Price: $72.70
Item #MAL-SL1R
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Description
The Malco SL1R Snap Lock Punch is a hand tool designed to create locking tabs in sheet metal for forming secure snap-lock connections. It raises a louver-shaped projection along the edge of the metal, allowing one piece to lock into the rolled seam of another without additional fasteners. The tool is commonly used in ductwork and sheet metal fabrication to create tight, interlocking seams.
Key Features
- Creates louvered locking tabs for sheet metal connections
- Tabs fit into standard rolled lock seams for secure joints
- Punch impressions spaced 3/8" from metal edge
- Eliminates need for screws or rivets in many applications
- Compound leverage (~7:1) reduces effort during punching
- Heavy forged cutting jaw for durability
- Ergonomic RedLine handles with one-hand latch operation
- Corrosion-resistant nickel plate and black oxide finish
Specifications
Model: SL1R
Type: Snap lock punch (sheet metal)
Function: Creates locking tabs (not holes)
Punch Location: ~3/8" from edge
Material Capacity:
- Aluminum up to .035"
- Galvanized steel up to 24 gauge
- Mild steel up to 24 gauge
- Stainless steel (lighter gauge)
Length: ~8"
Operation: Manual compound leverage
FAQs
Q: Can you use this anywhere on the panel, or only near the edge?
A: This tool is designed to punch tabs at a fixed distance from the edge so they can engage properly with a lock seam.
Q: Will the tabs hold on their own, or do you still need fasteners?
A: The tabs are designed to lock into a seam and can hold pieces together, but fasteners may still be used depending on the application.
Q: Does this work on curved or formed metal pieces?
A: It works best on flat or lightly formed edges where the punch can sit squarely against the material for a clean tab.
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