Knockout Punch Set, 1/2-Inch
53728SEN - spec sheet
Warnings
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- Never use on or near live electrical circuits.
Features
- Punches holes cleanly and accurately
- Maximum capacity of 10 gauge mild steel
- Set includes 1/2-Inch (13 mm) punch and die with 3/8-Inch (9.5 mm) draw stud
- Slugs are split inside for easy removal
- Punch Set optimized design reduces wrench effort
- Also cuts aluminum, fiberglass and plastic
53728SEN - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Knockout Set
- Product Subgroup:
- Knockout Punches
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
Klein Tools 53728SEN – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sizes does the Klein Tools knockout punch set come in?
Two conduit sizes: a 1/2-inch set (Klein 53728SEN) and a 3/4-inch set (Klein 53727SEN). Each one is a single-size kit, so if you need both trade sizes on a panel you order both.
2) What is actually included in the Klein 1/2-inch knockout punch set?
The 1/2-inch set (53728SEN) ships with the 1/2-inch (13 mm) punch and matching die plus a 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) draw stud. You still need a wrench to drive it, or a hydraulic/ratchet driver if you prefer not to turn it by hand.
3) How thick a steel enclosure can a Klein knockout punch go through?
Maximum capacity is 10 gauge mild steel. That covers standard sheet steel panel boxes, gutters and wireway, but it is the ceiling, so do not try it on heavier plate or structural steel.
4) Will this punch work on a fiberglass or plastic enclosure, not just steel?
Yes. Besides mild steel it cuts aluminum, fiberglass and plastic, so the same punch and die handles an aluminum pull box or a non-metallic enclosure.
5) Does the hole from this knockout punch actually fit 1/2-inch conduit, or is it a 1/2-inch hole?
The punch is sized to the conduit trade size, not the raw hole measurement, so the 1/2-inch punch produces the correct knockout for 1/2-inch (13 mm) conduit and connectors. Same logic on the 3/4-inch set.
6) Do I need a hydraulic driver to use this, or can I turn it with a wrench?
It is a manual draw-stud punch driven with a wrench. Klein lists the design as optimized to reduce wrench effort, so a hand wrench on the 3/8-inch draw stud is the intended method on 10 gauge and lighter material.
7) Can I use a knockout punch on an energized panel?
No. Klein's instructions are explicit: never use it on or near live electrical circuits, and always wear approved eye protection. De-energize and verify the panel before you set the draw stud.
8) How do you get the slug out after punching a panel?
The slugs are split inside the punch, so they break and drop free instead of wedging in the die. That saves prying a disc out of the cup on each hole, which matters when you are drilling out a full gutter.
9) I already own a 3/8-inch draw stud. Can I buy just the punch and die?
Both Klein sets (53727SEN and 53728SEN) are sold as punch, die and 3/8-inch draw stud together. If you already have a 3/8-inch stud, the spare simply backs up the one in your pouch, and the punch and die in each set are matched to the same 3/8-inch stud thread you are already using.
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Does the Klein Tools 53728SEN come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools 53728SEN is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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