52" 16 Gauge Metal Shears

National foot shears are designed for precise shearing through 16 gauge mild steel. This shear is also recommended for shearing aluminum, plastic, copper, brass, and lead. All cast iron body with four cutting edge high carbon high chromium blades, back gauges, table gauges, spring actuated holddown, front arm extensions, bottom treadle safety stop, and our full one year warranty.

Hydraulic Shears: 36"...12 Gauge, 52"...16 Gauge, 52"...12 Gauge, or 52"...10 Gauge

National heavy duty power shears are equipped with a fully integrated hydraulic unit. Complete with electrical hydraulic valve, pilot operated-pressure relief valve, heavy duty foot switch that allows this unit to return to the top of the stroke when the operator removes his foot from the foot switch. Fully enclosed control panel.

The National shear is actuated by a portable shrouded electric foot switch attached to a long flexible cable so it may be positioned comfortable to the operator.

Extra heavy cast iron body with solid 4-edge high carbon high chromium blades. Quick adjusting back gauge for direct reading with a positive lock. Standard with table gauges and front arm extensions.
 

Air Shears: 36"...12 Gauge, 52"...16 Gauge, or 52"...12 Gauge

National offers three heavy duty all cast iron body air shears. These air shears are standard with four cutting edge high carbon high chromium blades, front arm extensions, table gauges, back gauges, and heavy duty foot switch.

1/4" Hydraulic Shears: 6' ... 1/4" or 4' ... 1/4"

National offers two powerful heavy duty cast iron precision hydraulic shears. Standard with hydraulic rubber inserted holddowns, quick adjusting handwheel back gauge for direct reading with a positive lock, front arm extensions, table gauges, heavy duty foot switch, and well lighted work area. Comes with a full 1 year warranty.

The hydraulic unit conforms to J.I.C. standards featuring simplicity of design. The National hydraulic system is simple to maintain with standard replacement parts such as filters, valves, cylinders, hoses, and oil. Clean hydraulic oil is assured by a renewable cartridge type filter in the return lines.

The National shear is actuated by a portable shrouded electric foot switch attached to a long flexible cable so it may be positioned comfortable to the operator.

National shears have high carbon, high chromium blades with four cutting edges of premium quality tool steel and will withstand nicking and wear better than relieved blades. National blades are secured to the shear with tempered flat head screws through countersunk holes in blades.

Complete cuts of full width pieces are 2" longer than specified cutting length. This high strength cast iron constructed frame made of the highest tensile strength metal needed for long life and accurate shearing.

Underdrive contruction with downward cylinders and major hydraulics under the bed gives the shear a low profile.