Bahco parallel punches represent over a century of Swedish engineering excellence, delivering precision striking tools trusted by professional tradesmen across the UK. These carefully manufactured punches feature parallel sides that maintain consistent diameter throughout their length, making them ideal for driving out pins, bearings, and bushings without damaging surrounding materials. Each Bahco parallel punch is forged from high-quality carbon steel and heat-treated to exacting standards, ensuring exceptional durability even under repeated heavy-duty use.

Whether you're a professional mechanic, engineer, or maintenance technician, Bahco's range of parallel punches offers the reliability and accuracy demanded by workshop environments. The parallel design prevents binding and jamming when driving components through deep holes, whilst the carefully machined striking heads resist mushrooming to extend tool life significantly beyond standard punches.

Why Choose Bahco?

Bahco has built its reputation on delivering professional-grade tools that perform consistently in demanding applications. Their parallel punches feature precision-ground surfaces that maintain tight tolerances, ensuring smooth operation even in confined spaces. The hardened striking heads are engineered to withstand thousands of impacts without deformation, whilst the parallel shaft design distributes force evenly to prevent workpiece damage.

Every Bahco punch undergoes rigorous quality control testing to meet stringent European standards. The matt finish resists corrosion in workshop environments, and the clearly marked sizing on each punch allows for quick identification in busy toolboxes. Bahco's commitment to ergonomic design means reduced hand fatigue during extended use, making these punches the choice of professionals who demand both performance and comfort.

Popular Bahco Products

Bahco offers parallel punches in comprehensive size ranges, typically from 2mm through to 25mm diameter, allowing tradesmen to tackle everything from delicate electrical work to heavy automotive repairs. Individual punches are available for specific applications, whilst complete sets provide excellent value and ensure you have the right size for any job. The most popular configurations include:

Metric parallel punch sets – covering the most commonly used sizes in professional workshops
Long series parallel punches – extended length options for reaching deep recesses
Individual replacement punches – allowing you to replace worn sizes without buying complete sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between parallel punches and pin punches?

Parallel punches maintain the same diameter along their entire length, making them ideal for driving components completely through holes without binding. Pin punches taper towards the tip, designed for initially starting pins before following through with a parallel punch.

How do I maintain my Bahco parallel punches?

Keep punches clean and lightly oiled to prevent rust. Dress the striking head with a file if mushrooming occurs, and replace punches that show excessive wear or damage. Store in a dedicated holder to prevent damage and maintain organisation.

Are Bahco parallel punches suitable for hardened materials?

Bahco parallel punches are heat-treated for durability but should not be used on materials harder than the punch itself. For removing hardened pins, consider using brass or copper drift punches to prevent damage to both tool and workpiece.