2685650 Cembre RD21X21 PUNCHING SET

2685666 Cembre RD68X68 PUNCHING SET

Cembre RD68X68 hydraulic square punching set for producing precise 68 × 68 mm cut-outs in electrical panels and industrial enclosures.

SKU: 2685666Alt SKU: RD68X68MPN: 2685666
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Why Choose the Cembre RD68X68 Rectangular Punching Set?

The Cembre RD68X68 Rectangular Punching Set (2685666) is a professional hydraulic square punching set engineered to produce precise 68 × 68 mm square cut-outs in electrical enclosures, switchgear assemblies and industrial control panels. Designed for demanding industrial applications, it delivers clean, burr-free openings with excellent repeatability while significantly reducing installation time compared with conventional drilling methods.

Manufactured by Cembre, a globally recognised specialist in electrical connection and installation equipment, the RD68X68 is designed for OEM machine builders, electrical contractors, panel manufacturers and maintenance engineers requiring reliable, high-quality enclosure preparation. The punch set is suitable for stainless steel up to approximately 1.5 mm and mild steel up to 2.0 mm when used with compatible hydraulic punching equipment.

Ideal for industrial automation systems, control panels and electrical cabinet manufacture, the Cembre 2685666 RD68X68 provides fast, accurate square cut-outs while maintaining the strength and professional appearance of finished enclosures.

Key Advantages

  • Professional hydraulic square punching set.
  • Produces precise 68 × 68 mm square cut-outs.
  • Suitable for stainless steel and mild steel applications.
  • Clean, burr-free punching with minimal material deformation.
  • Heavy-duty construction for industrial environments.
  • Ideal for electrical contractors, OEMs and panel builders.

Key Features

  • Cembre RD68X68 Square Punching Set.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2685666.
  • Produces accurate 68 × 68 mm square openings.
  • Suitable for stainless steel up to 1.5 mm.
  • Suitable for mild steel up to 2.0 mm.
  • Compatible with suitable hydraulic punching equipment.
  • Precision engineered for repeatable industrial use.
  • Manufactured in Italy.

Professional Panel Fabrication

Hydraulic punching systems provide a fast and efficient method of producing large square openings in industrial electrical enclosures. Compared with drilling or machining, punching creates cleaner edges, improves dimensional accuracy and significantly reduces finishing work.

The RD68X68 is designed for industrial control panel manufacture, switchgear production and OEM automation equipment where large, accurately positioned square cut-outs are required.

Typical Applications

  • Industrial control panels.
  • Electrical enclosures.
  • Switchgear manufacture.
  • Automation and machine control cabinets.
  • OEM machinery production.
  • Industrial maintenance and retrofit projects.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number 2685666
Product type Hydraulic square punching set
Hole size 68 × 68 mm
Maximum stainless steel thickness 1.5 mm
Maximum mild steel thickness 2.0 mm
Pilot hole diameter 22.5 mm
Application Electrical panels and industrial enclosures
Operation Hydraulic punching
HS Code 82079099
Country of Manufacture Türkiye

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cembre 2685666 RD68X68 used for?

It is used to create precise 68 × 68 mm square cut-outs in electrical enclosures and industrial control panels using compatible hydraulic punching equipment.

What size opening does it produce?

The RD68X68 produces a clean and accurate 68 × 68 mm square opening.

What material thickness can it punch?

It is suitable for stainless steel up to approximately 1.5 mm and mild steel up to 2.0 mm when used with the appropriate hydraulic punching system.

Why choose hydraulic punching instead of drilling?

Hydraulic punching creates cleaner openings, improves accuracy, reduces burrs and significantly reduces installation time compared with conventional drilling methods.

Where is the RD68X68 typically used?

It is widely used during the manufacture and modification of industrial control panels, switchgear and electrical cabinets.

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Cembre hydraulic punching systems are trusted worldwide by panel builders, OEM manufacturers and industrial electricians for producing precise, repeatable enclosure cut-outs with professional-quality results.

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