Construction World April 2015

COVER STORY

quipped with a 1 500-watt high-performance motor, this impact drill effort- lessly completes even tough jobs on the con- struction site due to its

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861–1942) as ‘Workshop for PrecisionMechanics and Electrical Engineering’. The special ownership struc- ture of Robert Bosch guaran- tees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to under- take significant up-front invest- ments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreu- hand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership func- tions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and indus- trial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 275 000 associates generated sales of €38,2-billion in fiscal 2009. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 coun- tries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is repre- sented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than €3,5-billion for research and development, and applies for some 3 800 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

high overload capability. The optimised speed ensures fast work progress when non-impact dry drilling with diamond core cutters up to 162 millimetres in diameter. The two-speed gearbox is an advantage for working with various different materials. The large spread between first and second gear enables not only the use of diamond core cutters in the low speed range, but also impact drilling applications with high speed and impact rate. In addition, the Bosch GSB 162-2 RE Professional can be used for demanding stirring and screw driving appli- cations, working with hole saws, and drilling in materials such as stone or wood. Precise work is supported by the adjustable speed pre-selection. The rotating brush plate provides equal power in forward and reverse rotation, which is especially an advantage when driving screws. Safe handling, even when performing tough jobs Increased work safety is provided by the ‘Anti-Rotation’ overload clutch. The radial and axial secured auxiliary handle and the main handle with soft grip coverings ensure a secure hold on the new impact drill, even in demanding applications. The restart protec- tion prevents the Bosch GSB 162-2 RE Profes- sional from automatically restarting after a power cut. The automatic locking of the 16-millimeter keyed chuck also contributes to safe and easy handling. A ball grommet provides more freedom of movement and prevents cable breaks. With these functions, the Bosch GSB 162-2 RE Professional is one of the optimum tools for versatile use by electricians, plumbers or carpenters.

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Fast facts • The Bosch 15 00-watt high- performance motor with high overload capability for particularly hard applications. • Fast work progress when drilling with diamond core cutters due to optimised speed. • ‘Anti-Rotation’ overload clutch for increased work safety.

CONSTRUCTION WORLD APRIL 2015