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    Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears for Pliable Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears for Pliable Metal.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears for Pliable Metal.

    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. Thk.
    Wire
    Cloth
    Plastic
    Blade
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    No-Load Strokes per
    min., stroke/min
    Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    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"Steel12"2,5004901/4" to 1/2"NoNPT
    		1/4
    		Female000000000000000
     
    Replacement Sheet Metal-Cutting Shear Blades
    Each
    Replacement Upper Blade00000000000000
    Replacement Lower Blade0000000000000

    Air-Powered Wire Cutters

    Image of System. Assembled Cutter. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Wire Cutters. Air-Powered Wire Cutters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Air-Powered Wire Cutters, Handles, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Air-Powered Wire Cutters, Handles, Style B.

    Assembled Cutter

    Handles

    Style A

    Handles

    Style B

    Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.
    Handles
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Air-Powered Wire Cutters, Handles, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Air-Powered Wire Cutters, Handles, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Handles have a safety lever that prevents accidental operation; push the thumb latch forward to activate.
    Air
    Inlet
    Style
    Handle
    Type
    Cutting Force @
    Pressure
    Lg.
    OD
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Recommended Operating
    Air Pressure, psi
    Features
    Includes
    Material
    Each
    Knurled-Head Grip
    AStandard848 lbf @ 72 psi5 13/16"1 3/4"13.11/4
    		Female72 to 87Safety Lever6 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose with 1/4 × 1/8 ReducerAluminum000000000000000
    BHigh Force1,571 lbf @ 72 psi9 1/4"1 3/4"20.51/4
    		Female72 to 87Safety Lever6 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose with 1/4 × 1/8 ReducerAluminum00000000000000
     
    Wire Cutter Springs
    Each
    Jaw Spring00000000000000
    Return Spring and O-Ring Repair Kit00000000000000

    Air-Powered Fabric Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fabric Cutters. 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.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Blade
    Material
    Blade
    Size
    Blade
    Shape
    Power,
    hp
    Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Air Pressure,
    psi
    For Air
    Hose ID
    Air Hose
    Included
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Includes
    Each
    Cutting Pattern— Straight, Left Curves, Right Curves
     
    For Fabric
    3/8"9"Steel2 1/32"Semi-Square1/34901/4"NoNPT
    		1/4
    		MaleBuilt-In Blade Sharpener0000000000000000
     
    Fabric Cutter Blades
    Round blade trims and edges, but may cause fraying.
    Each
    2 1/32" Round Blade0000000000000
    Replacement 2 1/32" Semi-Square Blade000000000000

    Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears for Thin Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears for Thin Metal.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears for Thin Metal.

    Cutting

    Pattern -

    Straight,

    Right

    Curves,

    Left

    Curves

    Also known as 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. Thk.
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Min. Cut
    Radius
    Blade
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    No-Load Strokes per
    min., stroke/min
    Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    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"Steel11"2,2004901/4" to 1/2"NoNPT
    		1/4
    		Female00000000000000
     
    Replacement Sheet Metal-Cutting Shear Blades
    Each
    Straight Upper Blade0000000000000
    Straight Lower Blade000000000000

    Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears, Style B.
    Image of Specification. Cutting Pattern - Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves. Front orientation. Air-Powered Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears.

    Style A

    Style B

    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.
    Shears
    Replacement
    Blades
    For Max. Thk.
    Style
    Steel
    Stainless
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Cut
    Wd.
    Min. Cut
    Radius
    Overall
    Lg.
    Blade
    Material
    No-Load Strokes per
    min., stroke/min
    Starting
    Hole Dia.
    Air Consumption,
    ft³/min
    Air Pressure,
    psi
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Cutting Pattern—Straight, Right Curves, Left Curves
     
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
    A3/64"1/32"3/64"7/32"6"10"Steel2,5001/2"490Wrench, Lubricant00000000000000———0
    B1/16"3/64"3/32"7/32"7"10 1/2"Steel2,2001/2"490Wrench, Lubricant00000000000000000000000000
     
    Replacement Sheet Metal-Cutting Shear Blades
    Each
    Replacement Right Stationary Blade for 3717A16, 3717A19, and 3622A210000000000000
    Replacement Left Stationary Blade for 3717A16, 3717A19, and 3622A21000000000000
    Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style A000000000000
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