Pneumatic Shears | McMaster-Carr

	For Use On For Use On

Aluminum

Brass

Bronze

	For Cutting For Cutting

	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Left Curves

Right Curves

Straight

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	No-Load Strokes per Minute No-Load Strokes per Minute

2,200

2,500

	For Maximum Steel Thickness For Maximum Steel Thickness

1/64"

3/64"

1/16"

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

1/4

3/8

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	For Air Hose ID For Air Hose ID

1/4"

1/4"-1/2"

3/8"

	Air Pressure Air Pressure

80-120 psi

90 psi

90-130psi

	For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

1/32"

3/64"

	Minimum Cut Radius Minimum Cut Radius

	For Maximum Aluminum Thickness For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

1/64"

3/64"

3/32"

	For Maximum Medium-Hard Steel Diameter For Maximum Medium- Hard Steel Diameter

3/8"

1/2"

	For Maximum Hard Chain Diameter For Maximum Hard Chain Diameter

5/16"

3/8"

	For Maximum Hard Steel Hardness For Maximum Hard Steel Hardness

Brinell 375

Rockwell C40

	For Maximum Medium-Hard Steel Hardness For Maximum Medium- Hard Steel Hardness

Brinell 285

Rockwell C30

	For Maximum Rebar Diameter For Maximum Rebar Diameter

5/16"

3/8"

	For Maximum Rebar Hardness For Maximum Rebar Hardness

Brinell 375

Rockwell C40

	For Maximum Soft Steel Hardness For Maximum Soft Steel Hardness

	For Maximum Soft Steel Diameter For Maximum Soft Steel Diameter

3/8"

1/2"

	Overall Height Overall Height

7 1/4"

10"

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About Powered Nibblers and Powered Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known as slotting shears, these cutters have a double blade that creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion. To start cuts in the center of material, drill a starting hole.

	For Max. Thick.
	Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Cut Wd.	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Starting Hole Dia.	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	Includes		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
A	3/64"	1/32"	3/64"	7/32"	6"	10"	Steel	2,500	1/2"	4	90	Wrench, Lubricant	0000000	0000000
B	1/16"	3/64"	3/32"	7/32"	7"	10 1/2"	Steel	2,200	1/2"	4	90	Wrench, Lubricant	0000000	000000

Replacement Left Stationary Blade for Style A and B	Each	000000
Replacement Right Stationary Blade for Style A and B	Each	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style B	Each	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style A	Each	00000

Air-Powered Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Also known a scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut metal up to 1/64" thick with minimal material loss and edge distortion.

For Max. Thick.
Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
1/64"	1/64"	7"	11"	Steel	2,200	4	90	1/4"-1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	0000000	0000000

Replacement Lower Blade	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Upper Blade	0000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Pliable Sheet Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Leave clean cut edges in a variety of pliable materials. Also known as scissor-blade shears, the bottom blade remains stationary while the upper blade moves up and down to cut. Blades do not close completely.

For Max. Thick.
Wire Cloth	Plastic	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Foam, Nickel, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Steel
3/64"	1/8"	12"	Steel	2,500	4	90	1/4"-1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	00000000	0000000

Replacement Lower Blade	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Upper Blade	00000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Fabric Cutters

The included semi-square blade is for no-fray cuts. This cutter is not for cutting carpet, corrugated material, rubber, plastic, or metal.

Round blade trims and edges, but may cause fraying.

Cutting Pattern—Straight, Left Curves, Right Curves
For Max. Thick.	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	Blade Size	Blade Shape	Horsepower, hp	Air Consumption, cfm	Air Pressure, psi	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender	Includes		Each
For Use On Fabric
3/8"	9"	Steel	2 1/32"	Semi Square	1/3	4	90	1/4"	No	NPT	1/4	Male	Built-In Blade Sharpener	0000000	000000000

Optional 2 1/32" Round Blade	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement 2 1/32" Semi-Square Blade	0000000	Each	00000

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Assembled Cutter

Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.

Handles have a safety lever that prevents accidental operation; push the thumb latch forward to activate.

Handles

						Air Inlet
Style	Component	Cutting Force	Lg.	OD	Wt., oz.	Pipe Size	Gender	Recommended Operating Air Pressure, psi	Includes	Material		Each
A	Standard Handle	850 lbs. @ 80 psi	5 1/2"	1 3/4"	13	1/8	Female	60-100	5 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose	Aluminum	00000000	0000000

Replacement Parts
O-Ring Repair Kit	Each	000000
Spool O-Ring Kit	Each	00000
Spool Spring	Each	0000
Valve Washer	Each	0000
Snap Ring	Each	0000
Jaw Spring	Each	0000
Pivot Screw	Each	00000

Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters

Slice through bolts and chain with low effort. A spring opens the jaws for quick cuts. Not for use on wire rope.

Cutters
For Max. Dia.					Overall												Replacement Cutting Heads
Soft Steel	Medium-Hard Steel	Hard Steel	Rebar	Hard Chain	Lg.	Ht.	Jaw Material	Grip Material	Air Pressure	For Air Hose ID	Air Hose Included	Thread Type	Pipe Size	Gender		Each		Each
3/8"	3/8"	5/16"	5/16"	5/16"	15"	7 1/4"	Steel	Rubber	80-120psi	3/8"	No	NPT	3/8	Female	0000000	000000000	0000000	0000000
1/2"	1/2"	3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	17 1/2"	10"	Steel	Rubber	90-130psi	3/8"	No	NPT	3/8	Female	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000