The American Pneumatic Tools APT 263 is a 14 lb 2-bolt D-handle pneumatic chipping hammer with a 3 in. piston stroke, purpose-built for industrial scaling, chiseling, weld cleanup, and form stripping. Key specs include 1,650 BPM impact rate, 33-35 CFM consumption at 90 PSI, .580 in. hex or .680 in. round chuck options. Ironworkers, masons, refractory crews, and demolition contractors run the APT 263 for medium-duty chipping where heavier breakers cause operator fatigue.
- 2-Bolt drop-forged D-handle construction balances tool weight and rigidity for sustained overhead and one-handed scaling work.
- Rated 1,650 BPM, 3 in. stroke, 14 lb, 14-9/16 in. overall length for balanced impact across scaling, chiseling, and form-stripping work.
- Consumes 33-35 CFM at 90 PSI through a 7/8-24 thread air inlet, compatible with standard contractor whip hose and inline oilers.
- A 50-CFM compressor supports single-tool continuous use; larger 185-CFM units run multiple operators on the same circuit.
- Available with .580 in. hex or .680 in. round chuck plus ball, oval-collar, or bolt-on retainer styles to match existing steel inventory.
- Built for scaling slag and rust, weld-spatter cleanup, form stripping, refractory-lining repair, mortar removal, and detail chiseling.
- Ironworkers, masons, refractory crews, and demolition contractors specify it for medium-duty chipping where heavier breakers cause operator fatigue.
- Crowder Supply stocks .580 in. hex and .680 in. round chipping steels plus replacement chucks, retainers, springs, and pistons for the APT 263.
- American Pneumatic Tools is a long-established U.S. manufacturer of industrial chipping and demolition tools with deep aftermarket parts support.
This sits within our wider pneumatic chipping hammers selection and the companion ts chip chisels are stocked alongside it. See the chipping hammer buyer’s guide if you are deciding between models. It ships out of Denver, same day on in-stock orders placed before 4 PM ET.
