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Cutting Force @ Pressure

848 lbf @ 72 psi

1,571 lbf @ 72 psi

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

Gender

Female

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Weight

For Maximum Stainless Steel Thickness

1/32"

3/64"

No-Load Strokes per Minute

2,200 stroke/min

2,500 stroke/min

For Maximum Steel Thickness

1/64"

3/64"

1/16"

For Maximum Aluminum Thickness

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Minimum Cut Radius

Average Air Consumption

19 Products

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"	Steel	12"	2,500	4	90	1/4" to 1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	38185A14	0000000

Replacement Sheet Metal-Cutting Shear Blades

		Each
Replacement Upper Blade	38185A25	000000
Replacement Lower Blade	38185A26	00000

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Assembled Cutter


Handles Style A	Handles Style B

Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.

Handles


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 Grip



		A	Standard	848 lbf @ 72 psi	5 13/16"	1 3/4"	13.1	1/4	Female	72 to 87	Safety Lever	6 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose with 1/4 × 1/8 Reducer	Aluminum	56145A33	0000000


		B	High Force	1,571 lbf @ 72 psi	9 1/4"	1 3/4"	20.5	1/4	Female	72 to 87	Safety Lever	6 ft. Lg. 1/8 NPT Male × 1/4 NPT Male Air Hose with 1/4 × 1/8 Reducer	Aluminum	56145A34	000000

Wire Cutter Springs

		Each
Jaw Spring	56145A521	00000
Return Spring and O-Ring Repair Kit	56145A522	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.

	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"	Steel	2 1/32"	Semi-Square	1/3	4	90	1/4"	No	NPT	1/4	Male	Built-In Blade Sharpener	7096A11	000000000

Fabric Cutter Blades

		Each
2 1/32" Round Blade	7096A23	000000
Replacement 2 1/32" Semi-Square Blade	7096A21	00000

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"	Steel	11"	2,200	4	90	1/4" to 1/2"	No	NPT	1/4	Female	3818A19	0000000

Replacement Sheet Metal-Cutting Shear Blades

		Each
Straight Upper Blade	3818A22	000000
Straight Lower Blade	3818A24	00000

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

				A	3/64"	1/32"	3/64"	7/32"	6"	10"	Steel	2,500	1/2"	4	90	Wrench, Lubricant	3622A21	0000000	———	0


				B	1/16"	3/64"	3/32"	7/32"	7"	10 1/2"	Steel	2,200	1/2"	4	90	Wrench, Lubricant	3717A19	000000	3717A22	000000

Replacement Sheet Metal-Cutting Shear Blades

		Each
Replacement Right Stationary Blade for 3717A16, 3717A19, and 3622A21	3717A24	000000
Replacement Left Stationary Blade for 3717A16, 3717A19, and 3622A21	3717A23	00000
Replacement Movable Center Blade for Style A	3717A25	00000