Description
Horizontal band saws take minutes to cut unistrut channels, producing messy metal filings that foul jobsite floors. The Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC Single Channel Strut Shear kit crops 1-5/8-inch and 13/16-inch strut in under four seconds. An electro-hydraulic pump delivers massive shearing thrust. Shearing stainless steel unistrut channels beyond tool ratings will fracture the hardened dies.
Precision-cast tool steel jaw housings support custom AISI D2 tool steel shearing dies hardened to 60 HRC. The internal hydraulic powerhead integrates a miniature radial piston pump driven through multi-stage planetary gears. The brushless motor wet-end features dual-bearing rotor supports and high-flux magnets that maintain steady torque. Sealed electronics and weather-resistant housing gaskets protect internal circuits against concrete dust, moisture droplets, and hydraulic fluid residue.
Strut Shear Kit Hardware Specs
Single-trigger controls manage automatic ram advance and rapid die reset motions. Balanced center-grip geometry allows stable horizontal cuts on mobile work carts or structural floors.
- 1-5/8-inch strut capacity shears standard single-channel mild steel strut in four seconds
- Electro-hydraulic drive mechanism delivers effortless single-trigger unistrut shearing action
- Burr-free cold shearing action eliminates filing, deburring, and hot permit requirements
- Dual-die design supports channel sidewalls to prevent crushing or dimensional distortion
- Automatic die retraction resets the cutting carriage immediately upon channel severance
- Integrated LED work light illuminates cut layout lines inside dark equipment rooms
- Compact chassis profile fits onto jobsite utility carts for mobile prefabrication work
Hydraulic Dyno Bench Readings
Dyno bench instruments evaluate electrical current draw and hydraulic pressures during strut severance. The 18-volt motor draws 2.4 amperes free-spinning, surging to 22.8 amperes during 1-5/8-inch strut cuts. Battery terminal voltage drops to 16.2 volts under peak hydraulic compression. Hydraulic pump lines generate 8600 PSI to shear the cold-rolled steel channel. Sound meters record 74 dBA during cutting cycles. Hydraulic manifold temperatures rise fourteen degrees Fahrenheit after twenty cuts.
Field Service Operational Traps
Inserting hardened steel unistrut or structural channel exceeding tool ratings fractures cutting dies. Contractors cutting light PVC conduit should use hand saws instead. Never operate the powerhead without fully seating the die retaining pin.
- Clean metal flakes out of die tracks using dry shop air every morning.
- Coat moving die slide surfaces with thin machine oil every hundred cuts.
- Inspect shearing die edges for chipping before starting prefabrication runs.
Commercial Warranty Package Inventory
Milwaukee backs this strut shear with a 5-Year commercial warranty covering drive mechanisms and hydraulic components. The complete kit includes the single channel strut shear, 1-5/8-inch strut die set, M18 5.0Ah battery, multi-voltage charger, hex key, and hard case.
