Guide

How to drill and clean an anchor hole

How to drill and clean an anchor hole. Practical limitations, base checks and next step.

Diameter, depth, perpendicularity and cleanliness are part of the fixing system. Mark required depth on the bit.

Method basis: Rigips/Knauf system guidance and Fischer/Hilti fixing-selection principles. Final parameters always come from the selected product data.

How to plan the installation

Match hammer mode to the base and clean the hole using the prescribed brush, pump or extraction method.

Common mistake

Do not repair a loose hole with random filler or continue with a worn, oversized bit.

Pre-start check