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Mallet Selection — Quick Reference (AS 2210)
Mallets — SOFT-FACE HAMMERS that strike without damage to workpiece + bearing + machined parts. Rubber + plastic + dead-blow + rawhide + brass + copper. Workshop + automotive + machinery + finish carpentry. Different impact characteristic than steel hammer.
| Mallet Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Rubber Mallet | Workshop standard non-marring |
| Dead-Blow Mallet (Shot-Filled) | No bounce — workshop bearing seat |
| Plastic / Nylon Mallet | Light + non-marring |
| Rawhide Mallet | Traditional + woodwork |
| Brass Mallet | Non-sparking + soft alloys |
| Copper Mallet | Soft + non-sparking |
| Wood Mallet | Carpentry + chisel work |
| Replaceable Head Types | Workshop economy |
Critical: Match face HARDNESS to workpiece — too soft = no impact; too hard = damage. Inspect HANDLE for cracks + replace damaged. Brands: Nupla, Thor. Companion: hammers, picks + chipping hammers, hand tools.
Mallets and Soft Face Hammers for Assembly and Trade Use
Mallets and soft face hammers deliver impact force to workpieces and components without marking, scratching, or deforming the surface being struck. In assembly, maintenance, and fabrication work, there are many situations where a standard steel hammer would damage the workpiece — installing bearing housings, driving plastic components, aligning precision machined parts, and tapping finished surfaces into position. The correct mallet delivers the force needed without the damage a steel hammer would cause. AIMS Industrial stocks Thor and Nupla mallets and dead blow hammers for trade, workshop, and industrial applications.
Thor Mallets
Thor is a UK manufacturer with a long reputation in professional-grade non-sparking and soft-face striking tools. Thor mallets use replaceable face inserts that allow the striking face material to be changed for different applications — nylon, rubber, copper, and superplastic face materials are available for different hardness and bounce characteristics. Nylon faces suit most general assembly work, delivering firm blows without rebound. Rubber faces are the softer option for delicate surfaces and finished components where even a nylon impact might leave a mark. Copper and soft metal faces are used in engineering assembly where the component material requires a face harder than rubber but softer than steel. The replaceable face design means the mallet body is a long-term investment; only the faces are consumables.
Nupla Dead Blow Hammers
Nupla dead blow hammers contain a cavity partially filled with shot or sand that shifts on impact, eliminating the rebound that a conventional mallet produces. The energy of the blow is fully absorbed by the workpiece rather than bouncing back into the operator's wrist — reducing fatigue on repetitive striking tasks and providing more controlled, precise impact force placement. Dead blow hammers are the preferred choice for automotive assembly, bodywork, panel alignment, and any application where workpiece movement rather than rebound is the goal. Nupla manufactures dead blow hammers with fibreglass handles for excellent durability and vibration dampening — the fibreglass handle absorbs more shock than wood while providing the same feel and balance as a quality wooden-handled hammer.
Rubber Mallets
Rubber mallets are the standard installation tool for ceramic and stone tiles, timber flooring, and other finished surface materials where the installation process requires tapping into position without surface damage. In metalworking and sheet metal fabrication, a rubber mallet is used for initial forming, edge alignment, and fitting operations where steel hammer marks would be unacceptable on the finished surface.
Selecting the Right Mallet
Mallet selection depends primarily on the hardness of the struck surface and the force required. Softer surfaces need softer faces; heavier components need heavier mallets. For mallet specifications, face material selection, or help choosing the right striking tool for your application, contact our team at AIMS Industrial.