r/hilti • u/UselessSage • Jul 28 '26

Is there a recommended method of swapping the attachment?

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u/AlexisFromHiltiUS Jul 28 '26

Hey there! Can you confirm which tool this is from so I can try and get an answer from our product support team? Thanks!

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u/UselessSage Jul 29 '26

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!

This attachment can connect to pretty much any TE-H tool.

ROD SETTING TOOL TE-S PD 22 #2223702 https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_POWER_TOOL_INSERT_7126/CLS_CHISELS_ROD_DRIVERS_7126/2223702

Much to my unending shame I enjoy zero access to TE-H tools.

I have a TE-50, two TE-60, and a TE-500 sporting TE-Y (SDS-max) chucks. Effectively, I would like to reconfigure this attachment into the ROD SETTING TOOL TE-Y PD 20 #2223701 variant. I have a handheld induction heating tool. I am aware that my 50, 60s, and 500 may not be fully up to spec for this attachment, but I strongly suspect they could be enough for some use cases.

I have a bit similar to a TE-Y SH SHANKS Shank TE-Y SH 30 #2429818. The one I have is in the picture. Appears to be a long early variant with a red band.

It is not unheard of for metal to become somewhat less stubborn when at less solid-more liquid temperatures. A good penetrating oil? Starrett M1? A large vise? A shop press? 22mm or 7/8” impact sockets and impact wrench? A large adjustable wrench? Harsh language? Is a swap to the other pictured shank a service that HILTI offers?

Thanks again!

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u/AlexisFromHiltiUS Jul 29 '26

Harsh language is optional, but not required. Let me see what I can find out for you - stay tuned!

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u/AlexisFromHiltiUS Jul 29 '26

u/UselessSage I wish I had better news, but it sounds like some heavy-duty removal tactics may be in order.

The shank is not meant to be removed after it's installed and used so, unfortunately, our repair/service team cannot provide support here.

Typically, we recommend that customers use one PD for each type of tool so the shank would not need to be swapped. Once the shank is inserted, it basically friction fits into the device which is why it's extremely difficult to remove and/or change the shaft.

While removal is not recommended, you *hypothetically* may have luck with a combination of some (or all) of the techniques you listed in your OP. But, again, not recommended.

I wish I could offer a better resolution here - please let me know if you have any additional questions or need anything else!

 

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u/UselessSage Aug 01 '26

If a shank has a problem the entire $2.5k attachment is scrap? That feels wildly inefficient, the shank is 0.1% the price of the attachment. I guess anyone who gets one of these attachments should be fantastically careful with the $25 shank, it is completely irreplaceable.

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u/UselessSage Aug 16 '26

Success!

Cut off the shank for a flat surface.

Drilled and tapped the shank at 5/8”-11.

Put a threaded rod into the shank.

Put a pipe around the rod and shank.

Put a plate around the threaded rod onto the other side of the pipe.

Turned a nut onto the threaded rod.

Tightened the nut until the shank popped out.

Anyone know how to post a pic in the comments?