Non-sparking hammers
Non-sparking tools
Non-sparking hammers made from copper-beryllium (CuBe) are mandatory in Ex zones where a steel striking tool would present an ignition risk. Bahco divides the range into sledge hammers (NSB500) from 1 to 4 kg and heavy sledges (NSB502) from 450 g up to 12 kg, each available with either a wooden handle or an impact- and fracture-resistant fibreglass handle (suffix -FB). All heads are copper-beryllium, reliably spark-free and non-magnetic.
The range is complemented by engineer's hammers (NSB504) with fibreglass handle in weights from 100 g to 1.5 kg for more precise work. The broad weight coverage addresses applications from driving small wedges accurately to breaking heavy-duty joints in process industries.
| Series | Type | Weight range | Handle options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahco NSB500 | Sledge hammer | 1 - 4 kg | Wood / fibreglass (-FB) |
| Bahco NSB502 | Heavy sledge | 450 g - 12 kg | Fibreglass (-FB) |
| Bahco NSB504 | Engineer's hammer | 100 g - 1.5 kg | Fibreglass (-FB) |
Typical applications: Assembly and maintenance in ATEX zones 1/2 and 21/22, process industries (refinery, chemicals, petrochemicals), mining, explosives and ammunition manufacturing, and offshore installations. Engineer's hammers (NSB504) are additionally used for driving wedges, bolts and pins in spark-sensitive areas.
