SP-17 PUNCH HAMMER INGCO (RH150028) E-21
🧰 What It Is
The Punch Hammer is a core impact‑producing component inside the rotary hammer’s pneumatic hammer mechanism. In rotary hammers, the hammer piston (sometimes called the punch hammer) moves rapidly back and forth in a cylinder to generate percussive force. This force is what drives the drill bit into hard materials like concrete, brick, and stone.
⚙️ Technical Function
The punch hammer performs several essential roles:
1. Impact Generation
Converts the rotary motion from the crankshaft/geartrain into linear hammering motion inside the cylinder.
As it moves forward in the cylinder, it compresses air and delivers a powerful impact blow to the mechanism that transmits force to the drill bit.
2. Energy Transfer & Compression
Works inside the pneumatic chamber (cylinder) with precise clearance.
The air compression ahead of the punch hammer produces the high‑energy impacts that make rotary hammers effective on masonry.
3. Reciprocating Motion
A connecting linkage (crank, connecting rod) drives the punch hammer back and forth hundreds or thousands of times per minute.
Efficient sealing and fit are needed for maximum impact force.
🛠️ Where It Fits
The E‑21 reference indicates its exact position in the exploded parts diagram of the RH150028.
It is mounted inside the cylinder (impact chamber), guided by seals and rings, and driven by the crankshaft or connecting rod mechanism.
It interfaces with springs, rings, and other internal components that help return it and maintain motion.