Cleveland Steel Tool 26492632 Oblong Ironworker Punch

Product Description

The CLEVELAND STEEL TOOL 26492632 is a 13/16-inch wide oblong ironworker punch designed for use in hydraulic ironworker machines. It features a 1-1/4-inch body diameter, a 1-1/2-inch head diameter, and an overall length of 3-1/8 inches. The oblong profile produces a slotted hole in a single punch stroke, eliminating secondary drilling or milling operations. At 0.91 pounds, it is a solid, production-grade tool suited for fabrication shops and steel service centers that run high-cycle punching operations on structural steel, plate, and flat bar stock.

This punch is intended for use in hydraulic ironworker stations where slotted or oblong holes are required in structural steel components. Compatible machines include Clausing/Metal Muncher, Controlled Automation, Franklin, Peddinghaus, and W.A. Whitney ironworker platforms. It is commonly installed in fabrication and manufacturing environments where repeated, consistent oblong hole patterns are needed without secondary machining. HVAC duct fabricators, structural steel fabricators, and ironwork contractors are the primary users of this tooling.

Key Features

• Oblong punch profile produces slotted holes in a single stroke
• 13/16-inch wide punch face for standard slotted-hole applications
• 1-1/4-inch body diameter for secure tool retention in compatible holders
• 1-1/2-inch head diameter provides positive seating against the punch holder
• 3-1/8-inch overall length fits standard ironworker punch station depth requirements
• Compatible with multiple major ironworker machine brands out of the box

Compatibility

Confirmed compatible ironworker platforms include Clausing/Metal Muncher, Controlled Automation, Franklin, Peddinghaus, and W.A. Whitney machines.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified machine operator or tooling technician with the ironworker fully de-energized and hydraulic pressure relieved before changing tooling. Confirm the punch body diameter and head diameter match the machine's punch holder specification before seating the tool. Verify die clearance is appropriate for the material thickness and punch size before resuming operations. Follow the machine manufacturer's tooling change procedures and torque specifications for retaining hardware.