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Product Summary
The Le Lematec LE-1190 is a non-marring special mallet with a replaceable striking face. Delivers controlled impact without denting, scratching, or marking finished surfaces. Balanced head design. Replaceable face extends tool life. Used for assembly work, panel fitting, bearing installation, pin alignment, and fixture adjustment. Safe for chrome, polished metal, wood, plastic, and painted surfaces. Manufactured by Le Lematec. Price: $73.94. Ships factory direct.
Best for: Professional mechanics, industrial workers, and serious DIY enthusiasts.
LE-1190 Special Mallet
The LE LEMATEC LE-1190 Special Mallet is engineered for precision, safety, and versatility. Built with a unique elastic rubber filler that hardens upon impact, this mallet provides controlled force while preventing scratches and damage on sensitive surfaces. Perfect for automotive, carpentry, and DIY applications.
Features
- Elastic Rubber Filler: Special filler remains elastic in its natural state but hardens when in use for reliable strikes.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for fixing and pushing in vehicle door weatherstrips, fender flares, and bumpers.
- Scratch-Free Performance: Designed to avoid scratching or damaging bumpers, panels, and car bodies.
Perfect For
Whether you’re a mechanic, technician, carpenter, or DIY enthusiast, the LE-1190 Special Mallet offers durability and precision without compromising safety. It’s the ideal companion for delicate yet demanding tasks.
Packing Details
- Packing: Sliding card + blister
- 10 sets / inner box, 20 sets / master carton
- Net Weight: 13 kg
- Gross Weight: 14 kg
- Volume: 2.3'
Why Professionals Choose This Tool
- Non-Marring Striking Face: Delivers controlled impact force without denting, scratching, or marking finished surfaces
- Durable Construction: Handle and head built for thousands of strikes without loosening, cracking, or deforming
- Replaceable Face: Swap worn striking faces in seconds — extends tool life indefinitely at minimal cost
- Versatile Shop Tool: Seats bearings, aligns panels, taps pins, assembles joints, and adjusts fixtures without surface damage
- Precision Control: Balanced head design delivers consistent strike force for assembly and alignment tasks
What's in the Box
- LE-1190 special mallet with non-marring face
- Replacement striking face (spare)
- User manual
Compatible With
| Applications | Assembly tapping, panel alignment, bearing seating, jewelry forming, woodworking joints |
| Materials | Safe for chrome, polished metal, wood, plastic, painted surfaces, glass, ceramic |
Ideal Applications: assembly work, panel fitting, bearing installation, pin alignment, jewelry making, woodworking joints, cabinetry, fixture adjustment, prototype assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
What air compressor do I need for the LE-1190 Special Mallet?
This tool requires approximately 4-6 CFM at 90 PSI. A compressor with at least a 20-gallon tank provides sufficient air volume for intermittent use. For continuous operation, a 30+ gallon tank is recommended.
Is the LE-1190 Special Mallet compatible with my existing air setup?
Yes. Like all Le Lematec tools, it uses a standard 1/4" NPT air inlet fitting that's compatible with most compressors, hoses, and quick-connect couplers from any manufacturer.
What makes this different from a rubber mallet?
The LE-1190 uses a specially formulated non-marring face material that is harder than rubber (for more effective striking force) but softer than metal (to prevent surface damage). Rubber mallets bounce and absorb too much energy. Dead-blow mallets are heavy and imprecise. The LE-1190 delivers a crisp, controlled strike that moves parts without marking them.
When should I replace the striking face?
Replace when the face shows deep gouges, cracks, or has deformed from its original flat profile. A worn face can leave marks on workpieces. With normal shop use, faces last 6-12 months. Replacement faces are included and additional sets are available.
How It Compares
Unlike rubber mallets which can leave marks on soft metals, or steel hammers which deform sheet metal, the LE-1190 uses a specially formulated non-marring head that delivers impact force without surface damage. Compared to dead-blow hammers, the LE-1190 is lighter and more precise for delicate assembly work. It fills the gap between a rubber mallet (too soft for some tasks) and a ball-peen hammer (too aggressive for finished surfaces).
Shipping Information
- Most USA-based orders are shipped directly from our warehouses within 24 hours for your convenience and maximum efficiency.
- Your product should arrive within 3 - 7 Business Days.
Product Return/Refund and Exchange Policies
At Pro Air Tools, we ensure that we are providing the best quality products from the most trusted hand tool brand. Thus, we stand behind all of our products and quality control 100%.
In the event that the products you ordered from us did not meet your expectations, we will gladly offer you our 30 Months Satisfaction Guarantee Request, no questions asked and no restocking fee!
If within 30 Months from your purchase, you are not fully satisfied with any of the products, you may request any of the following:
- Product Replacement
- Exchange the product with another product of the same value.
- Refund the amount you paid.
Proof of purchase from Pro Air Tools is required for all return, refund, and exchange requests. We also require anyone who wishes to return a product, or request a refund, to fill out our Return/Refund Form. We will notify you via email or phone once we process your return/refund request. Refunds will be credited to the original payment method.
With regards to product exchanges, please note that we only accept this type of request if the product delivered to you is defective or damaged. If a customer opts to request a product exchange with “change of mind” as the reason, the product must be returned in its original packaging. The product should not be used or installed in any manner. All return shipping costs will be shouldered by the customer. Return unused product to our office address at 103 Edwin Pl. Asheville, N.C. 28801.
If you have any question regarding our return/refund and exchange policy that was not answered here, feel free to reach out to us via:
Email at info@proairtools.com
A phone call at +1 828 398 0334
PO Box 8367
725 MERRIMON AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2447
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