Cembre RD18X46 hydraulic rectangular punching set for producing precise 46 × 18 mm cut-outs in electrical panels and industrial enclosures.
£1,025.00
The Cembre RD18X46 Rectangular Punching Set (2685654) is a professional hydraulic rectangular punching set designed to produce clean, accurate 46 × 18 mm rectangular cut-outs in electrical enclosures, switchgear and industrial control panels. Developed for demanding industrial applications, it provides precise, repeatable punching with minimal material deformation and a professional-quality finish.
Manufactured by Cembre, a globally recognised specialist in electrical installation and tooling solutions, the RD18X46 is engineered for panel builders, OEM manufacturers, electrical contractors and industrial maintenance engineers who require reliable enclosure preparation and consistent punching performance.
Suitable for industrial panel fabrication, machine building and electrical cabinet modification, the Cembre 2685654 RD18X46 offers a faster, cleaner alternative to conventional drilling while helping improve productivity and installation quality.
Hydraulic punching systems provide an efficient method of creating clean, accurate rectangular openings in electrical panels and industrial enclosures. Compared with drilling, punching significantly reduces burrs, minimises finishing work and produces highly consistent results.
The RD18X46 is designed for industrial control panels, switchgear manufacture and automation systems where precision, repeatability and professional-quality enclosure preparation are essential.
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2685654 |
|---|---|
| Alternative Product SKU | RD18X46 |
| Product type | Hydraulic rectangular punching set |
| Hole size | 46 × 18 mm |
| Application | Electrical panels and industrial enclosures |
| Operation | Hydraulic punching |
| Packed quantity | 1 |
| HS Code | 82079099 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
It is used to produce precise 46 × 18 mm rectangular cut-outs in electrical panels and industrial enclosures using compatible hydraulic punching equipment.
The RD18X46 produces a clean and accurate 46 × 18 mm rectangular opening.
It is commonly used by electrical contractors, OEM manufacturers, panel builders and industrial maintenance engineers.
Hydraulic punching creates cleaner openings, reduces burrs, improves accuracy and significantly reduces installation time compared with conventional drilling.
It is widely used during the manufacture and modification of electrical control panels, switchgear and industrial automation cabinets.
Cembre hydraulic punching systems are trusted worldwide by panel builders, OEM manufacturers and industrial electricians for producing accurate, repeatable enclosure cut-outs with professional-quality results.
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