Metal Shear Financing
Metal Fabrication, Welding & Machine Shops › Shears
A shear cuts sheet metal and plate to size with a straight, square, burr-free edge, ready for bending, punching and welding. Since 2011, Sunset Financial Group has financed more than 150 metal shears, from 52-inch foot shears for HVAC shops to 12-foot hydraulic plate shears for fabrication shops.
Roofing and siding contractors, HVAC and sheet metal shops, sign makers and welding shops are our most frequent shear customers. Many finance a shear together with a brake or folder in one agreement.
Shears We Finance
Hydraulic Guillotine Shears
Variable rake-angle hydraulic shears cut sheet and plate cleanly with minimal twist and bow, and handle mild steel, stainless and aluminum.
Hydraulic Swing-Beam Shears
A simple, rugged design for general fabrication, cutting sheet and light plate to size at a lower price than a guillotine.
Electric Power Shears
Electric squaring shears for sheet metal up to 14 or 10 gauge, popular with roofing, HVAC and sign shops.
Mechanical Shears
Flywheel-driven shears deliver fast cycle times for high-volume sheet cutting.
Foot & Manual Shears
Foot-operated and manual shears for light-gauge trim, flashing and duct work.
Used Shears
Shears are long-lived machines. We finance used shears from dealers, auctions and private sellers.
Sizes We Have Financed
Light Gauge
4 to 10 feet, 16 gauge and lighter
Foot and light power shears for HVAC, duct, trim and flashing work.
Sheet Metal
10 feet, 14 to 10 gauge
The most common size we finance. Electric and hydraulic power shears with powered back gauges.
Plate
10 to 12 feet, 1/4 inch and up
Hydraulic guillotine shears for fabrication shops cutting plate and heavier parts.
Shears we have financed range from about $8,000 for a single-phase 5-foot shear to more than $130,000 for a shear and folder or press brake package.
Finance the Whole Setup
A shear works best as part of a complete cutting and forming setup. These can all be included in the same agreement:
- Powered and CNC back gauges
- Front support arms and squaring arms
- Spare and replacement blades
- Press brakes, folders and box and pan brakes
- Material carts and sheet handling
- Freight, rigging and installation
Why Shops Add a Shear
Cut Blanks In-House
Shops that buy pre-cut blanks or cut sheet with a saw or plasma save material, time and money with their own shear.
Square, Accurate Parts
A shear with a back gauge cuts identical parts to size every time, so bending and welding go faster.
Pair It With a Brake
A shear and a press brake or folder together let a shop go from flat stock to finished part without sending work out.
Recently Financed
Used Shear and Press Brake
A welding shop bought a used hydraulic shear and a matching press brake together in one agreement.
Power Shear With Back Gauge
A roofing contractor added a new 10-foot, 14-gauge electric power shear with a powered back gauge.
Shear and Brake for a Sign Shop
A sign company financed a new 10-foot sheet metal shear and a straight brake to fabricate its own sign cabinets.
Shear makers we have financed include Accurpress, Baileigh, Erbend, GMC, PROFAB and Tin Knocker.
Shear Financing FAQ
Can I finance a used shear?
Yes. We finance used shears from dealers, auctions and private sellers, as well as new machines.
Can I finance a shear and a brake together?
Yes. Many customers finance a shear with a press brake, folder or box and pan brake, plus back gauges, blades and installation, in one agreement.
How much can I be approved for with just an application?
Up to $350,000 with our one-page application. Larger requests, such as heavy plate shears, are welcome with financial statements.
What will my monthly payment be?
It depends on the price, term and your credit profile. Use our payment calculator for an estimate, or request a quote for exact numbers.
What terms are available?
Terms range from 12 to 84 months with fixed monthly payments. See our types of leases for $101 buyout, fair market value and other options.
Looking for other shop equipment? See all metal fabrication, welding and machine shop equipment we finance.
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