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quipped with a 1 500-watt
high-performance motor,
this impact drill effort-
lessly completes even
tough jobs on the con-
struction site due to its
high overload capability. The optimised
speed ensures fast work progress when
non-impact dry drilling with diamond core
cutters up to 162 millimetres in diameter.
The two-speed gearbox is an advantage
for working with various different materials.
The large spread between first and second
gear enables not only the use of diamond
core cutters in the low speed range, but also
impact drilling applications with high speed
and impact rate. In addition, the Bosch
GSB 162-2 RE Professional can be used for
demanding stirring and screw driving appli-
cations, working with hole saws, and drilling
in materials such as stone or wood. Precise
work is supported by the adjustable speed
pre-selection. The rotating brush plate
provides equal power in forward and reverse
rotation, which is especially an advantage
when driving screws.
Safe handling, even when
performing tough jobs
Increased work safety is provided by the
‘Anti-Rotation’ overload clutch. The radial
and axial secured auxiliary handle and the
main handle with soft grip coverings ensure
a secure hold on the new impact drill, even in
demanding applications. The restart protec-
tion prevents the Bosch GSB 162-2 RE Profes-
sional from automatically restarting after
a power cut. The automatic locking of the
16-millimeter keyed chuck also contributes
to safe and easy handling. A ball grommet
provides more freedom of movement and
prevents cable breaks. With these functions,
the Bosch GSB 162-2 RE Professional is one
of the optimum tools for versatile use by
electricians, plumbers or carpenters.
COVER STORY
The Bosch Group is a leading global
supplier of technology and services.
In the areas of automotive and indus-
trial technology, consumer goods,
and building technology, some
275 000 associates generated sales of
€38,2-billion in fiscal 2009. The Bosch
Group comprises Robert Bosch and
its more than 300 subsidiaries and
regional companies in over 60 coun-
tries. If its sales and service partners
are included, then Bosch is repre-
sented in roughly 150 countries.
This worldwide development,
manufacturing, and sales network is
the foundation for growth. Each year,
Bosch spends more than €3,5-billion
for research and development,
and applies for some 3 800 patents
worldwide. With all its products and
services, Bosch enhances the quality
of life by providing solutions which
are both innovative and beneficial.
Fast facts
• The Bosch 15 00-watt high-
performance motor with high
overload capability for particularly
hard applications.
• Fast work progress when drilling
with diamond core cutters due to
optimised speed.
• ‘Anti-Rotation’ overload clutch for
increased work safety.
The company was set up in Stuttgart
in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861–1942)
as ‘Workshop for PrecisionMechanics
and
Electrical
Engineering’.
The
special
ownership
struc-
ture of Robert Bosch guaran-
tees the entrepreneurial freedom
of the Bosch Group, making it
possible for the company to plan
over the long term and to under-
take significant up-front invest-
ments in the safeguarding of its
future. Ninety-two percent of the
share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH
is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung, a
charitable foundation.
The majority of voting rights are
held by Robert Bosch Industrietreu-
hand KG, an industrial trust. The
entrepreneurial ownership func-
tions are carried out by the trust.
The remaining shares are held by the
Bosch family and by Robert Bosch.