Real power
The power given out by the perforator directly to the drill or other working equipment. This figure is inevitably lower than the power consumption (see below) due to energy losses in the tool mechanisms.
In general, higher net power means more efficiency and productivity; the reverse side of these advantages is an increase in price, energy consumption, dimensions and weight (however, the latter is not always a drawback for rotary hammers). In addition, note that tools with similar useful power values may differ in the ratio of chiseling speed and impact power: remember, a higher frequency means less energy for each individual impact, and vice versa. So the big numbers in this paragraph can mean both high efficiency when working with hard, stubborn materials, and good performance on relatively simple tasks; these features need to be specified separately.
Also, by the ratio of useful and consumed power, one can evaluate the efficiency of the tool in terms of energy consumption: the lower the power consumption (with the same useful power), the more efficient this model is. The downside of energy efficiency is often increased cost, but it can be recouped fairly quickly in energy savings, especially if you work long hours and often.
Power consumption
Rated power consumed by the rotary hammer during operation. Usually, the maximum power consumption in normal operation is taken as the nominal power.
In general, the higher this indicator, the heavier and more performant the rotary hammer is, the more advanced its performance usually turns out to be. On the other hand, the electricity consumption of such tools is high. In addition, note that with the same power consumption, the actual set of individual characteristics for different tools may be different. For example, frequency and impact energy are inversely related, and for the same power input, higher frequency usually means less individual impact energy. So, according to this parameter, it is worth evaluating only the overall level of the instrument; for accurate selection for specific tasks, you need to pay attention to more specific characteristics.
Also note that power consumption data can be useful for some tasks related to catering — for example, if a construction site is powered by an autonomous generator and you need to estimate the load on this energy source.
Impact energy
The energy transmitted by the perforator to the material being processed upon impact; the higher this indicator, the stronger and more powerful each individual blow.
First of all, we recall that the energy of impacts is directly related to their frequency: an increase in frequency leads to a decrease in energy. Therefore, for models where the number of strokes can be adjusted, this paragraph usually gives the maximum energy achieved at the minimum speed of operation.
In general, higher impact energy improves efficiency when working with hard, stubborn materials, but requires more motor power (especially if it has to be combined with a high frequency). Therefore, it is worth choosing according to this parameter, taking into account specific tasks. So, for occasional use in everyday life, an energy of 2 J or less is enough, for home repair work of medium intensity, at least 3 J is desirable; a power of
4 J or more is already considered high; and in some industrial-grade perforators, this figure can reach 30 J.
Number of thrusts
The number of beats per minute provided by the punch. For models in which the beat frequency can be adjusted, this item indicates the entire adjustment range, for example "1600 — 3000".
High impact frequency, on the one hand, increases the productivity of the tool and can significantly reduce the time required for work. On the other hand, with the same engine power, an increase in the number of strokes per minute leads to a decrease in the energy of each stroke. Therefore, among heavy performant devices, a low frequency is often found — up to 2500 beats / min and even lower. And the ability to adjust the frequency of impacts allows you to adjust the hammer to the specific situation, depending on what is more important — productivity or the ability to cope with hard, stubborn material. For example, for old crumbling brickwork, you can set the speed higher, and for working with stone or dense concrete, it is better to reduce the frequency of impacts by directing engine power to increase the energy of each impact.
Summing up, we can say this: when choosing a perforator, you should focus on both the number of strokes and the impact energy. Detailed recommendations on this subject for specific situations can be found in special sources.
Rated load speed
The revolutions developed by the rotary hammer motor at the rated load on the tool.
Rated is usually considered the greatest load that the tool is able to transfer without breakage for a sufficiently long operation. Anyway, this parameter is indicated relatively rarely, since idle speed is traditionally considered the main characteristic (see "Number of revolutions" above). However, load speed data also allows you to evaluate some of the features of the rock drill. So, higher rated load speeds (at the same idle speed) in fact means at least higher productivity, and in many cases also the ability to cope with complex tasks more efficiently.
Max. torque
The maximum torque developed by the rotary hammer.
Without going into too much detail, torque can be described as the working force of a tool. For drilling with impact, this indicator is not of fundamental importance — we recall that the rotation of the nozzle in this mode performs an auxiliary function, and the key parameters are the frequency and energy of impacts. But with traditional drilling, without impact, the torque directly determines the effectiveness of the tool. The higher it is, the more powerful the impact on the material being processed, and the larger the drilling diameter this model can provide. However tools with similar drilling diameter limits may differ in torque; in such cases, you should assume that more operating force requires a more powerful motor and affects the cost, but it contributes to reliability and provides additional guarantee in case of some abnormal situations.
Max. hole saw ⌀
The maximum tool diameter that can be used with a rotary hammer when drilling with a hollow core. Crowns are used to create holes of large diameter (from 40 mm) in hard materials such as reinforced concrete and stone. See "Maximum drilling diameter in wood" for details on the maximum diameter.
