3/16 SUPER DUTY PIN PUNCH - Stanley Proto Industrial Tools

The Stanley Proto 48316 3/16 SUPER DUTY PIN PUNCH is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring robust tools for persistent pin removal tasks. This heavy-duty pin punch is designed for durability and precision, excelling in demanding automotive and industrial environments where reliable performance is critical.

Key Features

• Professional-Grade Construction: Made from S2 steel and specially heat-treated using an ultra-progressive austempering method for superior strength, ductility, and uniform hardness, ensuring long-term durability in strenuous applications.
• Enhanced Impact Resistance: Features a modified parabolic striking end engineered to significantly reduce mushrooming and chipping, which enhances user safety and extends the overall service life of the tool.
• Corrosion Protection: A black oxide finish provides excellent resistance against rust and corrosion, maintaining the tool's performance and appearance even in harsh working conditions.
• Precision Design: Equipped with a reverse taper to help prevent binding within the workpiece, allowing for smoother and more efficient pin extraction.
• Clear Identification: A polished identification panel with a black inlay clearly marks the tool number and size (3/16 inch), facilitating quick and accurate tool selection.
• One-Piece Strength: Constructed with a one-piece design for inherent strength and unwavering durability under repeated heavy use.

Applications

This 3/16 inch super duty pin punch is an essential tool for completing the removal of pins and bolts in a variety of mechanical applications. It is typically utilized after a drive punch has initially loosened a fastener, allowing the pin punch's straight shank and flat face to fully dislodge the component from its hole. Common use cases include automotive repair, such as removing brackets, connectors, and small shafts, particularly in transmissions and other critical assemblies. It is also indispensable in machinery assembly and disassembly, metal fabrication, and general industrial maintenance operations where precise and forceful pin extraction is required.

Specifications

• Tip Size: 3/16 inch
• Overall Length: 5-1/4 inches
• Shank Width: 3/8 inch
• Material: S2 Steel
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Standards: ASME B107.4B