The 3.2kg Sledge Hammer with fibreglass shaft is a heavy striking tool designed for demolition, driving stakes, groundworks and other applications where controlled, high-impact blows are required. The 3.2kg (approx. 7lb) double-faced head delivers substantial striking energy while the fibreglass handle reduces transmitted vibration and gives a safer, more comfortable grip for sustained use.

The head is drop-forged from high carbon steel (commonly specified to C45/EN8 grades), then heat-treated and tempered to provide a hard, impact-resistant striking face with a tough, ductile core. The faces are machined flat and finished with a protective coating to resist corrosion in normal site conditions. The handle is a glass-fibre (fibreglass) shaft moulded into the head eye and secured with a steel ferrule and adhesive for positive retention; there are no threaded joints. The shaft incorporates an ergonomically profiled, non-slip rubber grip to improve control and reduce rebound. Where relevant, this style of tool is manufactured to recognised hand-tool standards (DIN/ISO and relevant British Standards for striking tools) and meets the typical quality and safety expectations for professional striking implements.

Typical applications for this sledge hammer include concrete breaking, masonry work, setting fence posts, driving large stakes or rebar, heavy assembly work in steel fabrication and general demolition on construction sites. Industries that commonly use this tool are construction, civil engineering, utilities and rail, agriculture and groundworks, as well as maintenance and on-site fabrication crews.

Key benefits include the superior energy transfer of a 3.2kg head for heavy work, the durability and toughness of a forged, heat-treated head, and improved user comfort and reduced vibration from the fibreglass shaft and rubber grip. The corrosion-resistant finish on the head and the inherently non-corroding fibreglass shaft mean longer service life compared with untreated steel-handled equivalents, and the steel ferrule retention offers reliable head security under frequent impact.

Duchy Fasteners holds a practical range of sledge hammers: this 3.2kg model is available individually and we also stock other head weights and pack quantities to suit trade and site requirements. For exact sizes and pack options please contact Duchy Fasteners sales.