Gearwrench 82281 Long Taper Punch 1/4 Inch Alloy Steel

Product Description

The GEARWRENCH 82281 is a long taper punch designed for dislodging rivets and pins in metal assemblies. Machined from alloy steel, it delivers the hardness and impact resistance required for repetitive striking work. The punch measures 1/4 inch at the tip and has an overall length of 11 inches, giving technicians the reach needed in confined or deep-set applications. The extended length improves control and reduces hand fatigue during sustained use. Automotive technicians, millwrights, and metalworkers rely on this style of punch for drift and alignment tasks where precision placement matters. The part meets ANSI B107.48M-1998 and ASME B107.48 standards.

This long taper punch is suited for automotive, industrial, and general fabrication environments where pins, rivets, or roll pins must be removed or seated without damage to surrounding components. The tapered profile guides the tip into pin bores accurately before driving force is applied. It is a standard hand tool kept on service carts and in toolboxes across production shops, fleet maintenance facilities, and field service operations. The 11-inch overall length accommodates deep-well access on engine assemblies, frames, and structural brackets.

Key Features

• 1/4 inch tip size for precise engagement with standard rivet and pin bores
• 11 inch overall length provides extended reach in tight or deep access points
• Alloy steel construction resists deformation under repeated hammer strikes
• Long taper profile centers the punch tip before full driving force is applied
• Meets ANSI B107.48M-1998 and ASME B107.48 standards

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose long taper punch for use with standard rivets and pins across automotive, industrial, and fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

This punch is installed by hand and driven with a ball-peen or mechanics hammer by automotive technicians, machinists, or maintenance professionals. Always wear safety glasses when driving punches, as metal fragments can be ejected during use. Inspect the punch tip and shank for cracks or mushrooming before each use and replace if deformation is present. Never strike a punch with a sledgehammer or use it as a pry tool.