Wad punches

ELORA wad punches bring together the codes 285-, 285S, 286- along with two awls, 745 and 746, used to create holes in sheets of soft material before assembly. Code 285- is sold as individual pieces in many diameters, for asbestos, tanned leather, fabric, canvas, cardboard, rubber, sheet seals, thin wood and plywood. Set 285S comes with 8 pieces and 10 pieces, stored in a special soft plastic pouch, each piece having its own retaining loop.

Code 286- has a conical blade, used to punch belts and soft materials. Awl 745 is chrome plated and 100mm long, while 746 has a square blade body 4mm thick with a QUATROLIT 2C handle. This group suits mechanical workshops, bench work and the machining of gaskets, oil seals and seals. ELORA wad punches are genuine imports, distributed by Vinatools.

ELORA wad punches and the scope of the product group

Wad punches are used to create holes in sheets of soft material before assembly. This group gathers the codes 285-, 285S, 286- along with two awls, 745 and 746. These codes cover the needs for round hole punching, belt punching and manual awl work at the bench.

Code 285- is designed for soft materials and soft metals. The material list includes asbestos, tanned leather, fabric, canvas, cardboard, rubber, sheet seals, thin wood and plywood. This line comes in many sizes so you can choose according to the hole diameter required. Users pick individual pieces matching the exact hole size of the workpiece.

When several hole sizes are needed in one job, the 285S set meets that requirement. The set comes with 8 pieces and 10 pieces, stored in a special soft plastic pouch. Each piece has its own retaining loop in the pouch, convenient for taking out and putting away. The material scope includes cardboard, tanned leather, rubber, gaskets, oil seals, seals, asbestos or soft metals.

Classification by function

This group is divided into three main functions: round hole punching, belt punching and hand awl work. Each function corresponds to a different blade shape. Distinguishing them helps you pick the right code from the start and avoid using the wrong tool on an unsuitable material. Below, each group is presented with its corresponding codes in the product range.

Round hole punching for gaskets and seals

Round punching creates closed holes in gasket, oil seal and seal sheets. Code 285- is sold as individual pieces in many diameters. This way of selling suits workshops that only use a few fixed hole sizes. When a wider size range is needed, the 285S set with 8 or 10 pieces covers many diameters in a single pouch.

Both codes are aimed at soft materials. The material group includes cardboard, tanned leather, rubber, gaskets, oil seals, seals and asbestos. Soft metals are also within the stated material scope. For 285- in particular, fabric, canvas, thin wood and plywood are also listed. The user places the material on a backing pad and then strikes the head of the punch.

Belt punching with a conical blade

Code 286- uses a conical blade, dedicated to belts and soft straps. ELORA manufactures it in Germany. Besides belts, the material scope also includes asbestos, tanned leather, fabric, canvas, cardboard, rubber, sheet seals, thin wood and plywood. The punch tip follows the Ø diameter, chosen according to the hole size to be punched in the belt.

Hand awls for hole making

The two codes 745 and 746 belong to the hand awl group, operated with pressing and twisting force. Code 746 has a steel body 100mm long with a QUATROLIT 2C standard handle. The cutting blade body is square and chrome plated, 4mm thick. The uses stated in the description include making holes in leather, wood, plastic and thin metal.

Code 745 uses bright chrome plated steel, 100mm in length, with very high hardness. The handle is two-component moulded plastic with a non-slip surface. The handle design allows use with either the right or the left hand. The handle material withstands impact and holds up under continuous work. The EAN codes of the two pieces are 4022989055839 and 4022989055846 respectively.

How to choose according to your needs

Selection starts with three questions: what material, a round hole or a hole in a belt, and how many sizes are needed. Once these three are answered, the range of codes narrows very quickly. The next step is to determine the hole diameter from the drawing or from a sample part. Then compare it with the available size range of each code.

For gasket cutting workshops working with many hole sizes, the 285S set gathers 8 or 10 pieces in one pouch. For a fixed need of a few sizes, individual pieces of 285- let you add exactly the size required. When the work involves belts, code 286- with its conical blade suits better than an ordinary round punch.

In cases where you only need to make small holes in leather, plastic or wood, the two awls suit better than punches. Code 746 has a square blade 4mm thick, creating holes with a square cross section. Code 745 is used for hand awl work with a non-slip handle. Both have a body length of 100mm.

Applications in the workshop

Wad punching work appears in the manufacture and replacement of sealing gaskets. Workers cut seal sheets to the shape of the flange, then punch the bolt holes. Commonly encountered materials include rubber, cardboard, oil seal material and asbestos. The leather, garment and packaging industries also use round punches on tanned leather, canvas and cardboard.

On belts, holes are punched to fit pins or connecting locks. Code 286- handles this group of tasks thanks to its conical blade. For thin wood and plywood, the descriptions of both 285- and 286- mention this material group. Awl 746 serves to make pilot holes in leather, wood, plastic and thin metal.

Place the material on a flat backing surface before striking, to avoid damaging the punch blade. Hold the punch perpendicular to the surface so the hole is evenly round. Choose the correct diameter from the start, because a punched hole cannot be made smaller. With the 285S set, return each piece to its own retaining loop in the pouch after every use.

The codes in this group are aimed at soft materials and soft metals according to the manufacturer's description. Do not use them on materials outside the stated scope. With awl 745, the two-component plastic handle allows left-handed or right-handed operation. Keep the blade dry after working with damp materials. If you need to select the right hole size or punch set for your workshop, contact VinaTools for advice on each specific code.