Quick Facts — 12443 Machinist hammer
- Model: 12443
- EAN: 5906372852597
- Type: Machinist hammer
- Head weight: 3.0 kg
- Material: C45 steel
- Handle: Wood
The Juco machinist hammer with a 3.0 kg head is a heavy striking tool for forging and workshop use, made from hot-forged C45 steel with a wooden handle.
The head is ground and quenched at the ends, giving hardened striking faces while the centre keeps its toughness. The head carries a transparent anticorrosion coating on its surface.
When does Machinist Hammer 12443 make the most sense?
Machinist Hammer 12443 makes the most sense where high striking energy is needed, as the head weighs 3.0 kg and is hot-forged from C45 steel.
The quenched ends give wear-resistant striking faces, and the ground head gives controlled contact with the workpiece. The wooden handle is the classic choice for a machinist hammer.
How Machinist Hammer 12443 is used in workshops and forging
The hammer is built for forging work where heavy striking force is required. What supports that use is:
- Hot-forged C45 steel head for a uniform material structure
- Hardened ends for resistance to impact wear
- Ground surface with a transparent anticorrosion coating on the head
- Wooden handle
Technical Specifications
| Weight including handle | 3.100 kg |
| Manufacturing | Hot-forged |
| Hardening | Quenched at the ends |
| Surface treatment | Ground, transparent anticorrosion coating on the head |
Suitable for: Blacksmiths needing heavy striking force. Workshop mechanics for heavy assembly and straightening work. Structural smiths. Demolition and civil engineering workers.
Industries: Forging and metalworking shops. Machine shops. Construction and civil engineering. Manufacturing industry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Machinist Hammer 12443 suitable for heavy forging work?
Yes. Machinist Hammer 12443 has a 3.0 kg head, is hot-forged from C45 steel and has quenched ends. The total weight including handle is 3.100 kg, which makes it a heavy striking tool not intended for fine adjustments.
How is the head of Machinist Hammer 12443 protected against rust?
The head is coated with a special agent that forms a transparent anticorrosion surface. The ends are quenched and the head is ground.
What distinguishes Machinist Hammer 12443 from other hammers?
Machinist Hammer 12443 is hot-forged from C45 steel with hardened ends, a ground head and a wooden handle. The 3.0 kg head weight puts it in the class of heavy machinist hammers, unlike lighter workshop hammers.