Ampco H-17FG Nonsparking Double Face Engineers Hammer 3 Lb

Product Description

The AMPCO H-17FG is a nonsparking double face engineer's hammer designed for use in hazardous environments where standard steel tools pose an ignition risk. The head is cast from aluminum bronze, a material known for its nonsparking properties, making it a required choice in refineries, chemical plants, gas facilities, and other environments with flammable vapors or combustible dusts. The hammer weighs 3 pounds at the head and features a fiberglass handle for durability and vibration dampening. Overall length is 15 inches. This tool is used by maintenance technicians, pipefitters, and millwrights working under hot-work restrictions or facility safety protocols that prohibit ferrous striking tools.

The H-17FG is suited for general mechanical work, equipment maintenance, and assembly tasks in industrial and process facility settings where nonsparking tool requirements are enforced by safety regulations or site policy. The double face head configuration gives the user two identical striking surfaces, extending tool service life and providing consistent performance across a range of maintenance and installation tasks. It is appropriate for both light fabrication work and routine mechanical strikes in confined or hazardous-classified areas.

Key Features

• Aluminum bronze head provides nonsparking performance in flammable or explosive atmospheres
• 3 lb head weight delivers solid striking force for general maintenance tasks
• Double face design offers two usable striking surfaces for extended tool life
• Fiberglass handle resists chemicals, moisture, and breakage compared to wood
• 15 inch overall length provides controlled swing in tight or confined workspaces

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose nonsparking striking tool for industrial maintenance applications requiring aluminum bronze or other nonferrous hammer heads per site or regulatory safety requirements.

Installation Notes

This hammer is a hand tool requiring no installation, but its use context carries important safety obligations. Always verify the tool's nonsparking certification meets the specific hazard classification of the work area before use. Inspect the fiberglass handle for cracks, chips, or looseness at the head before each use, and remove the tool from service if any defects are found. Follow facility hot-work and tool-control procedures when working in classified hazardous locations.