A dead blow hammer 1kg (2.2lb) is a non‑rebound striking tool designed to deliver controlled, concentrated impacts while minimising recoil and surface damage. This 1kg Draper Tools Group D model is intended for assembly, adjustment and dismantling tasks where a conventional steel hammer would cause marring, bouncing or component movement. Its primary use case is delivering heavy but restrained blows to fittings, machinery and delicate assemblies.

The head is a shot‑filled steel shell with dual polyurethane striking faces. The polyurethane faces are typically in the 80–90 Shore A hardness range to resist cutting and abrasion while protecting painted and plated surfaces. Internal steel shot dampens the impact and prevents rebound, converting kinetic energy into a lumped, non‑recoil blow. The head is securely bonded to a fibreglass reinforced handle with a moulded, non‑slip rubber grip for improved vibration absorption and user comfort. The steel shell is finished with a durable powder coat to enhance corrosion resistance in workshop environments.

Manufactured under Draper Tools’ quality controls and produced within an ISO 9001 quality management framework, this hammer conforms to recognised BS/EN requirements for hand tools and carries CE/UKCA conformance where applicable. As a non‑threaded striking tool, there are no drive or thread types to consider; the product classification is a dead blow (non‑rebound) hammer with dual soft faces.

Typical applications include automotive work (shock absorber and suspension assembly, panel alignment), engineering and maintenance (bearing seating, tool and die set‑up), metal fabrication (positioning and final seating of parts), and woodworking or joinery where controlled impact avoids splitting or denting. Industries that commonly use dead blow hammers are vehicle repair, plant maintenance, toolmaking, HVAC installation and general manufacturing.

Key benefits of this 1kg dead blow hammer are reduced rebound for safer, more accurate striking, a non‑marring face that protects finishes, and a shot‑filled head that concentrates energy for effective impact transfer. The fibreglass handle offers improved tensile strength and corrosion resistance compared with plain wooden handles and reduces transmitted vibration for operator comfort. The powder‑coated head and polyurethane faces provide good resistance to workshop environments and oils.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this Draper dead blow hammer individually and in small packs and carries a range of weights and face types to suit different tasks — contact us for current size availability and pack options.