Saudi Power Tool Names — Local Terms, Technical Names & Prices

One tool, several names. A Saudi contractor asks for a «صاروخ» (saroukh, literally "rocket"), the invoice says "angle grinder", and the catalogue says Angle Grinder — all the same machine. The mismatch causes real purchasing errors: the wrong item ordered, a drill bit that will not fit the machine, a breaker bought where a rotary hammer was needed.

This glossary maps the spoken Saudi market terms to their technical and English names, with the actual price range at Ronix Saudi Arabia. Prices are current as of September 2026 and include VAT.

Complete terminology table

Saudi market term	Technical Arabic	English	Used for	Price (SAR)
صاروخ (saroukh)	جلاخة زاوية	Angle Grinder	Cutting and grinding steel, tile, concrete	139 – 799
صاروخ رقبة طويلة	جلاخة قائمة	Die Grinder	Finishing in tight spaces	229 – 359
هامر (hammer) · شاكوش دوّار	مطرقة دوّارة	Rotary Hammer	Drilling concrete and block, SDS system	259 – 2,719
هامر هدم · شاكوش هدم	مطرقة هدم	Demolition Hammer	Breaking only — no rotation	459 – 1,109
شنيور دقّاق · دريل دقّاق	مثقاب مطرقي	Impact Drill	Block, light concrete, wood	159 – 819
دريل · شنيور	مثقاب لاسلكي	Cordless Drill	General drilling and driving	239 – 469
رشّاش (rashash) · مفتاح صدم	مفتاح ربط صدمي	Impact Wrench	High-torque nuts and bolts	419 – 1,819
سكروب (skroub)	مفكّ يدوي	Screwdriver	Hand driving	7 – 47
سكروب جبس	مفكّ كهربائي	Electric Screwdriver	Drywall and partition fixing	159 – 339
بنطة حديد	لقمة HSS	HSS Drill Bit	Metal and wood	7 – 15
بنطة خرسانة · ريشة	لقمة خرسانة	Masonry Drill Bit	Block and concrete, round shank	7 – 15
بنطة SDS	لقمة SDS	SDS Drill Bit	Rotary hammers only — grooved shank	7 – 489
ديسك (disc)	قرص قطع	Cutting Disc	Cutting steel and tile with a grinder	7 – 15
بكس (boks)	لقم مفتاح الربط	Socket Set	Nuts in multiple sizes	119 – 179
إسبانة	مفتاح ربط	Spanner / Wrench	Hand tightening	7 – 47
بنسة	زرّادية	Pliers	Gripping, cutting, bending	15
كتر	سكين قص	Utility Cutter	General cutting	7 – 39
ميزان ماء	ميزان استواء	Spirit Level	Levelling	31 – 47
جيكسو · منشار أركت	منشار ترددي	Jigsaw	Curved cuts in wood and metal	459
منشار كوب	منشار كوب TCT	Hole Saw	Large round openings	23 – 31
هيكسو	إطار منشار حديد	Hacksaw	Hand-cutting metal	23 – 39
دريمل	أداة دوّارة	Rotary Tool	Engraving and fine finishing	139 – 179
فارة	مسحاج كهربائي	Electric Planer	Levelling wood surfaces	289 – 349
قصّافة رخام	قطّاعة رخام	Marble Cutter	Cutting marble and tile	229 – 619
تكسة	مسدس دبّاسة	Staple Gun	Upholstery and board fixing	47
مفتاح ألن	مفتاح سداسي	Hex Key	Hex-head fasteners	7 – 23
شفّاط	مكنسة كهربائية	Vacuum Cleaner	Wet and dry dust extraction	71 – 469

The four most common ordering mistakes

1. A rotary hammer and an impact drill are not the same machine

The difference is the hammering mechanism, not raw power. An impact drill generates its blow by two ridged discs rubbing together — fine for block, light concrete and intermittent use. A rotary hammer uses a pneumatic piston, delivering far higher impact energy with much less strain on the operator, which is what reinforced concrete and continuous work require.

Rule of thumb: if the hole is larger than 13 mm, or the work is daily in reinforced concrete, you need a rotary hammer. An impact drill in that role burns out within weeks.

2. An SDS bit will not fit an ordinary drill

The SDS shank is grooved so it locks straight into the hammer without a chuck. It cannot be fitted into a standard drill chuck, and the reverse is equally true. When ordering bits, specify the system: SDS-Plus for small and mid-size hammers, SDS-Max for heavy ones.

3. Grinders are specified in inches, not millimetres

The Saudi market trades in inches: 4" = 100 mm, 4.5" = 115, 5" = 125, 7" = 180, 9" = 230. The cutting disc must match the machine exactly — a larger disc will not mount, and a smaller one loses surface speed and wears out quickly.

4. A demolition hammer does not drill

A breaker hammers only, with no rotation, so it cannot drill at all. A rotary hammer does both. Buying a demolition hammer for drilling work is one of the most common and most expensive ordering errors.

Frequently asked questions

What is a "saroukh" (صاروخ) in Saudi tool terminology?

It is the everyday Saudi word for an angle grinder. The technical Arabic is «جلاخة زاوية». The word literally means "rocket" and refers to the tool's shape and speed, not to any specific brand.

What does "hammer" (هامر) mean in the Saudi market?

In Saudi usage «هامر» means a rotary hammer — an electric tool that drills concrete via the SDS system. It is sometimes also used loosely for a demolition hammer, so it is worth specifying «هامر دوّار» (rotary) or «هامر هدم» (demolition) when ordering.

What is "skroub" (سكروب)?

The Saudi market term for a screwdriver, borrowed from the English word. It covers both hand and electric screwdrivers; the electric one is usually called «سكروب جبس» because its most common use is fixing drywall.

What is the difference between بنطة, ريشة and لقمة?

All three mean a drill bit. «بنطة» and «ريشة» are the spoken terms, «لقمة» is the technical one. What actually matters is the type, not the name: HSS for metal, masonry for block and walls, SDS for rotary hammers.

How much does an angle grinder cost in Saudi Arabia?

At Ronix Saudi Arabia an angle grinder starts at SAR 139 for the small sizes (115–125 mm) and reaches SAR 799 for larger, higher-powered models. Prices include VAT and carry 2 Years Warranty.

What is the difference between SDS-Plus and SDS-Max?

They are two different, non-interchangeable mounting systems. SDS-Plus has a 10 mm shank for hammers up to roughly 4 kg; SDS-Max has an 18 mm shank for heavy hammers. Bits must be ordered by system, not by diameter alone.

About Ronix and supply

Ronix is a German power tool and hand tool brand. BRO Global is its authorized distributor in Saudi Arabia. Shipping from Jeddah and Riyadh, 2 Years Warranty on electrical products, and a certified tax invoice with every order.

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