Pneumatic shears deliver burr-free cuts in metals

Kett Tool offers the P-540 double-cut shears for making burr-free cuts in cold-rolled mild steel up to 14 ga., most grades of stainless steel to 20 ga., and aluminum to 0.090 in. thick. Its pistol-grip, 2,200-RPM pneumatic motor runs on a 90-PSI power source, delivering cutting speeds of 180 IPM.

The variable-speed trigger lets the user make smooth starting cuts in most grades of stainless up to 16 ga. The 10.5-in.-long unit weighs 4 lbs. All shear heads feature A2 tool steel blades.