Skirtboard shearer

Product Overview

SNC Machinery offers high-performance skirtboard shears (Skirtboard Shearer / Skirtboard Cutting Machine) specifically designed for the pipe pile industry, primarily used for the automatic cutting of pipe pile skirtboards. Equipped with a hydraulic cutting system and PLC automatic control technology, this machine enables automatic leveling, precise cutting, and automatic unloading of steel strips, completing all process operations in a single operation. It is one of the core pieces of equipment for pipe pile manufacturers seeking to upgrade to automation.

As a key cutting device in the pipe pile skirtboard processing production line, the skirtboard shearer directly determines the dimensional accuracy, edge flatness, and production efficiency of the skirtboard cutting. Compared to traditional manual cutting or semi-automatic equipment, the fully automatic skirt plate shearing machine significantly improves cutting quality, reduces labor costs, and ensures high dimensional consistency of skirt plates during mass production.

Key Advantages

1. Hydraulic Shearing System · Smooth Cutting with Clean Edges

The equipment employs a hydraulically driven cutting mechanism, ensuring uniform cutting speed and stable force output. The resulting cut edges are flat and burr-free, effectively reducing the workload of subsequent grinding processes. Compared to mechanical drive systems, the hydraulic system offers advantages such as high cutting force, smooth operation, low noise, and easy maintenance. It is particularly suitable for shearing skirt plate strip steel with thicknesses of 1–2 mm and widths of 50–250 mm.

2. Automatic Leveling and Feeding · Multiple Processes Completed in a Single Operation

The equipment integrates an automatic sheet leveling function. Once the strip steel enters, the system automatically completes flattening, shearing, and unloading without manual intervention. The automatic leveling system eliminates curling stress in the strip steel, ensuring the sheet is straight before shearing and laying the foundation for high-precision cutting. Leveling, shearing, and unloading are performed seamlessly in a single operation, significantly reducing processing time per piece.

3. Freely Adjustable Shearing Length · Compatible with Multiple Specifications

The shearing length can be freely adjusted via the control system, supporting skirt plate processing requirements for pipe piles with diameters ranging from ∅300 mm to ∅1200 mm. It accommodates steel strip widths of 50–250 mm and thicknesses of 1–2 mm. Regardless of the pipe pile specifications being produced, quick changeovers can be performed on the same machine without frequent tooling changes, greatly enhancing the equipment’s versatility and production efficiency.

4. High-Precision Dimensional Control · Excellent Batch Consistency

Precision control systems and sensors ensure consistent cutting length standards. During batch production, the cutting length error for each skirt plate is controlled within a minimal range, with excellent cut edge flatness. This effectively reduces the defect rate and ensures smooth integration with subsequent rolling and welding processes.

5. One-Person Operation for High Efficiency · Significantly Reduced Labor Costs

The equipment achieves fully automated operation from feeding to discharge, requiring only one operator to complete tasks that previously required multiple workers. The operation process is managed through an intuitive touchscreen interface, allowing operators to become proficient after brief training. This reduces reliance on skilled workers and helps enterprises effectively address the challenge of rising labor costs.

Product Applications

Skirt plate shearing machines are widely used in the skirt plate processing stages of the following pipe pile and utility pole manufacturing facilities:

Pre-stressed concrete pipe pile (PHC pile) production: 

The skirt plate is a critical component of the pile end; the quality of the shearing directly affects the flatness of the pile end and the quality of subsequent welding. This equipment is suitable for shearing skirt plates on pipe piles ranging from ∅300mm to ∅1200mm in diameter.

Pre-tensioned Prestressed Concrete Pipe Pile Production Lines: 

Used in conjunction with pile head forming machines, cutting machines, and other equipment to achieve automated processing of the skirt plates at the ends of reinforcement cages.

Concrete utility pole (pile-pole) production: 

Suitable for shearing steel ring skirt plates on utility poles, capable of meeting production requirements for both round and square poles.

Other precast concrete components: 

Suitable for the production of various precast concrete components requiring steel skirt plates or end plate assemblies.