Sando makes striking tools, and AIMS Industrial supplies the range we carry: club hammers, ball pein hammers and sledge hammers in hard face, soft face, fully hardened steel and copper head versions. Several models are listed with an unbreakable handle. Weights run from 0.7 kg ball pein hammers up to 5.5 kg sledges, so there is a size for fine workshop work through to heavy driving and demolition.
What's in the range
| Hammer | What the range includes |
|---|---|
| Hard face club hammer | 12 inch and 16 inch handle lengths, for driving chisels, punches and bolsters. |
| Hard face ball pein hammer | 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) and 2 lb (0.9 kg), with an unbreakable handle. |
| Hard face sledge hammer | 24 inch handle in 4 lb (1.8 kg) and 8 lb (3.6 kg); 30 inch handle in 8 lb (3.6 kg) and 12 lb (5.5 kg). |
| Fully hardened steel sledge hammer | 10 lb (4.5 kg) and 14 lb (6.3 kg) with a 30 inch handle. Listed with a head hardness of 50 to 58 HRC. |
| Soft face / normalised steel sledge hammer | 12 inch 4 lb (1.8 kg), 24 inch 8 lb (3.6 kg), and 30 inch in 8 lb (3.6 kg) and 10 lb (4.5 kg). |
| Copper head sledge hammer | 12 inch handle in 2 lb (0.9 kg), 3 lb (1.4 kg) and 4 lb (1.8 kg); 24 inch handle in 8 lb (3.6 kg). |
Choosing a Sando hammer
Match the hammer to the work. A club hammer is the short, heavy hammer for driving chisels, punches and bolsters. A ball pein hammer suits metalwork, rivet heading and striking punches. Sledge hammers are for heavier driving and breaking, and the weight and handle length set how much force you can deliver and how long you can keep swinging. A longer handle gives more reach and swing speed, while a shorter handle gives more control. Soft face and copper head hammers are chosen when you do not want to mark or damage what you are striking.
If your site has a hazardous-area requirement, confirm the head material suits it before you order. Inspect every hammer before use, and replace any with a cracked or loose handle or a chipped or mushroomed head.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm head weight, handle length and material for the version you are ordering. Wear safety glasses when striking.
Related ranges
See sledge hammers, ball pein hammers, hammers, hand tools and the brands Nupla and Thor. Our Hammer Types Guide compares ball pein, dead blow, soft face and sledge hammers.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which size or head type you need? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help choose a hammer for the job.
Sando FAQs
What is a club hammer used for?
A club hammer is a short-handled, heavy-headed hammer used to drive cold chisels, punches and bolsters. We list the Sando hard face club hammer with 12 inch and 16 inch handles.
What sledge hammer weight do I need?
It depends on the work. Lighter sledges from 4 lb (1.8 kg) suit lighter driving and control work, and 8 to 14 lb (3.6 to 6.3 kg) suit heavier driving and demolition. Heavier is not always better, because a hammer you cannot swing comfortably is slower and harder to control.
What is the difference between hard face and soft face hammers?
A hard face hammer strikes with a hardened steel face and is used for driving tools and demolition. A soft face or copper head hammer marks the work less and is used where you do not want to damage the surface you are striking.
Do you have a copper head sledge hammer?
Yes, in 2 lb (0.9 kg), 3 lb (1.4 kg), 4 lb (1.8 kg) and 8 lb (3.6 kg). If you are working in a hazardous area, check the site requirements before choosing a hammer material.
What does the unbreakable handle mean?
It is the product's listed handle description. Check the data sheet for the handle material and construction of the version you are ordering.