Hydraulic Punches

Some projects require making round or rectangular openings in metal or plastic sheets, and a hydraulic punch can be used for this purpose. Such a device is not just a tool that makes holes, it is a huge time-saver, especially if we compare its productivity with drilling. When selecting a punch for your needs, pay attention to materials it works with and their thickness. There are hydraulic punches meant to work with fiberglass, sheet metal, and plastic. Also, there are several punch types based on the way they operate.

The simplest type of hydraulic punches is a hand-held puller-type tool. It does not require a power source. Although it uses hydraulic pressure, the maximum thickness of the material it can work with is rather small – 0.14 inches approximately. In fact, it's the smallest punch; as a rule, such tools are portable and easy to carry. However, there are other, more powerful portable punches on the market; they use a hydraulic pump and hoses and can make a hole in a steel plate having a thickness of 0.6 inches or so. These tools are much heavier, but can be suspended with the help of chains for your convenience. Most of other hydraulic punches are heavy stationary machines. Visit our online store to select the necessary hydraulic punch.