Drills

Electric drills, commonly referred to as power drills, are tools used to drill holes and to tighten or loosen screws and bolts.

At RS, we have a vast range of corded and cordless power drills available from a large selection of brands, including industry leaders like Bosch, DeWALT, and Makita. The range spans 10.8 V to 80 V battery platforms, keyless, quick-change, and SDS Plus chucks, and mains-powered corded models. We deliver fast across the territory, supplying electric drills in Hong Kong for trade and home users.

Types of Electric Drills

Electric power drills differ mainly in their drive mechanism, which determines the materials and fixings each one handles best.

Drill Drivers

Available in corded and cordless versions, drill drivers use adjustable speed and torque settings to switch between drilling and driving, with lower torque giving better control over screws. Angle drill drivers add a 90-degree head for confined spaces.

Combi Drills

A combi drill is a multi-purpose power drill, with most models using a keyless chuck to hold drill bits. It offers high-speed drilling into wood, metal, and plastic, with a hammer action for masonry, and drives screws when fitted with a screwdriving bit.

Impact Drills & Drivers

Impact drills and drivers work like a drill driver but deliver more torque for driving screws and hex bolts. Sold separately in our impact drivers range, they are built for driving long screws and bolts rather than drilling; for larger nuts and bolts, impact wrenches are the dedicated alternative.

Hammer Drills

Hammer drills, stocked in both corded and cordless versions, add a percussive action that increases the force applied to the bit during drilling. Similar in principle to a jackhammer, this action delivers greater force into hard materials such as stone and masonry.

SDS Drills

SDS drills are more powerful versions of a hammer drill and use a slotted drive system to increase the force for drilling and chiselling. They are designed mainly for concrete, stone, masonry, and other heavy-duty work, with cordless SDS Plus models available on 18 V and 36 V platforms.

Magnetic Drills

Magnetic drills (also known as mag drills) are essentially a portable bench drill for metal, with a magnetic base that locks onto the workpiece to prevent movement during drilling. They are most often used with annular cutters for accurate holes in steel and are available as corded 230 V models.

Applications of Electric Drills

Electric drills are used wherever holes need to be bored or fixings driven, from heavy construction and plant maintenance to assembling furniture at home. The right tool depends on the material, the hole diameter, and how often the drill will be in use.

Construction & Renovation

On construction and renovation sites, SDS and hammer drills bore anchor holes in concrete, brick, and blockwork for fixings, brackets, and building services. Cordless models remove trailing leads from the work area, while corded drills keep going through long runs of repetitive drilling.

Electrical Installation

Electricians use drill drivers to fix back boxes, trunking, and cable tray, and SDS drills to bore cable entry holes through masonry walls. Compact 12 V drill drivers suit ceiling voids and distribution boards where access is limited, and their lighter weight reduces fatigue during overhead work.

Metalworking & Fabrication

In fabrication shops, magnetic drills cut accurate holes in steel beams and plate using annular cutters, while drill drivers handle smaller holes in sheet metal. Drilled parts are then typically deburred or finished with grinders before assembly.

Facilities Maintenance

Maintenance teams rely on cordless drill drivers and impact drivers for repairs to fixtures, shelving, signage, and machine guarding across a site. Standardising on one battery platform across tools keeps downtime and spare battery stock to a minimum.

Home DIY & Furniture Assembly

For home use, a cordless drill driver is the most versatile choice, handling picture hooks, shelf brackets, and flat-pack furniture with one tool, while electric screwdrivers suit lighter, repetitive assembly. Use a low clutch setting when driving screws into chipboard so the screw does not strip the hole or split the panel.

Shop Electric Drills at RS Hong Kong

RS is a trusted electric drill supplier and distributor in Hong Kong with a large inventory, so procurement teams can match exact specifications across battery voltage, torque rating, and chuck type from a single power drill supplier. The RS catalogue includes drill drivers, combi, hammer, SDS, and magnetic drills sourced directly from leading brands like Makita, Bosch, DeWALT, and more, all genuine stock with full manufacturer warranty. Electric drill and power drill prices vary with motor type, battery platform, and whether the tool is supplied bare or as a kit. Orders can be placed online or by phone, with the option for bulk orders with special volume pricing quoted on request.

RS also supplies complementary products like wall scanners for locating hidden cables and pipes before drilling, as well as safety goggles, making RS a one-stop procurement source for a complete drilling setup.

RS delivers electric drills across Hong Kong. Delivery is free for RS business account holders, and for all other customers on orders over HK$250, with a HK$50 charge on orders below this. Same working day delivery is available for Hong Kong stock ordered before noon, Monday to Friday, with next working day delivery for orders placed on weekday afternoons. Delivery charges and fees may be subject to change. For full delivery terms, visit the RS Hong Kong delivery page for all options, exclusions, and fees.