Let’s Cut to the Chase

If you’ve ever demolished concrete, you’ve probably run into structural steel like angle irons, I-beams, pipes and of course rebar. While the traditional way of getting through those, using a torch, might be effective, it can be time consuming and downright hazardous, especially in confined spaces and occupied buildings.

But you can bet your Brokk machine there’s an easier, safer and faster way to get it done with a metal shear attachment.

These shears deliver maximum cutting force to quickly slice through just about anything from beams to cables and pipes to conduit, and they also quickly break down metal scrap for recycling. Users also can use them for more than just cutting steel; they crush concrete, as well.

The dual-purpose tool saves operators time because they don’t have to change attachments when breaking concrete or cutting steel. Operators also can cut materials up to two times faster because they don’t need to heat each piece of metal to its breaking point.

The shears eliminate hazardous smoke associated with cutting steel with torches, which makes it safer for operators and bystanders in enclosed spaces. It also eliminates sparks that could otherwise cause nearby materials or clothing to catch fire. And because the attachment operates from the Brokk machine’s three-piece boom, it can perform work overhead with ease and eliminate the risk of injuries from loose debris or falls that can occur when performing work on ladders.

The shears are made with Hardox® 500 steel that is three times harder than normal steel so they withstand abuse from sharp and abrasive materials. The cutting blades are reversible, so when one side is worn you can flip it over and use it again.

We offer seven models that are compatible with nearly every Brokk machine. The Brokk 100 can be equipped with the SH 020 shear attachment that opens 8 inches at the tip and delivers 72 tons of cutting force to slice through schedule 40 pipes up to 3 inches in diameter, 1-inch solid round steel and 4-inch I-beams. The SH 030 shear attachment opens 9 inches at the tip and can be paired with the Brokk 160 to deliver an impressive 122 tons of cutting force. It can to sever schedule 40 pipes up to four inches in diameter, 1-5/8-inch solid round steel and 5-inch I-beams.

So next time a project’s deadline gets a little heated, don’t get torched. Get Brokk’s metal shear attachment for better safety and increased efficiency on projects indoors and out.