PGM Certification Board for Masonry Drill Bits informs on the suitability of hammer drill bits (SDSplus and SDSmax) and percussion drill bits for safe anchor fixings.
Benefits of the PGM seal for anchor installers
- Suitable drill bits can be identified easily with the PGM seal
- No need to check the drill bit diameter at construction site
- Drill bits with PGM seal originate from a monitored manufacturing plant
- Drill bits comply with the tolerances according to the ETA and the installation instructions
- Traceability of the drill bits by unambiguous marking
- Prevention of liability problems through the use of non suitable drill bits
- No binding to a particular drill bit supplier
Benefits of the PGM seal for anchor manufacturers
- Easy reference on drill bit with PGM seal in the installation instruction
- No need to define drill bit tolerances in the installation instruction
- Drill bit tolerances meet the specifications of EOTA for the assessment tests
- Prevention of liability problems through insufficient information on suitable drill bits
- Traceability of the drill bits by unambiguous marking
