Kett Tool Company KD-400 18-Gauge Double-Cut Electric Metal Shear

The Kett Tool Company KD-400 is a professional-grade 18-gauge double-cut electric shear designed for precision metal cutting in fabrication, automotive, and HVAC applications. This variable-speed power shear cuts cold-rolled mild steel up to 18 gauge and most grades of stainless steel up to 20 gauge at a rapid cutting rate of over 300 inches per minute.

Key Features:

• Variable-speed 2500 RPM motor with 5-amp power for controlled cutting
• Double-cut blade design with A-2 steel blades for durability and clean cuts
• Cuts without warping or bending finished pieces—distortion occurs only in the waste strip
• Easily follows scribed lines for precise contour cutting
• Leaves edges un-hardened and un-burred for maximum material utilization
• Swiping blade action seals edges of coated metals
• 6-inch minimum cutting radius for tight curves
• Pistol grip handle with variable speed trigger control
• Produces a 7/32-inch waste curl

Cutting Capacity:

• Mild steel: up to 18 gauge
• Stainless steel: up to 20 gauge
• Aluminum: up to 0.080 inch thickness
• Plastic or Formica: up to 3/32 inch thickness

The KD-400 replaces the previous KD-200 model and comes with standard replacement blades (Kit #102). Optional contour cutting blade (60-21C) and foam-filled door cutting blade (60-21HS) are available separately. Manufactured in the USA by Kett Tool Company, a trusted name in professional metal cutting tools since 1940.