Facom Carbon Steel Engineer's Hammer with Graphite Handle, 1kg / 401096

NF E 71-014, ISO 15601. Facom Graphite Handle Riveting Engineers Hammer. Introducing a series of FACOM Cross-Diagonal ball-pein hammers. These hammers are very versatile, small enough to fit in any toolbox and strong enough to shape sheet metal. Offers excellent weight distribution which reduces fatigue, unbreakable and secure graphite handle, forged and heat-treated head for increased durability and epoxy resin head to handle the connection. Why would you buy these hammers? These hammers are not only strong and durable there is care and attention to safety, reduced shock and vibration to help with fatigue plus the ergonomic design with the contoured grip that prevents loss of grip. Facom 200C Cross Diagonal Hammers are available in 3 sizes to choose from: Facom 585g Carbon Steel Cross Pein Hammer, 300 mm - ; 401-179 401-179 Facom 1kg Carbon Steel Cross Pein Hammer, 330 mm - ; 401-096 401-096 Facom 1.9kg Carbon Steel Cross Pein Hammer, 360 mm - ; 401-131 401-131. Features and Benefits:. Ergonomic safety handle with an unbreakable graphite core Epoxy resin head-to-handle connection Absorbent material and narrow upper handle to reduce vibration Soft material for a comfortable and firm grip Wider guard to prevent loss of grip. Typical Applications:. Ball Pein Hammers are commonly used in metalwork fabrication and blacksmithing. Ball-Pein hammers are also known as machinist ‘s hammers, engineer ‘s hammers, blacksmithing hammer or mechanics hammer. Peening is the process of hardening a surface by impact. The head of the hammer has a flat face for striking punches and cold chisels and a hemispherical 'peening' or ball face. The ball face is used for rounding off the edges of metal pins and fastenings, closing rivets and shaping and bending metal. Types of Peening Hammers: Ball Pein Straight Pein Diagonal Pein Cross Pein. Approvals and Certification:. NF E 71-014 ISO 15601. FAQs:. ;strong>What is the difference between ball-pein and cross-pein? ;/strong> Cross-pein refers to the head horizontal to the handle, typically used by blacksmiths to stretch material with lateral expansion. A ball-pein has a round head used for hammering and shaping sheet metal, rounding off the edges or closing rivets.