Baileigh Hydraulic Metal Shear SH-5208-HD is a heavy-duty industrial hydraulic sheet metal shear from Baileigh, engineered for fabrication shops, metal suppliers, and production facilities that demand clean, consistent cuts through thick sheet stock. With a 52-inch cutting width, 8-gauge mild steel maximum capacity, and a 10 hp motor running on 220-volt 3-phase power, this machine is built to handle demanding production environments with precision and reliability across thousands of cutting cycles.

Key Features

• 10 hp motor runs on 220-volt 3-phase power with a 52" length and 8-gauge mild steel maximum capacity, making it well-suited for high-volume sheet metal work.
• Industrial-grade hydraulic system is positioned in the front for easy fluid changes, and hydraulic hold-downs clamp the sheet solidly to the table, eliminating material lifting and improving blade life.
• Shearing carriage rides on hardened ways and uses heavy-duty bearings to reduce friction for smooth, repeatable cuts.
• Manually adjustable 23.62" back gauge ensures precise repeatability, and a shadow line creates a reference line on the material so you know exactly where the cut will be.
• Rigid, fully welded steel plate construction helps prevent flex and gives you many years of accuracy, along with a heavy-duty table with roller bars that slides material into the machine more easily.
• Side gauges keep the cut at 90 deg. (if you so choose) without requiring a guiding line on the material.
• Switch between 3 operating modes as needed: Jog mode (inching the blade down to the material), Single cycle mode (one cut for one pedal push), and Automatic cycling mode (continuously cutting for production runs).
• Adjustable rake angle dial makes it easy to match your material thickness to minimize burr and put less strain on the hydraulics.
• Convenient blade gap adjustment lets you eliminate folding and twisting; comes standard with high carbon chromium blades.
• 2-sided upper blades and 4-sided lower blades can be flipped and resharpened as needed, saving money on blade replacement over the life of the machine.

Specifications

• MPN: BA9-1007099
• Brand: Baileigh
• Motor: 10 hp
• Power Requirement: 220-volt, 3-phase
• Maximum Cutting Length: 52"
• Maximum Capacity (Mild Steel): 8-gauge
• Back Gauge: Manually adjustable, 23.62"
• Blade Type: High carbon chromium
• Upper Blades: 2-sided (flippable and resharpenable)
• Lower Blades: 4-sided (flippable and resharpenable)
• Operating Modes: Jog, Single cycle, Automatic cycling
• Country of Origin: Taiwan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum material thickness this shear can cut?

The SH-5208-HD is rated for a maximum capacity of 8-gauge mild steel at up to 52 inches in cutting length.

How do the three operating modes differ, and when would I use each one?

The machine offers three modes: Jog mode inches the blade down to the material for setup and alignment; Single cycle mode delivers one cut per pedal push, which is ideal for individual or precision cuts; and Automatic cycling mode keeps the machine cutting continuously, making it the right choice for high-volume production runs.

How does the rake angle adjustment reduce burr and protect the hydraulic system?

The adjustable rake angle dial allows you to dial in the angle to match your specific material thickness. Properly matching the rake angle to the material minimizes burr on the cut edge and reduces the strain placed on the hydraulics, extending the service life of the machine.

Can the blades be sharpened and reused, and how does that save money?

Yes. The SH-5208-HD comes standard with high carbon chromium blades featuring 2-sided upper blades and 4-sided lower blades. Both upper and lower blades can be flipped to expose a fresh cutting edge and resharpened as needed, significantly reducing long-term blade replacement costs compared to single-use blades.