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AS4055.263 Rittal Sheet metal punch round 63.5mm
Rittal AS 4055.263 is a three-point 63.5 mm round hole punch for M63 openings in sheet steel up to 3 mm thick, suitable for wrench or hydraulic operation.
£181.48
Why Choose the Rittal AS 4055.263 Round Sheet Metal Punch?
The Rittal AS 4055.263 is a professional round sheet metal hole punch designed for producing accurate 63.5 mm diameter cut-outs in sheet steel. Intended for enclosure and control panel preparation, it provides a practical solution for creating clean openings for M63 cable entry components and other compatible fittings.
The punch features a three cutting-point design and can be operated using either a wrench or a compatible hydraulic punching system. Rittal specifies a maximum machinable sheet steel thickness of 3 mm, making the tool suitable for demanding panel-building, switchgear and enclosure fabrication applications.
Designed for M63 applications, the AS 4055.263 is supplied with the female die, male die and a tension screw without ball bearing. Its 19 × 75 mm tension screw and compatibility with Rittal hydraulic bolt 4055.663 provide flexibility for manual and hydraulic punching workflows.
Key Advantages
- Produces accurate 63.5 mm round cut-outs in sheet steel.
- Designed for preparing openings for M63 applications.
- Three cutting points support effective sheet metal punching.
- Suitable for sheet steel up to 3 mm thick.
- Can be operated using a wrench or compatible hydraulic punch.
- Supplied as a complete punch set with male die, female die and tension screw.
Key Features
- Rittal AS round hole punch for sheet steel.
- 63.5 mm punch diameter.
- Suitable for M63 thread applications.
- Three cutting-point design.
- Maximum sheet steel thickness of 3 mm.
- 19 × 75 mm supplied tension screw.
- 19 mm hydraulic tension screw diameter.
- Compatible with Rittal hydraulic bolt 4055.663.
Accurate Hole Punching for Electrical Enclosures
Creating precise cable entry and component openings is an important part of electrical enclosure preparation. The Rittal AS 4055.263 allows installers and panel builders to produce a consistent 63.5 mm round opening in sheet steel without relying on conventional drilling or cutting methods.
The ability to use the punch with either a wrench or hydraulic equipment makes it suitable for workshop and installation environments. When wrench-operated, Rittal recommends using tension screws with ball bearings, while hydraulic applications can utilise the compatible Rittal punching accessories.
Typical Applications
- Electrical enclosure preparation.
- M63 cable gland openings.
- Control cabinet fabrication.
- Switchgear and distribution panel manufacturing.
- Machine control enclosure modifications.
- Industrial panel-building workshops.
Technical Specifications
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| Accessory Type | Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rittal | |
| Series | AS | |
| Article number | AS 4055.263 | |
| Product type | Round sheet metal hole punch | |
| Design | 3 cutting points | |
| Punch shape | Round | |
| Punch diameter | 63.5 mm | |
| Suitable thread | M63 | |
| Machinable material | Sheet steel | |
| Maximum sheet steel thickness | 3 mm | |
| Operation | Wrench or hydraulic punch | |
| Tension screw | 19 × 75 mm | |
| Hydraulic tension screw diameter | 19 mm | |
| Compatible hydraulic bolt | Rittal 4055.663 | |
| Supply includes | Female die, male die and tension screw without ball bearing | |
| Packaging unit | 1 piece | |
| Net weight | 1.175 kg | |
| Gross weight | 1.249 kg | |
| EAN | 4028177808386 | |
| ETIM 9 | EC000156 | |
| ECLASS 8.0 | 21049047 | |
| Customs tariff number | 82073010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What hole diameter does the Rittal AS 4055.263 produce?
The AS 4055.263 produces a round cut-out with a diameter of 63.5 mm.
What material can the AS 4055.263 punch?
The Rittal AS 4055.263 is designed for punching sheet steel with a maximum machinable thickness of 3 mm.
Is the Rittal AS 4055.263 suitable for M63 applications?
Yes. The 63.5 mm punch diameter is specified by Rittal for M63 thread applications.
Can the AS 4055.263 be operated hydraulically?
Yes. The hole punch can be operated with a wrench or hydraulic punching equipment and is compatible with Rittal hydraulic bolt 4055.663.
What is supplied with the Rittal AS 4055.263?
The package includes the female die, male die and a 19 × 75 mm tension screw without ball bearing.
Trusted for Professional Panel Fabrication
Rittal punching tools provide panel builders and electrical engineers with purpose-designed solutions for preparing accurate cable and component openings in industrial sheet steel enclosures.
