Description
Straight sheet metal snips - characteristics and applications
Straight sheet metal snips are a fundamental tool in the arsenal of professionals engaged in metalworking, roofing, installation, and workshop work. These handheld devices are designed for straight cuts—although in practice, they can often handle gentle bevels as well, provided the blade and mechanism design allow.
Typical applications of straight shears:
– Cutting sheets of steel, aluminum, copper or other thin metals
– Creating roof and glazing elements (e.g. sheet metal strips, flashings)
– Cutting strips, profiles, roof flashings and eaves
– Workshop and construction work where clean, linear cuts are required
– Both for professional use and home renovations
Well-selected straight sheet metal shears are a tool that allows you to achieve clean and precise cuts without material deformation, with less operator fatigue and longer trouble-free operation.
Star Straight Sheet Metal Snips
Discover the Star Straight Sheet Metal Snips —a robust tool designed for demanding tasks. With its proven design and high-quality materials, this is a tool you can rely on when precision, durability, and comfort are key.
Key advantages:
– Durable blades – made of chrome-molybdenum (Cr-Mo) steel, hardened, guarantee high wear resistance and durability in everyday use. This allows the tool to stay sharp much longer than regular scissors.
– Lever mechanism for easier cutting – The design with a special lever arrangement reduces the force required to cut through the material, meaning less hand fatigue, even during extended use. Cutting becomes smoother and more controlled.
– Ergonomic, non-slip handles – covered with soft material ensure a secure grip – even when wearing work gloves – which translates into safety and comfort at work.
– Versatile use – these shears are perfect for cutting steel, aluminum, and copper sheets, both in roofing applications and in workshops and renovations. Their ability to make long, straight cuts makes them suitable for less sophisticated work that requires consistency.
Technical specifications – what can this model do?
– Total length: 250 mm
– Cutting type: straight
– Blade material: Cr-Mo steel (chrome-molybdenum), hardened
– Blade hardness: HRC 58–62
Maximum thickness of cut sheet metal:
• ordinary steel: up to 1.2 mm
• stainless steel: up to 0.7 mm
Do you value efficient, hassle-free sheet metal cutting? Need a tool that can handle the challenges of construction, roofing, and workshop projects? These shears were built with just such tasks in mind—and they're ready to go. Where cutting requires clean, consistent, and damage-free results, the Star Straight Sheet Metal Snips are the perfect solution.