What is the difference between a swing beam and a guillotine shear?

On a swing beam shear the upper blade holder rotates around a fixed point, so the blade travels an arc into the sheet. It is the standard configuration for general sheet work, simpler to build, easier to maintain and cheaper at the same tonnage. A guillotine shear brings the blade down vertically, which holds the cut square through thicker plate and tighter length tolerances, at more structure and more cost. Both ranges are built here — compare them on your thickest material and the tolerance your parts need.

What thickness can these machines cut?

The range covers 4 to 25 ton with shear angles of 1°30' up to 12 mm and 2°30' from 16 mm up, across cutting lengths from 2.5 to 6 m. Capacity is set by tonnage, cutting length and shear angle together — send your thickest material and widest sheet and we will confirm the model against your parts rather than guessing from the table.

What power supply do I need?

Standard supply is 380 V ±10%, 50 Hz, and custom voltages are built to order — including three-phase 220 V / 60 Hz, 380 V / 60 Hz and 415 V / 60 Hz for North American and other grids. Main motor power runs from 4 kW on the smallest model to 37 kW on the largest, so check the specific model against your service.

What comes with the machine?

One complete hydraulic swing shearing machine, plus adjusting bolts, front material supports and a foot switch as standard accessories. Documentation includes the packing list, conformity certificate, electrical and mechanical manuals, system data, electrical schematics, foundation drawing, a handheld toolbox, wrench set and oil can.

What warranty and service do I get?

Machines carry a three-guarantee policy from the date of sale with a three-year quality guarantee from acceptance. Within the warranty period, component damage not caused by the user is replaced free of charge — wearing parts excluded, as on every machine of this class. Installation and commissioning at your site are done by our engineers with your cooperation, including free training for your technicians.

Hydraulic Swing Shearing Machine | 4-25 Ton, 2.5-6 m

What this machine is

A hydraulic swing shearing machine cuts sheet metal with a straight top blade descending through the material onto a bottom blade. The upper blade holder pivots around a fixed point, so the blade travels an arc rather than dropping vertically — the swing beam principle. It is the standard configuration for general sheet metal cutting: simpler structure than a guillotine, easier to set up and maintain, and lower cost at the same tonnage.

We build these in 29 standard models from 4 x 2500 to 25 x 3200(tonnage x cutting length in mm), in both NC and CNC backgauge configurations. Special models are custom-built to order.

QC11Y(K) hydraulic swing shearing machine — QC11Y(K) swing beam shear — the blade holder pivots through an arc, the configuration that suits general sheet gauges.

QC12Y(K) hydraulic swing shearing machine — QC12Y(K) with the NC control station — backgauge positioning and stroke repeatable without angle programming.

Specifications

No.	Model	Shear angle	Strokes (spm)	Backgauge (mm)	Throat (mm)	Table (mm)	Main motor (kW)	Size LxWxH (mm)	Weight (kg)
1	4 x 2500	1°30'	18	20–500	300	800	4	3200 x 1600 x 1500	3,900
2	4 x 3200	1°30'	14	20–600	300	800	5.5	3900 x 1650 x 1620	4,800
3	4 x 4000	1°30'	12	20–600	300	800	5.5	4700 x 1900 x 1700	6,500
4	4 x 6000	1°30'	10	20–600	300	800	7.5	6700 x 1900 x 1800	7,900
5	6 x 2500	1°30'	18	20–600	300	800	7.5	3200 x 1650 x 1620	4,800
6	6 x 3200	1°30'	14	20–600	300	800	7.5	3900 x 1650 x 1620	5,800
7	6 x 4000	1°30'	12	20–600	300	800	7.5	4700 x 1850 x 1700	7,900
8	6 x 6000	1°30'	8	20–600	300	800	11	6800 x 1950 x 1850	9,200
9	8 x 2500	1°30'	14	20–600	300	800	7.5	3200 x 1650 x 1620	6,000
10	8 x 3200	1°30'	12	20–600	300	800	11	4000 x 1650 x 1620	6,800
11	8 x 4000	1°30'	10	20–600	300	800	11	4480 x 1800 x 1700	9,000
12	8 x 6000	1°30'	8	20–600	300	800	15	6850 x 2050 x 1780	10,500
13	10 x 2500	1°30'	10	20–600	300	800	11	3200 x 1800 x 1700	6,500
14	10 x 3200	1°30'	10	20–600	300	800	11	3900 x 1950 x 1900	7,800
15	10 x 4000	1°30'	8	20–600	300	800	18.5	4700 x 2100 x 2100	12,000
16	10 x 6000	1°30'	6	20–600	300	800	22	6800 x 2200 x 1800	22,000
17	12 x 2500	1°30'	11	20–600	300	800	15	3200 x 2060 x 1960	8,500
18	12 x 3200	1°30'	10	20–600	300	800	18.5	3900 x 2120 x 2100	9,500
19	12 x 4000	2°30'	8	20–600	300	800	18.5	4700 x 2200 x 2100	12,000
20	12 x 6000	2°30'	5	20–600	300	800	22	6850 x 2250 x 2200	28,000
21	16 x 2500	2°30'	8	20–600	300	800	18.5	3200 x 2127 x 2000	10,000
22	16 x 3200	2°30'	7	20–600	300	800	22	4000 x 2400 x 2100	12,000
23	16 x 4000	2°30'	6	20–600	300	800	30	4800 x 2200 x 2200	16,000
24	16 x 6000	2°30'	6	20–600	300	800	37	6800 x 2250 x 2280	32,000
25	20 x 2500	2°30'	6	20–600	300	800	30	3230 x 2250 x 2150	14,000
26	20 x 3200	2°30'	5	20–600	300	800	30	3900 x 2260 x 2200	17,000
27	20 x 4000	2°30'	4	20–600	300	800	37	4800 x 2260 x 2400	18,000
28	25 x 2500	2°30'	4	20–600	300	800	37	3250 x 2280 x 2180	18,000
29	25 x 3200	2°30'	4	20–600	300	800	37	3900 x 2280 x 2250	22,000

Specifications per the factory catalogue. The above are standard machine models; special models can also be customized.

Reading the model table

The model number reads as tonnage x cutting length — a 6 x 3200 shears 6 mm mild steel across a 3200 mm blade. Two things move together in the table and are worth understanding before you pick a row:

Shear angle steps at 16 mm. Models up to 12 mm capacity run a 1°30' shear angle; 16 mm and above run 2°30'. The larger angle reduces cutting force on thick plate — it is a tonnage decision, not an accuracy option.
Strokes fall as the machine grows. From 18 strokes per minute on the small models down to 4 on the largest. If your work is high-volume thin sheet, the stroke rate matters as much as the capacity — a machine one size larger than you need costs you cycle time every shift.

Machine structure

The parts that decide whether the machine still cuts straight in year five:

Frame. Built from split steel plates, welded and then tempered in a large tempering furnace to relieve the stress from welding and machining — the step that decides whether the frame holds its geometry. The whole machine is machined as one piece where it matters: more rigidity, more stable precision, less assembly error, less deformation over the machine's life.
Hydraulics. Rexroth valve blocks for the hydraulic circuit, backed by a hydraulic overload protection system with real-time oil pressure monitoring — oil leaks and sticking valves are rare on machines built this way, and the operator can see the pressure rather than discovering a problem by its consequences.
Blades and blade gap. Ground upper and lower blades with adjustable clearance — clearance set proportional to material thickness and type is what keeps the edge square and the burr down. We supply the blade set, and clearance adjustment is routine maintenance, not a defect.
Backgauge. A heavy-duty rear stopper built to resist impact and deformation, on a frame that makes loading and unloading cut material straightforward. Manual and automatic backgauge lifting are both available, so long material can be positioned without lifting it over the fence.
Front table. A spherical integrated front support that reduces friction between sheet and table — feeding wide sheet is faster and the sheet surface stays clean.
Cutting line lighting. A standard alignment device projects a line shadow onto the sheet from the machine's own light source, replacing the old mark-and-cut method with a straight reference you can cut to.
Feed opening. Minimum feed height equals sheet thickness; maximum equals sheet thickness plus 20–25 mm, set with height-adjustable screws. A front guard plate and side rails keep the operator clear, and the feed guard carries an induction switch — lift it during operation and the machine cuts power automatically.
Lubrication. Automatic or manual lubrication, both available — choose to suit how the machine is run.
Rear protection. Photoelectric protection across the rear of the cutting area, guarding the operator and especially fingers at the point of operation.
Pneumatic rear support. Supports wide sheet during cutting and folds away with one action when not in use.

Control system and drive

The machine runs an E21S control system on a PLC industrial computer. The main motor is available from international brands such as Siemens or established domestic brands, and voltage is built to order — three-phase 220 V / 60 Hz, 380 V / 60 Hz, 415 V / 60 Hz and other configurations for North American and other grids, so a US shop can wire the machine to its existing service rather than rebuilding the panel.

Main configuration

Item	Component	Brand / note
1	Control system	E21S
2	Hydraulic pump	SUNNY (USA) / Foster (China)
3	Hydraulic valve	Bosch Rexroth
4	Main motor (option)	Huyuan (Shanghai) / Estun (Nanjing)
5	Electrical components	Schneider / Chint
6	Seals	NOK (Japan) or German brand
7	Backgauge servo motor (option)	Estun (Nanjing)
8	Ball screw (option)	Heqing (Taiwan)
9	Linear guides	Heqing (Taiwan)
10	Blades	Jinshan (Shanghai)
11	Cylinder	Taifeng (Jining)
12	Pipe fittings	JS (Germany)
13	Foot switch	VIKEN
14	Lubrication pump (option)	Domestic
15	Backgauge encoder (option)	Keli / Lion

What ships with the machine

One complete hydraulic swing shearing machine, plus adjusting bolts, front material supports and a foot switch as standard accessories. Documentation: packing list, certificate of conformity, electrical and mechanical operating manuals, system data, electrical schematics, foundation drawing, handheld toolbox, wrench set and oil can.

Installation conditions

Power: 380 V ±10%, 50 Hz — or custom voltage
Ambient temperature: 5–38 °C while operating
Relative humidity: 20–80% RH
Sited away from strong vibration and electromagnetic interference sources
No harmful or corrosive gases, no dust

Installation, training and after-sales

Foundation. We provide the foundation drawing; you are responsible for the construction work.
Shipment notice. When the machine is assembled at our works, we notify you of the shipment schedule and what to prepare for installation.
Installation and commissioning. Our engineers install and commission the machine at your site, with your cooperation — you provide lifting equipment, water, electricity, hydraulic oil and the necessary conditions.
Training. During installation and commissioning we train your technical staff free of charge and provide technical consultation. If you need an engineer to travel for debugging, that cost is reimbursed at actuals.
Acceptance. On completion, both parties inspect and accept the machine jointly against the signed technical agreement and its attachments.
Warranty. Three-guarantee policy from the date of sale, with a three-year quality guarantee from the date of acceptance. Within the warranty period, component damage not caused by the user is replaced free of charge; wearing parts are excluded.

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Hydraulic swing shearing machine