The MSI-70 is a Semi-Automatic shear for cutting round bars. Dependable hydraulic power and pinch roller feed provides you with an easy to operate package.

Standard Features

  • 140,000 Pounds cutting Force
  • Cuts ½” to 1-1/2 diameter up to 80,000 lbs Tensile Materials
  • Cuts 1/2” to 1-1/8” diameters up to 135,000 lbs Tensile Materials
  • Part lengths from 3” to 12 foot available
  • Speeds up to 20 PPM
  • Pinch rollers for feeding bar into shear, operator must manually load bars.
  • Heavy Duty adjustable out-feed system with bar support for longer parts.
  • 20 HP hydraulic power unit
  • Simple operator controls and changeover.
  • Easily re-sharpened dies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MSI-70 bar shear?

The MSI-70 is a semi-automatic hydraulic bar shear for cutting round bar. It uses a pinch roller feed to advance the material and 140,000 pounds of cutting force to shear it. It is built for shops producing bolt blanks and cut lengths day in and day out.

How much cutting force does the MSI-70 have?

140,000 pounds. That covers round bar within its capacity range in standard carbon and alloy materials. [CONFIRM: maximum bar diameter.] If you are cutting something harder than typical bar stock, send us a sample and we will test it before you order.

What is the difference between the MSI-70 and the MSI-100?

The MSI-70 is semi-automatic with 140,000 pounds of force. The MSI-100 is fully automatic, cuts up to 1-1/2 inch bar with 200,000 pounds of force at up to 40 parts per minute, and sorts drops and counts parts on its own. Both are heavy-duty hydraulic shears built for daily production. The pick comes down to bar size and volume.

What does the pinch roller feed do?

It grips and advances the bar to the cut length automatically instead of an operator pushing material through by hand. That is what makes the machine repeatable on length, and it is what keeps an operator’s hands away from the shear.

Is the MSI-70 a good fit for bolt blank production?

Yes, that is the main application. Consistent blank length is what feeds a clean heading or threading operation, and a hand-cut blank costs you downstream. If you are also finishing the blank ends, we build chamfering machines for that too.

How long does it take to train an operator?

Most teams are cutting the day it lands on the floor. It is a semi-automatic machine with very little to set. You get phone support from a real person in Beaumont after delivery.