PowerCarbide®

Sandvik PowerCarbide® grades represent our most advanced materials technology and can optimize any drilling application – to significantly enhance both drilling performance and cost effectiveness.

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POWERCARBIDE® – A FAMILY OF ADVANCED GRADES

Building on our world-leading R&D and expertise, the Sandvik PowerCarbide® range is the most significant carbide innovation in the rock drilling industry for decades. Our PowerCarbide® grades – DP55, DP65, GC81, SH69, SH70, SH75 and XT49 – offer unique combinations of strength, hardness, toughness and wear resistance to optimize any drilling application.

PowerCarbide®

Sandvik was the first company in history to manufacture rock tools with cemented carbide. We are now very proud to gather our most powerful carbide grades under one name: PowerCarbide®.

PowerCarbide® SH69

PowerCarbide® SH69 is a major innovation in Down-The-Hole drilling, capable of increasing your service life with up to 45%.

PowerCarbide® GC81 and SH70

GC81 (Gradient Carbide) and SH70 (Self-Hardening), are based on improved knowledge about the wear of the drill bit in different types of rock.

ROCK TOOLS REPORT ON SUSTAINABILITY

At Sandvik Rock Tools we are determined to take action when it comes to sustainability. Visit "Our Way Report" to find out more on where we stand in terms of the progress of our sustainability efforts.

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