What is core drilling?

When you need to create a precise cylindrical hole in a concrete surface - such as a wall or a floor - core drilling (sometimes known as concrete coring) is the service for you.

Aside from concrete, core drilling can also be used to drill circular holes in other solid surfaces, including stone, masonry or asphalt.

Using the core drilling technique, we cut through the surface in question using a specialised core bit that attaches to the end of a core drill, using diamond-tipped segments that allow us to drill a perfect round-shaped hole.

From horizontal surfaces to vertically inverted or angled objects, core drilling delivers a high level of precision when cutting through concrete or other surfaces.

What is core drilling used for?

Core drilling has a wide range of applications across different types of construction projects, including:

  • Holding safety rails, fencing, signage posts and bollards
  • Anchoring items such as bolts, dowel bars and lifting points
  • Securing objects like benches and tables
  • Facilitating electrical wiring, conduits, ducting and piping
  • Supporting plumbing, sprinkler systems and pipes
  • Installing HVAC systems
  • Material analysis (retrieving core samples)

Benefits of core drilling

Core drilling offers a number of advantages over other techniques.

  • Less noise and vibration: Core drilling produces minimal noise and vibration compared to other tools such as hammer drills, with much less disturbance to the surrounding materials.
  • Greater precision and accuracy: Core drilling is a great choice when you require a precise hole; the accuracy of core drilling significantly reduces the need for rectification following penetration.
  • Effective on hard surfaces, including steel: Core drilling can be used on a wide variety of hard materials and can even cut through reinforced steel.

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