripped by ball bearings that locate within the same slots. This differs from a percussion type drill where the drill bit is secured with a jawed chuck. It is also worth noting that sds and sds+ (plus) refer to the same type of tool.

How does a sds hammer drill work?

One of these tools works by way of an internal piston that fires the inserted drill bit back and forth at a high percussion rate. At the same time the motor within the tool rotates the bit around, this dual action allows the tool to deliver a high force that basically rotates and hammers the drill bit through most types of hard construction materials.

The friction of the drill bit being used is kept relatively low -  increasing the effectiveness of this type of power tool. The slots (mentioned above) that are present in the drill bit allow the bit to glide forward and back easily as it is rotated. As you can probably imagine, these "slots" should be greased slightly with each change of drill bit to maintain the performance as well as reliability and ease of drill bit changing.

Are all sds+ drills the same?

If you are looking to hire a sds drill from a tool hire shop in Sheffield you may be offered a choice of models to pick from. All sds drills are hammer drills that are designed for the heavy drilling of hard concrete, masonry, and stone materials.

Usually available to hire are models that are two mode or three mode. A two (2) mode sds drill will work in the hammer action mode mentioned above as well as having a rotary (non-hammer action) action. The rotary action is used for the drilling of metal, plastics, and woodwork and will require a suitable adapter and chuck to be fitted. A three (3) mode sds+ drill also has the addition of a "hammer only" function. When used this stops the rotation of the unit allowing small sized chisel to be fitted, these can be used for light chiselling of masonry, plaster, and soft building materials such as mortar, cement, and breeze / thermal blocks. This "hammer action" mode is also commonly referred to as "rotary stop", and "chisel action" mode by professional users and tool hire shops.

Can you use "normal" drill bits in a sds hammer drill?   

You cannot use "normal" smooth shanked masonry drill bits in a sds+ drill - and there would be no benefit in trying to do so! These heavy duty hammer drills must be fitted with sds+ drill bits which can be freely purchased at your tool rental shop as well as at most DIY superstores. SDS drill bits can also be purchased online from all types of outlets including here.

What are SDS Max drills?

These are a totally different type and specification of drills. SDS Max drills are power tools that have a different "bit" system and which are designed for the drilling of really large diameter holes in masonry.

If your unsure as to which type of hammer drill you need for a particular job - simply ask the tool hire shop for advice! As a rule if you need to drill a hole up to around 24mm in size then a sds hammer drill is what you want. Above this size then you are probably looking at a sds "max" unit.

What about drilling holes for an extractor fan, ductwork, and piping?

A sds drill may be suitable for carrying out the above - but only with a core drill attachment. It all depends on the size of hole that needs drilling, the depth of the hole, and the type of material. Again for advice we recommend you contact your local tool hire company.   

Where can you find a company that offers SDS Drill Hire in Sheffield?

This powerful tool can be rented for use on a temporary basis from Turner Hire based in Sheffield.

It can be hired for a single day, several days, over a weekend, or for an alternative period of time.

Contact Details:

Turner Hire and Sales
426 London Road
(Near Queens Road)
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S2 4ND

Telephone: (0114) 2581682

Cement Mixer Hire in Leeds

The compact sized Belle Minimix 150 is an industry standard cement mixer that is available from most tool hire shops that are in Leeds as well as throughout the whole of the UK.

Belle Minimix 150 Cement Mixer

If you need to use the service of cement mixer hire Leeds, look no further than at one of these machines. They will do most mixing tasks that are required, and don't cost the earth to hire!

Proven reliability and performance:

This particular brand of mixing machines has been proven time and time again to be the make that meets the needs of both the hire company as well as the end user. In fact a large majority of users rate Belle Mixers as the number one choice for cement mixers Worldwide. Their reliability, robustness, and performance stand out amongst other brands when it comes to this type of machinery. 

What does a cement mixer do? 

One of these machines (also referred to as a concrete mixer) uses a rotating drum to combine cement, aggregate, and water to form concrete. Unlike large industrial capacity cement mixers, the Belle Minimix 150 is a portable tool that allows batches of cement to be made on the construction or work site. This could be on a construction site where a team of builders are working, or alternatively it could be in a garden area at a Leeds private address where a "domestic" customer is undertaking a home landscaping project.  

Has cement always been mixed by use of a mixing machine? 

No, and in fact still today cement is still mixed by hand in many situations. For really small batches of cement or concrete hand mixing is entirely acceptable - and maybe the most cost effective solution. The hand mixing of cement is usually carried out in a steel builders wheelbarrow or on a plastic mixing tray.   

Cement Mixing Tray

What types of jobs can you use a mixing tray for? 

A cement mixing tray is ideal for those jobs when you only need to prepare a small quantity of cement, concrete, or mortar. This could be for use when concreting a few fence posts in, carrying out pointing repairs to a patio or a decorative wall in your garden, or for other small jobs that need doing for home building maintenance. 


Advantages and uses of a cement mixer machine:

Your local tool hire shop in Leeds can usually supply you with several variations of the Belle Minimix Cement Mixer. The variations apply to the different "power" options that are available to the end user. When hiring one of these tools you can usually opt for a 110v powered unit, a 240v model, or a petrol engined mixer. 

Home users will normally pick a 240v model, as this is what most householders will use on their domestic mains electric supply, tradespeople however will usually choose the rental of a 110v model. Although a mains transformer will be required to use this type the 110v mixer is safer to use because of the lesser voltage involved.

Need to use a mixer away from where there is a power supply? Consider a petrol engined mixer, one of these can be used where ever you want as long as there is adequate ventilation around the work area where the machine is to be sited. 

When choosing to hire a cement mixer you will find they are:

• Compact in size, can be transported relatively easy
• They can produce a full barrow load or cement, concrete, or mortar
• Their drums have quick mixing paddles
• The electric models have a no volt safety switch
• Can be supplied with a convenient swivel "tip-up" stand
• Are ideal for use with "bagged" aggregates and cement mixes  

How to clean a cement or concrete mixer after use?

This is a job which can be quite time consuming and messy. In fact many householders and builders regularly ask the question of

How do I clean and remove concrete and old mortar from a mixers drum?

When it comes to the removing of old mortar there are several ways you can do this:

1. Chisel or hammer off the old cement and concrete 
2. Use an acid type cleaner 
3. Use a dedicated concrete cleaning liquid / solution

In each case please ensure you follow the appropriate instructions and safety guidelines. PPE must always be used when carrying out the cleaning of old cement, concrete, or mortar. 

What about spillages that come out of a mixers drum? 

Splashes and spillages can come out of a mixers drum when it is in use or when it is being cleaned. These splashes can not only soil surface areas and other objects around where the mixer is sited, they can also cause injury to people too.

Each year a fair number of people receive hospital treatment because of splashes received in their eyes or faces from materials that are flung out of mixers drum. It therefore makes sense to try and prevent this. The same goes for any damage that is caused from a stray stone or pebble that may be thrown out of a mixers drum - it is better to prevent this from happening in the first place, or at least reduce the risk to a minimum.

How to prevent splashes whilst using or cleaning a mixer:

One of the best ways to do this is to cover the aperture on the drum up with a cement mixer lid. No doubt this is something which a lot of builders and landscapers do anyway - probably with an old dustbin lid or a piece of wood that they have lying around. But there is a modern dedicated lid that you can buy now in the UK. One of these attachments simply pushes into the drum giving it a snug fit to stop materials being thrown out. A "lid" will not prevent all splashes from occurring, bit it will reduce it to a very large degree. Most "lids" are manufactured from a plastic or a soft resin type material giving it a good service life as well as being robust, such as the one sold under the UK Splashstoppa © brand name. Read more on the splashstoppa

Where can you find a company that offers Cement Mixer Hire in Leeds?

This popular item of equipment can be sourced on a temporary basis from Insta Hire Leeds.

It can be rented for a single day, several days, over a weekend, or for an alternative period of time.

Private customers as well as the trade are catered for at their tool hire shop in Leeds. 

Contact Details:

Insta Hire
Hudswell Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1AG

Telephone: (0113) 4840400



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