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Description
Piranha Hydraulic Metal Shears
Piranha hydraulic guillotine shears deliver accurate, reliable plate shearing from 1/4″ to 1″ mild steel. Built with world-class components from Bosch Rexroth, Delem, Siemens, and more — every machine is inspected in Belvidere, Illinois, through our Perfect Machine Process before it reaches your shop.
Standard Features — All Models
- 3-point roller gib system
- 39″ standard back gauge travel
- High-quality alloy 2-piece blades for long life
- Delem DAC-360 CNC control
- CNC controlled blade gap
- CNC controlled rake angle
- Leuze light curtain / photocell safety system
- 3 front sheet supports
- Backgauge AC servo with ball screw and linear rod guides
- Bosch (Rexroth) hydraulics
- Minimum material capacity: .060″
Structural Features — All Models
- European design, guillotine style
- Stress relieved frame
- Machined in one setup to assure parallelism and verticality of all mounting surfaces
- 3 front sheet supports
- 3-point roller guide system (ram)
- Bosch/Rexroth hydraulic system with overload protection and sight glass
- AC motor drive backgauge with ball screw and linear rod guides
- Standard foot pedestal
Model Specifications
| Spec | 1/4″ x 8′ | 1/4″ x 10′ | 1/4″ x 13′ | 3/8″ x 8′ | 3/8″ x 10′ | 1/2″ x 8′ | 1/2″ x 10′ | 1/2″ x 13′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mild Steel Capacity | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | 3/8″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ | 1/2″ | 1/2″ |
| Stainless Capacity | 1/8″ | 1/8″ | 1/8″ | 3/16″ | 3/16″ | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | 1/4″ |
| Cut Length | 8 ft | 10 ft | 13 ft | 8 ft | 10 ft | 8 ft | 10 ft | 13 ft |
| Motor | 10 HP | 10 HP | 15 HP | 20 HP | 20 HP | 20 HP | 20 HP | 40 HP |
| Rake Angle | 0.5–2.5° | 0.5–2° | 0.5–2° | 0.5–2° | 0.5–2° | 0.5–2.5° | 0.5–2.5° | 0.5–2.5° |
| Strokes/Min (No Load) | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Hold Down Cylinders | 14 | 16 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 125″ x 64″ x 80″ | 160″ x 63″ x 79″ | 190″ x 70″ x 82″ | 128″ x 75″ x 89″ | 157″ x 71″ x 87″ | 128″ x 75″ x 89″ | 157″ x 75″ x 91″ | 190″ x 93″ x 99″ |
| Oil Capacity | 73 gal | 79 gal | 120 gal | 96 gal | 97 gal | 96 gal | 102 gal | 172 gal |
| Machine Weight | 11,500 lbs | 13,600 lbs | 19,500 lbs | 17,600 lbs | 19,500 lbs | 18,700 lbs | 21,100 lbs | 33,550 lbs |
All models: Minimum capacity .060″ | 39″ back gauge | Delem DAC 360 | Bosch Rexroth hydraulics. These are stocking models — additional configurations available to meet nearly any need.
Key Components
1/4″ Models (8′, 10′, 13′)
| Component | Supplier |
|---|---|
| CNC System | Delem (Netherlands) |
| Servo Motor & Drive | Yaskawa (Japan) |
| Hydraulic System | Bosch Rexroth (Germany) |
| High-Pressure Filter | HYDAC |
| High-Pressure Gear Pump | SUNNY |
| Cylinder Seals | SKF (Sweden) |
| Air Switch / AC Contactor | Siemens (Germany) |
| Electrical Components | Schneider (France) |
3/8″ and 1/2″ Models
| Component | Supplier |
|---|---|
| CNC System | Delem (Netherlands) |
| Servo Motor & Drive | Panasonic (Japan) |
| Hydraulic System | Bosch Rexroth (Germany) |
| High-Pressure Filter | HYDAC |
| High-Pressure Gear Pump | Sumitomo |
| Cylinder Seals | Economos (Austria) |
| AC Contactor | Siemens (Germany) / Schneider (France) |
| Electrical Components | Siemens (Germany) / Schneider (France) |
Available Options
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Pneumatic Rear Sheet Supports — Positioning & Drop Away | $3,900 |
| Pneumatic Rear Sheet Supports — Positioning, Hold at Shear & Drop Away | $6,900 |
| 48″ Backgauge Travel (upgrade from standard 39″) | $3,000 |
| 10′ Squaring Arm | $1,500 |
| 6.5′ Squaring Arm | $1,250 |
| Angle Protractor | $1,500 |
Option availability varies by model. Contact us for details.
The Perfect Machine Process
Every Piranha hydraulic shear is rigorously inspected at our facility in Belvidere, Illinois, through our Perfect Machine Process — ensuring it’s ready for seamless installation in your shop.
Financing Available
Piranha offers financing to make your acquisition easier: up to $750,000 same-day application-only program, 100% financing available, and optional first payment delay for up to 6 months.