Power Shears | McMaster-Carr

	For Use On For Use On

	For Maximum Steel Thickness For Maximum Steel Thickness

	Cutting Pattern Cutting Pattern

Left Curves

Right Curves

Straight

	For Cutting For Cutting

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

	Voltage Voltage

120V AC

20V DC

120V DC

	Overall Length Overall Length

	For Maximum Aluminum Thickness For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

1/32"

3/64"

1/16"

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

OSHA

	Minimum Cut Radius Minimum Cut Radius

1/2"

3/4"

4 1/2"

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Current Current

6.2A

	Starting Hole Diameter Starting Hole Diameter

7/32"

1/2"

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Air Pressure Air Pressure

80-120 psi

90 psi

90-130psi

	For Air Hose ID For Air Hose ID

1/4"

1/4"-1/2"

3/8"

	Pipe Size Pipe Size

1/4

3/8

	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

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About Powered Nibblers and Powered Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Use to cut patterns in flat material with minimal material loss and less effort compared to manual cutters.

Style A have an adjustable lower blade to accommodate various metal thicknesses.

Cutters
For Max. Thick.					Material										Replacement Blades
Steel	Stainless Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade	Housing	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each		Pair
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
(A) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
3/64"	3/64"	3/64"	1/2"	10 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	4,000	120V DC 120V AC	4	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	0000000	00000000	000000
1/16"	3/64"	1/16"	3/4"	10 1/4"	Steel	Plastic	4,000	120V DC 120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	000000	00000000	00000
(B) For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
9/64"	1/16"	5/32"	2"	8 3/8"	Steel	Plastic	1,600	120V AC	6.2	8	Two Prong	CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified	0000000	000000	0000000	00000

Smooth-Edge Electric Sheet Metal Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

A double blade creates two cuts and a 7/32" wide waste strip that peels back, leaving two smooth edges with little distortion. These cutters are also known as slotting shears. 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.	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met	Includes		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
A	1/16"	3/64"	3/32"	7/32"	7"	14"	Steel	2,500	1/2"	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, CSA Certified, UL Listed	Lubricant, Head-Adjusting Wrench	0000000	0000000
For Use On Aluminum, Steel
B	3/64"	1/32"	3/64"	7/32"	4 1/2"	15 1/2"	Steel	2,450	7/32"	20V DC	__	__	__	CSA Certified	Two Batteries, Battery Charger, Bag, Hex Wrench	0000000	000000

Replacement Left Stationary Blade for Style A	0000000	Each	000000
Replacement Right Stationary Blade for Style A	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style A	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement Battery Pack for Style B	000000000	Each	000000
Replacement Charger for Style B	000000000	Each	00000

Electric Sheet Metal Cutters for Thin Metal

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

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

For Max. Thick.
Steel	Aluminum	Min. Cut Radius	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Switch Type	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		Each
Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Steel, Tin
1/64"	1/64"	7"	16"	Steel	2,500	Variable Speed Trigger	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.243, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.302, CSA Certified, UL Listed	0000000	0000000

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

Air-Powered Sheet Metal 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

Electric Pliable Sheet Cutters

Cutting Pattern -
Straight, Right
Curves, Left Curves

Produce clean 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	Cut Lg.	Overall Lg.	Blade Material	No-Load Strokes per Minute	Voltage	Current, A	Cord Lg., ft.	Plug Type	Specifications Met		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"	2 1/4"	16"	Steel	2,500	120V AC	5	8	Two Prong	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	0000000

Replacement Upper Blade	00000000	Each	000000
Replacement Lower 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