Ampco Safety Tools
Ampco Safety Tools WS-7/8 Striking Wrench 7/8 in
Aluminium-bronze striking wrench with a 7/8 in head and 6 in overall length for spark-resistant applications
- Aluminium-bronze construction prevents sparks in hazardous areas
- 7/8 inch head fits standard SAE fasteners
- 6 inch overall length gives controlled leverage
- 3/4 inch head thickness resists deformation under impact
- Non-tether design allows quick hand repositioning
Striking Wrench for Hazardous Areas
The Ampco Safety Tools WS-7/8 is a non-sparking striking wrench made from aluminum bronze for use where flammable vapours or dust are present. Its 7/8 inch head fits SAE fasteners common in refinery, chemical and marine maintenance. The tool is not tether-capable, so workers operating at height will need a separate retention method.
Durable Non-Magnetic Construction
The aluminum-bronze alloy resists corrosion and remains non-magnetic during normal use, preventing ferrous contamination in sensitive environments. With a 3/4 inch head thickness and six-inch overall length, the wrench delivers controlled impact force without excessive weight. No moving parts mean silent operation and zero power draw.
Ready for Immediate Service
The wrench arrives as a single finished piece with no accessories, software or calibration required. Natural metal finish needs no coating maintenance in standard industrial atmospheres. Buyers who need tether points, metric sizing or insulated handles must source alternative models.
Highlights
- Aluminium-bronze construction prevents sparks in hazardous areas
- 7/8 inch head fits standard SAE fasteners
- 6 inch overall length gives controlled leverage
- 3/4 inch head thickness resists deformation under impact
- Non-tether design allows quick hand repositioning
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I install the Ampco WS-7/8 striking wrench onto a 7/8 in fastener and what step is commonly missed?
Place the 7/8 in box end squarely on the fastener, keep the 6 in handle perpendicular, and strike the 3/4 in thick head with a hammer; the step often missed is ensuring full face contact before each blow to avoid rounding the corners.
What maintenance or replacement will the Ampco WS-7/8 striking wrench need after repeated use?
Inspect the aluminum-bronze head for mushrooming or cracks after heavy striking; replace the wrench if the 7/8 in opening shows deformation or the 3/4 in striking face becomes uneven, as the non-sparking alloy cannot be re-hardened.
What limit appears first when the Ampco WS-7/8 striking wrench is used continuously on tight fasteners?
The aluminum-bronze head absorbs impact to protect the fastener, so the 3/4 in striking face will mushroom or deform before the 7/8 in opening slips, signalling the tool has reached its service limit.
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