High concentricity and straightness
Pulled through, with the existing hole as its guide, the head vibrates less than a pushed tool and the hole axis does not drift.

COUNTER BORING · 818 SERIES
BBH is a pull counter boring head that machines while being pulled, using the existing hole as a guide. It vibrates less than a pushed tool, so the hole axis does not drift, and because it is under tension the tool does not bend, even in deep holes.
FEATURES
Features of the BBH series, as described in the 2026 BTA Solution catalogue.
Pulled through, with the existing hole as its guide, the head vibrates less than a pushed tool and the hole axis does not drift.
Fibre pads absorb vibration and leave a smooth bore wall.
By design the tool is under tension, so it does not bend and machines deep holes stably.
The chip evacuation design improves productivity.
SPECIFICATIONS
Within each diameter range, the diameter is set by the pad shoe thickness (S · S1 · S2). Values are as in the original 2026 BTA Solution catalogue.
Enter a diameter and press Find. Matching sizes appear here, and their rows are highlighted in the table below.
| Order code | Tube ODmm | dmm | Lmm | Adjustment range | Pad shoes | Cartridge | Insert | Support pad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH-08D38.10-42.30 | 33.0 | 30.0 | 168.00 | - | 818-10-0720-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 0720-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-0720-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-0720-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-08D42.30-46.50 | 33.0 | 30.0 | 168.00 | - | 818-10-0720-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 0720-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-0720-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-0720-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-08D46.50-50.80 | 33.0 | 30.0 | 168.00 | - | 818-10-0720-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 0720-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-0720-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-0720-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-11D50.80-55.00 | 43.0 | 39.0 | 186.00 | - | 818-10-1030-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 1030-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-1030-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-1030-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-11D55.00-59.20 | 43.0 | 39.0 | 186.00 | - | 818-10-1030-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 1030-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-1030-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-1030-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-11D59.20-63.50 | 43.0 | 39.0 | 186.00 | - | 818-10-1030-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 1030-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-1030-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-1030-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-13D63.50-67.70 | 51.0 | 47.0 | 186.00 | - | 818-10-1235-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 1235-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-1235-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-1235-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-13D67.70-71.90 | 51.0 | 47.0 | 190.50 | - | 818-10-1235-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 1235-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-1235-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-1235-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-13D71.90-76.20 | 51.0 | 47.0 | 190.50 | - | 818-10-1235-S | CTX16-K-LS | TXN 160408 | LNXT 1235-SUP |
| 2 mm | 818-10-1235-S1 | |||||||
| 4.2 mm | 818-10-1235-S2 | |||||||
| BBH-16D76.20-88.90 | 68.0 | 63.0 | 270.00 | 6.35 mm | 818-12-065-S | CTX25-K-LS | TXN 250408 | LNXT35 D075-SUP |
| 12.7 mm | 818-12-065-S1 | |||||||
| BBH-18D88.90-101.60 | 82.0 | 77.0 | 310.00 | 6.35 mm | 818-12-065-S | CTX25-K-LS | TXN 250408 | LNXT35 D085-SUP |
| 12.7 mm | 818-12-065-S1 | |||||||
| BBH-19D101.60-117.60 | 94.0 | 89.0 | 330.00 | 8.0 mm | 818-16-110-S | CTX40-K-LS | TXN 400408 | LNXT50 D100-SUP |
| 16.0 mm | 818-16-110-S1 | |||||||
| BBH-19D117.60-133.60 | 94.0 | 89.0 | 330.00 | 8.0 mm | 818-16-110-S | CTX40-K-LS | TXN 400408 | LNXT50 D100-SUP |
| 16.0 mm | 818-16-110-S1 | |||||||
| BBH-19D133.60-149.60 | 94.0 | 89.0 | 380.00 | 8.0 mm | 818-16-110-S | CTX40-K-LS | TXN 400408 | LNXT50 D130-SUP |
| 16.0 mm | 818-16-110-S1 | |||||||
| BBH-20D149.60-165.60 | 106.0 | 101.0 | 400.00 | 8.0 mm | 818-16-110-S | CTX40-K-LS | TXN 400408 | 430.32-16D140.00 |
| 16.0 mm | 818-16-110-S1 |
PARTS
Components by order code, with pad shoe and cartridge sizes.
| Order code | Support pad screw | Sub guide pad | Blank fibre pad | Sub guide pad screw | Blank fibre pad screw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBH-08D38.10-42.30 | 416.1-832-M3.0 | 142030-F | 5571 001-05 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0306 |
| BBH-08D42.30-46.50 | 416.1-832-M3.0 | 142030-F | 5571 001-05 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0306 |
| BBH-08D46.50-50.80 | 416.1-832-M3.0 | 142030-F | 5571 001-05 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0306 |
| BBH-11D50.80-55.00 | 416.1-833-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-06 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0410 |
| BBH-11D55.00-59.20 | 416.1-833-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-06 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0410 |
| BBH-11D59.20-63.50 | 416.1-833-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-06 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0410 |
| BBH-13D63.50-67.70 | 416.1-833-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-06 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0410 |
| BBH-13D67.70-71.90 | 416.1-833-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-06 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0410 |
| BBH-13D71.90-76.20 | 416.1-833-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-06 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0410 |
| BBH-16D76.20-88.90 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-07 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0512 |
| BBH-18D88.90-101.60 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | 142067-F | 5571 001-08 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0614 |
| BBH-19D101.60-117.60 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | 142067-F | 5571 001-09 | 5513 020-01-M3.5 | CML-0614 |
| BBH-19D117.60-133.60 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | 202582-F | 5571 001-09 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | CML-0614 |
| BBH-19D133.60-149.60 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | 202582-F | 5571 001-10 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | CML-0816 |
| BBH-20D149.60-165.60 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | 202582-F | 5571 001-10 | 5513 020-26-M5.0 | CML-0816 |
| Pad shoes | Imm | Wmm | Smm | Screw | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 818-10-0720-S | 26 | 10 | 1.5 | - | — |
| 818-10-0720-S1 | 26 | 10 | 2.5 | - | — |
| 818-10-0720-S2 | 26 | 10 | 3.6 | - | — |
| 818-10-1030-S | 36 | 15 | 2 | - | — |
| 818-10-1030-S1 | 36 | 15 | 3 | - | — |
| 818-10-1030-S2 | 36 | 15 | 4.1 | - | — |
| 818-10-1235-S | 41 | 17 | 2 | - | — |
| 818-10-1235-S1 | 41 | 17 | 3 | - | — |
| 818-10-1235-S2 | 41 | 17 | 4.1 | - | — |
| 818-12-065-S | 48 | 22 | 6.5 | CML-0410 | L-3.0 |
| 818-12-065-S1 | 48 | 22 | 10 | CML-0410 | L-3.0 |
| 818-16-110-S | 65 | 32 | 11 | CML-0515 | L-3.0 |
| 818-16-110-S1 | 65 | 32 | 15 | CML-0515 | L-3.0 |
| Cartridge | Insert | Fmm | Lmm | Insert screw | Insert screw driver | Cartridge screw | Cartridge screw driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTX16-K-LS | TXN160408-G-L | 16 | 32 | 5513 020-02-M4 | TORX PLUS-T15 | CML-0515 | L-4.0 |
| CTX25-K-LS | TXN250408-G-L | 24 | 54 | 5513 020-55-M5 | TORX PLUS-T20 | CML-0825 | L-6.0 |
| CTX40-K-LS | TXN400708-G-L | 32 | 56 | 5513 020-14-M6 | TORX PLUS-T25 | CML-1030 | L-8.0 |
| Insert | Imm | Wmm | Smm |
|---|---|---|---|
| TXN160408-G-L | 10.9 | 11.9 | 4.76 |
| TXN250408-G-L | 17.2 | 18.8 | 4.76 |
| TXN400708-G-L | 23.5 | 25.5 | 7.00 |
| Material | 1st-choice grade | 2nd-choice grade |
|---|---|---|
| Steel (P) | HM3 | SM3 |
| Stainless steel (M) | SM3 | IM3 |
| Cast iron (K) | HM3 | SM3 |
| Non-ferrous metals (N) | SM3 | IM3 |
| Difficult-to-cut materials · heat-resistant alloys (S) | IM3 | SM3 |
SHIM SETS
Shims behind the cartridges and pads fine-tune the diameter.
| Cartridge | Thicknessmm | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| CTX16-K-LS | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | CX-160420 |
| CTX25-K-LS | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | CX-250420 |
| CTX40-K-LS | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | CX-400420 |
| Pad shoes | Thicknessmm | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| 818-12-065-S | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 818-12-650420 |
| 818-16-110-S | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 818-16-110420 |
| 818-18-300-R | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 818-18-300420 |
| 818-26-500-R | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 818-26-500420 |
| Fibre guide pad | Thicknessmm | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| 142067-F | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 670420F |
| 202582-F | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 820420F |
| Support pad | Thicknessmm | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| LNXT 0618-SUP | 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 (4 pcs each) | 800-060420 |
| LNXT 0720-SUP | 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 (4 pcs each) | 800-070420 |
| LNXT 0825-SUP | 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 (4 pcs each) | 800-080420 |
| LNXT 1030-SUP | 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 (4 pcs each) | 800-100420 |
| LNXT 1235-SUP | 0.02 · 0.03 · 0.05 (4 pcs each) | 800-120420 |
| Support pad | Thicknessmm | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| LNXT35DXXX-SUP | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 0350420 |
| LNXT50DXXX-SUP | 0.05 · 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.5 (4 pcs each) | 0500420 |
| Blank fibre pad | Thicknessmm | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| 5571 001-08 | 1.0 (3 pcs each) | 00108-1 |
| 5571 001-09 | 1.0 (3 pcs each) | 00109-1 |
| 5571 001-10 | 1.0 (3 pcs each) | 00110-1 |
| 5571 001-11 | 1.0 (3 pcs each) | 00111-1 |
| 5571 001-12 | 1.0 (3 pcs each) | 00112-1 |
COUNTER BORING LINE-UP
One diameter range, two methods: push (TBH) and pull (BBH).
Tell us the existing hole diameter, target diameter, depth and machine, and we will suggest the right head.