Air-powered, bi-directional, brutally effective — new slide hammer from Laser Tools
Thursday 18 September 2025
New from Laser Tools is this Bi-Directional Pneumatic Air/Slide Hammer (part number 9210), a workshop-grade, air-powered slide hammer that brings controlled, high-force extraction and insertion to demanding service work — while dramatically reducing the physical shock and operator fatigue associated with traditional momentum slide hammers.
Traditional slide hammers rely on a heavy weight slammed by hand down a shaft to generate impact. That repeated blunt force is effective — but it transmits violent shock into the user’s hands and arms, increasing the risk of fatigue and vibration-related injuries over time. The 9210 replaces that repeated manual strike with an air-driven action that automatically drives the hammer weight in either the pull or push direction, delivering consistent impact without repeated shoulder-bruising blows.
Why workshops will want one:
- Bi-directional action (pull and push): Use the same tool to extract or install components — ideal for hubs, bearings, seals, studs and stubborn suspension or driveline parts.
- Reduced operator strain: Pneumatic drive removes the need for repeated manual slamming, cutting hand-arm vibration and operator fatigue for safer, longer shifts.
- Huge bite of force: At 1,300 BPM in pull or hammer modes, the 9210 delivers an impact equivalent to 4,000 kg of force, making light work of seized or corroded assemblies.
- Robust adaptability: Main tool thread M18 x 2.0 mm, plus two thread adaptors (M14 x 1.5 mm & 5/8" UNF) and an air chisel adaptor for broader workshop applications.
- Fast, repeatable results: Air-powered impacts are consistent and controllable — less risk of damage to components versus uncontrolled manual blows.
Typical applications:
- Removing and installing wheel hub components, bearing carriers and seals.
- Extracting studs, bushings and pressed fittings.
- Controlled driving of sleeves, collars and sleeves in assembly/disassembly tasks.
- Use where conventional slide hammers are too physically demanding or risk damage to the operator.
For technicians who demand hard-hitting extraction power without the repeated blows and bruising of a conventional slide hammer, the Laser 9210 Bi-Directional Pneumatic Air/Slide Hammer delivers controlled, repeatable force and reduced operator fatigue — a real upgrade for busy workshops and mobile technicians.
Available now for purchase from your Laser Tools stockist and online retailers.