TE-YX (SDS Max) Imperial hammer drill bit
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Ultimate SDS Max (TE-Y) hammer drill bit for exceptional concrete drilling performance (imperial)
- Connection end: TE-Y (SDS Max)
- Base material: Reinforced concrete, Concrete, Masonry, Brick, Limestone
- Working mode: Hammer drilling
Features & Applications
- Solid carbide head – superior drilling speed, maximum robustness and less jamming when hitting rebar
- Heat-treated flute offers superior wear resistance
- Indicator mark – the bit is suitable for setting anchors as long as this mark is visible
- In the unlikely event of breakage, the drill bit will be considered for replacement as long as the wear mark on the helix is still visible
- Unbeatable efficiency with our ultimate SDS Max drilling system – up to 50% higher concrete drilling speed and up to 30% longer battery life when you use your Hilti rotary hammer with Hilti TE-YX drill bits
- Drilling holes for chemical anchors
- Drilling holes for post-installed rebar connections
- Drilling holes for medium- and heavy-duty anchors
- Drilling through-holes and penetrations in reinforced concrete and masonry
- Installing rebars using Hilti injectable adhesive mortar
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TE-YX SDS Max hammer drill bit
Hilti's optimized drill bit portfolio offers up to 30% longer bit life for reinforced concrete drilling applications
One third of drilled holes involve hitting rebar, which creates delays that can quickly add up down the line.
The new 1/2" and 5/8" TE-YX drill bits have 13x more lifetime on rebar versus the previous generation. Additionally, the entire TE-YX portfolio has up to a 30% longer lifetime for drilling in reinforced concrete.
With the largest size range offering in the market, Hilti is the top choice for all your concrete drilling jobs.
Drill faster in concrete, even when hitting rebar

The first ever SDS Max six-cutter drill bit: 1-3/8" and up
New additional cutting edges on bit diameters 1-3/8” and up offer an improved hold on base material and minimize direct or partial rebar hits that often cause a bit to jam.
Advantages at a glance
- Up to 50% longer lifetime
- Virtually no jamming in rebar hits
- Stronger and lighter body construction

The four cutting edges TE-YX redesigned: 1/2 to 1-1/4"
Redesigned by our engineers for increased effectiveness on reinforced concrete, our 1/2” to 1-1/4” drill bits feature optimized heads with four cutting edges.
Advantages at a glance
- Up to 30% faster rebar drilling saves valuable time
- Optimized full carbide head for aggressive drilling progress and longer lifetime

Backed by a wear mark warranty
We stand 100% behind our TE-YX drill bits. Our warranty is simple and easy on the customer. No need to track receipts or read between the lines of fine print. Simply put, if your bit breaks, bends, or becomes unusable and the wear mark is still visible, we’ll replace it at no charge to you.