Klein Tools Barrel Drift Pin 3262 15/16 Inch Diameter 8640 Alloy Steel Alignment Punch (8 Inch Length Drop Forged Black Rust Resistant Finish)

Klein Tools 3262 15/16-Inch Body Diameter 8640 Alloy Steel Barrel Drift Pin

The Klein Tools 3262 is a 15/16-inch (0.938") body diameter barrel-type drift pin engineered for structural hole alignment across heavy steel construction and ironworking applications. Precision machined from drop-forged and heat-treated 8640 alloy steel, this 8.0-inch long, 1.1 lb (17.6 oz) alignment tool features a uniform dual-taper profile tapering down to a 1/2-inch (0.500") point diameter to smoothly align overlapping bolt holes in structural beam flanges, heavy gusset plates, and steel frameworks. Finished with a rust-resistant black oxide coating, this heavy-duty erecting punch is designed to end-pein safely under sledgehammer strikes without fracturing or mushrooming prematurely on job sites.

Best Used For:

• Heavy Structural Steel Erection: Aligning misaligned bolt holes in large I-beams, steel trusses, and heavy structural gusset plates prior to installing 7/8-inch or 15/16-inch bolts.
• Bridge & Infrastructure Construction: Driving through thick multi-layered steel plates to bring heavy structural joints into concentric alignment.
• Industrial Machinery & Rigging Maintenance: Centering heavy mounting bracket holes and pin locations during industrial crane and plant equipment assembly.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Drop-Forged 8640 Alloy Steel: Heat-treated alloy steel construction provides high yield strength and impact toughness required for heavy sledgehammer striking.
• Dual Barrel Taper Geometry: Uniformly blended tapers transition smoothly from the 1/2-inch point to the 15/16-inch body diameter to quickly align stubborn bolt holes.
• Controlled End-Peining Metallurgy: Formulated to end-pein safely under heavy impact, preventing metal flaking and premature head mushrooming.
• Black Oxide Protective Coating: Corrosion-resistant finish guards against jobsite moisture, rust formation, and chemical wear during outdoor exposure.
• Substantial Striking Mass: Solid 8.0-inch overall length and 17.6 oz weight supply maximum impact energy while maintaining precise alignment control.

What's Included

• (1) Klein Tools 3262 15/16-Inch Barrel-Type Drift Pin

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Always match your drift pin maximum body diameter directly to the target bolt hole size (15/16"). Drive the 1/2-inch point through the misaligned plates first, then strike until the full 15/16-inch center barrel passes through to create a clear, unyielding passage for heavy structural bolts.