Used Harsle 5X2500 Shearing Machine | VIGERT, Nanjing, China

This used Harsle 5X2500 shearing machine is available from VIGERT. A shearing machine cuts sheet metal and plate in straight lines between an upper and a lower blade.

Its 5X2500 model designation indicates a 5 mm thickness capacity and a 2,500 mm cutting length. The machine uses a blade-and-hold-down arrangement to clamp the material before the upper blade comes down through it.

Key Features

• Welded steel or cast iron frame to take the cutting forces
• Upper blade on the ram and fixed lower blade on the bed
• Hold-downs clamp the sheet to stop it moving or buckling during the cut
• Backgauge positions the sheet for accurate cut lengths
• Hydraulic system drives the upper blade for controlled cutting

Technical Specifications

• Model: 5X2500
• Thickness capacity (as indicated by model designation): 5 mm
• Cutting length (as indicated by model designation): 2,500 mm

Applications

• Cutting sheet metal blanks to size
• Plate cutting in general metal fabrication
• Preparing flat stock for press brake bending
• Workshop and job-shop sheet metal processing

Commercial Details

• Make: Harsle
• Model: 5X2500
• Condition: Used
• Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
• Seller: VIGERT

Frequently Asked Questions

• What can this machine cut? It cuts sheet metal and plate, with the 5X2500 designation indicating 5 mm thickness and a 2,500 mm cutting length.
• How is the sheet held during cutting? Hold-downs clamp the sheet in place while the upper blade shears through it.
• How is the cut length set? A backgauge positions the sheet so cuts come out at the required length.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the machine cutting under power, the blade condition and gap settings, the type of backgauge and control fitted, the electrical specification, and loading and shipping arrangements.