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Baileigh  |  SKU: BA9-1007163

Baileigh SH-5216A 52-Inch Pneumatic Sheet Metal Shear, 16-Gauge Mild Steel, Air Powered

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52in.
Pneumatic Shear
Mild Steel16 ga.
Strokes/Min20

Baileigh SH-5216A 52-Inch Pneumatic Sheet Metal Shear, 16-Gauge Mild Steel, Air Powered

The Baileigh SH-5216A is an air-powered sheet metal shear with a 52 in. shear length. It is rated for 16 gauge mild steel and 20 gauge stainless steel, and it cycles at 20 strokes per minute.

A pneumatic foot pedal in a pedestal fires the cut, spring-loaded hold-downs clamp the sheet, and a manual back gauge with a dial indicator sets repeat lengths. Front and back gauge lengths are 24 in. each, and the shear ships at 1,588 lb.

Air Operation

The shear runs on shop compressed air through its air control unit. Baileigh lists 90 to 115 PSI, and the manual warns never to connect a supply above 120 PSI.

Multi-Edge Blades

The top blade has two usable edges and the bottom blade has four, both in high carbon, high chrome tool steel.

Key features and benefits

Baileigh SH-5216A pneumatic shear side view with support arms
  • 52 in. shear length1,321 mm
  • 16 ga. mild steelrated on 64,000 PSI tensile material
  • 20 ga. stainless steelrated on 100,000 PSI tensile material
  • 20 strokes per minutepneumatic drive
  • Foot pedal pedestalair foot switch for hands-free cutting
  • Manual back gaugehand wheel with scale and dial indicator
  • Front gauge and side gaugewith two material support arms
  • Spring-loaded hold-downswith pads, under a hold-down cover

Pneumatic Shear specifications

Specification Details
Model / Stock Number SH-5216A / BA9-1007163
Power Pneumatic (compressed air)
Air supply 90 to 115 PSI (per Baileigh); never above 120 PSI (manual); 3/8 in. I.D. minimum hose, 10 ft. maximum length
Maximum shear length 52 in. (1,321 mm)
Mild steel capacity 16 ga. (1.52 mm), based on 64,000 PSI tensile strength
Stainless steel capacity 20 ga. (0.912 mm), based on 100,000 PSI tensile strength
Minimum material thickness 24 ga. (0.607 mm)
Strokes per minute 20
Front gauge length 24 in. (610 mm)
Back gauge length 24 in. (610 mm), manual
Blade angle 1°
Blades High carbon, high chrome tool steel; top blade 2 edges, bottom blade 4 edges
Shipping dimensions (L x W x H) 75 x 36 x 53 in.
Shipping weight 1,588 lb (720 kg)
Included Two material support arms, front gauge, side gauge, manual back gauge, foot switch pedestal with air foot pedal, air control unit
Not included Air hose and quick-connect coupler, shut-off valve, floor anchor bolts
Warranty 1 year (Baileigh); included die sets, tooling and blades 45 days
UPC 731325414103

See it in action

Baileigh video: Baileigh Industrial 52-Inch Pneumatic Sheet Metal Shear, 16-Gauge Capacity (SH-5216A).

Baileigh pneumatic shear questions

What air supply does the SH-5216A need?

Baileigh lists 90 to 115 PSI. The manual calls for a hose of at least 3/8 in. I.D. no longer than 10 ft., and says never to connect a supply above 120 PSI.

How thick can it cut?

Up to 16 gauge mild steel or 20 gauge stainless steel across 52 in., and down to 24 gauge.

How is the cut length set?

A manual back gauge with a hand wheel, scale and dial indicator sets the length behind the blade, and a front gauge and side gauge are used at the front.

How heavy is it to ship?

Shipping weight is 1,588 lb, with shipping dimensions of 75 x 36 x 53 in.

What warranty does it carry?

1 year (Baileigh); included die sets, tooling and blades 45 days.