If a hole isn’t cleaned before installing an anchor, it won’t properly adhere and will inevitably cause headaches later on. Hilti created SafeSet to simplify the process using two different methods:
- A hollow-drill bit and vacuum system that removes dust and debris during the drilling process
- A proprietary anchor element, such as a Hilti HIT-Z rod, which requires no hole cleaning prior to install (highest load values in the industry)
Since OSHA’s increased silica dust regulations in 2016, many companies have developed similar technologies, but similar doesn’t mean equal. While other products might be able to remove dust and debris during installation, other aspects of the design fail where Hilti succeeds.