Slide Hammer

Slide Hammer

A slide hammer is a type of impact tool used to remove stuck or seized parts. It consists of a long, heavy shaft with a sliding weight at one end and a hook or other attachment at the other. When the weight is pulled back and released, it imparts a powerful impact to the stuck part, loosening it enough to be removed.

Slide hammers are commonly used to remove bearings, axles, and other parts from automotive engines and other machinery. They are also used to install parts, such as bearings, by driving them into place.

Slide hammers are available in a variety of sizes and styles, depending on the application. The weight of the hammer and the force of the impact can be adjusted to suit the specific task.

Types of Slide Hammers

Slide hammers can be divided into two main types:

• Mechanical slide hammers: These hammers use a spring-loaded weight to generate the impact.
• Pneumatic slide hammers: These hammers use compressed air to drive the weight.

Mechanical slide hammers are typically less expensive than pneumatic hammers, but they are also less powerful. Pneumatic slide hammers are more powerful, but they are also more expensive and require a source of compressed air.

Keywords: slide hammer, impact tool, stuck parts, automotive engines, machinery