Features
- Punches up to 10 gauge mild steel and 12 gauge stainless steel
- Splits slugs for easier punch and die disassembly
- Laser-etched markings to distinguish sizes
- Threads onto draw stud for punch and die setup
Specifications
| Size | 1/2 inch |
| Material Thickness Capability | Up to 10 gauge mild steel; up to 12 gauge stainless steel |
| Compatibility | Requires a hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately) |
| Includes | 1/2 inch knockout punch |
| Sku | DCE600012P |
| Warranty | No Limited Warranty (product not eligible) |
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Punch for creating conduit knockout holes. When used with a compatible hydraulic knockout tool (sold separately) it can punch up to 10 gauge mild steel and 12 gauge stainless steel. Includes laser-etched size markings to assist with selection and setup.
Project Ideas
Business
Pre-Punched Electrical Enclosures
Offer a service to pre-punch 1/2-inch conduit knockouts in junction boxes, gutters, and panels to electrician specs. Provide quick turnaround or on-site punching with a hydraulic driver; charge per hole plus setup.
Food Truck & Kitchen Retrofits
Specialize in stainless retrofits by punching clean holes for cable glands, water/propane lines, and sensors in 12 ga stainless. Market to food trucks and commercial kitchens with off-hours, on-site service.
Architectural Perforated Panels
Produce small-batch perforated panels for fences, railings, HVAC screens, and lighting features using repeatable 1/2-inch patterns. Offer CAD templates, finishing options, and mounting hardware; sell B2B to builders and designers.
Cable Pass-Through Plates
Manufacture desk and wall plates with 1/2-inch knockouts sized for snap-in grommets and strain reliefs. Bundle with grommets and templates, offer logo engraving, and sell via Etsy/Shopify and local IT installers.
Van and Trailer Upfit Kits
Build heavy-duty storage panels and wiring pass-through solutions with 1/2-inch hole grids for service vans and trailers. Partner with fleet managers, provide installation, and price as standardized kits with optional custom layouts.
Creative
Perforated Lanterns and Sconces
Punch uniform 1/2-inch hole patterns in thin stainless or mild steel sheets to create dramatic light spill for lanterns and wall sconces. Roll or fold into cylinders, rivet seams, and back with LED candles or strips for an industrial look.
Garden Planters with Trellis Mounts
Make metal planters and punch 1/2-inch drainage holes plus side knockouts to accept EMT conduit trellises or drip irrigation fittings. Add rubber grommets or bulkhead fittings for clean, snag-free edges.
Modular Storage Panels
Create rugged wall panels with 1/2-inch holes to hang S-hooks, bolt-on brackets, or route cables. Ideal for shop walls, garage doors, or van interiors where a heavy-duty alternative to pegboard is needed.
Custom Vents and Speaker Grilles
Punch rows or patterns in steel to make durable vent covers or speaker grilles that resist dents. Finish with paint or powder coat and add standoffs for airflow and a clean, professional appearance.
Pixel-Style Metal Art
Lay out a grid and punch 1/2-inch holes as ‘pixels,’ then back the panel with colored film or LEDs to form images or typography. Frame and hang for modern industrial wall art.