Engineers Hammers
Hammers and Striking Tools
Engineers hammers to DIN 1041 are the standard striking tool in metalworking: a hardened head with face and cross pein, head weights from 100 to 2000 g, handle in wood or fibreglass. Selection follows head weight and handle length, since both determine the energy delivered, and the grip material: fibreglass keeps its shape in damp conditions and changing temperatures, wood absorbs more vibration. For areas subject to explosion protection requirements the category carries non-sparking club and sledge hammers with beryllium copper heads from 450 g to 12 kg, with wood or fibreglass grips. Electricians hammers at 300 g and plastic hammers with a replaceable face complete the range. The category holds 68 articles, mainly from Bahco, supplemented by C.K, Wiha, Bernstein, Wera and Proxxon.
| Type | Head weight | Head material | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers hammer | 200 to 300 g | tool steel | DIN 1041, wooden handle |
| Electricians hammer | 300 g | tool steel | ball pein, U-shaped striking face |
| Plastic hammer | 333 g | Polyflex | 32 mm insert, replaceable |
| Non-sparking club hammer | 1 to 4 kg | beryllium copper | wood or fibreglass grip |
| Non-sparking sledge hammer | 450 g to 12 kg | beryllium copper | fibreglass grip |
Typical applications: driving drifts, chisels and split pins during maintenance; straightening steel sections and sheet metal; centre punching before drilling at the bench; assembly in switchgear and plant construction; non-sparking work on pipework and fittings in potentially explosive areas; freeing seized joints with club and sledge hammers.
