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3/8" Snap Lock Punch
Features
- All-steel construction and nickel-chrome plated hardware provide long life and durability
- Compound-leverage mechanism for greater control and easy operation
- Vinyl grips with handle stops for added comfort and easy operation
- Drop-forged steel jaw easily punches 3/8'' (10 mm) wide impressions on metal edges to easily join pieces of sheet metal, duct, or pipe
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Tool Sets
- Product Subgroup:
- Tool Kits
- Product Type:
- Snap Lock Punch
Klein Tools 86560 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does a snap lock punch like the Klein 86560 actually do on sheet metal duct?
A snap lock punch crimps a dimple into the edge of sheet metal so that edge locks into a mating piece. The Klein Tools 86560 has a drop-forged steel jaw that punches 3/8 inch (10 mm) wide impressions on metal edges, which is what holds snap-lock duct seams, pipe, and sheet metal pieces together without screws or rivets at every joint. HVAC installers use it on snap-lock pipe where the male edge needs a dimple to keep the seam from sliding apart after assembly.
2) How wide an impression does the Klein 86560 snap lock punch make?
3/8 inch, which is 10 mm. That width is the whole reason to pick one punch over another: the dimple has to match the snap-lock seam you are working, so if your duct or pipe calls for a 3/8 inch impression this is the tool, and if it calls for a different width it is not.
3) Do I need a lot of hand strength to use the Klein 86560 snap lock punch?
The 86560 uses a compound-leverage mechanism, so the squeeze gets multiplied through the handles rather than coming straight off your grip. It also has vinyl grips with handle stops, which keep the handles from closing onto your fingers on the stroke. That matters on a run of duct where you are setting dozens of dimples in a row.
4) Is the Klein 86560 punch built for daily HVAC use or occasional jobs?
All-steel construction with nickel-chrome plated hardware, and the jaw is drop-forged steel. That combination is what a tool takes to stay in a duct installer's bag day after day instead of spreading or rounding off at the jaw. The nickel-chrome plating is also the corrosion side of it, which matters for a tool that lives in a truck.
5) What is the Klein Tools part number for the 3/8 inch snap lock punch?
Klein Tools 86560. That is the manufacturer part number to order by, and it is a single-model item, so there is no size or finish option to specify with it.
How fast can I get the Klein Tools 86560 delivered?
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Does the Klein Tools 86560 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools 86560 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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