Core Drilling Machines Applications and Uses

Learn more about core drilling machines

By Marjorie Gilbert
Core drilling machines are very useful machines that lend themselves to construction--especially concrete construction. Core drilling machines can come in various configurations: gas powered core drill or even a portable core drilling machine. Whatever the configuration, these machines will help make the construction go more quickly and effectively.

Concrete drilling equipment can be useful in various applications. Below, you will find information about core drilling machines applications and uses. This will help your company find the best core drilling machine for your company. This information can also help you in purchasing a new or used core drilling machine.

1. Use concrete core drilling machines in preparation for fasteners.

2. Employ a concrete coring machine to set railings in concrete.

3. Make use of core drill machine to install plumbing, electrical or HVAC.

 

Let core drill machines make setting fasteners easy

The core drill machines that work well for setting fasteners, anchors and rebar are often electric. They are hand-held tools--some of the smallest of the smallest of the concrete drilling machines. They are able to drill without shock, making them easier to use for the operator. Installing the anchors and fasteners can be installed more quickly with these machines.
Try: CS Unitec has hand-held core drilling machines that work well for setting fasteners. Contractor's Direct has also a selection of hand-held core drilling machines.

Employ core drilling machines to set railings

The core drilling machines that are used to set railings have larger bits and are able to take larger cores from concrete than the hand-held machines. This is helpful for setting railings in concrete. After the core is removed, the railing can be set with epoxy to secure it still further. The core drill machines can be secured to the surface of the concrete with bolts. In order to set the bolts, you will need a hammer drill for tap the holes for the bolts.
Try: Kor-It has a selection of core drilling machines that work well for this purpose. Humbolt Manufacturing also has core drilling machines that work well for this application.

Use concrete core drilling machines for setting utilities

Concrete core drilling is essential for setting utilities such as HVAC as well as electrical and plumbing. These machines are the largest of the concrete core drilling machines. They help make the process of laying utilities after concrete has been poured far easier. The concrete core drilling machine allows the operator to be specific in the placement of the holes for the utilities so that the integrity of the concrete can be preserved..
Try: B & D Concrete Cutting and Taylor's Concrete Cutting have the machines that work well for setting utilities.