National Sheet Metal Machine Inc. is a family owned business in Smartt, Tennessee. We have been in business for 36 years as the number one shear and brake manufacturer in North America. Developing and manufacturing the most dependable products on the market has been our goal since 1977. Since we began with one machine, the U4816 hand brake, National has grown to produce a line of thirty quality machines.
National offers a comprehensive selection of mechanical, hydraulic, and air-operated shears.
Need a new machine, or parts or tooling for an existing machine?
Contact Us
Oregon: (503) 581-1516
California: (818) 994-1724
Email: sales@machinetoolsjwk.com
Prices and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

National NS216 Shear
National NS216 Shear |
National foot shears are designed for precise shearing through 16 gauge mild steel. This shear is also recommended for shearing aluminum, plastic, copper, brass and lead. All steel side frames, all steel tables and cutter heads with four cutting edge high carbon, high chromium blades, back gauges, table gauges, spring actuated hold down, front arm extensions and bottom treadle safety stop. |
Capacity (mild steel) | 16 ga. | Capacity (stainless steel) | 20 ga. | Cutting Length (in.) | 52 | Shipping Dimensions | 61in x 42.25in x 75 7/8in | Shipping Weight | 980 lbs.
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National NA5212 Shear
National NA5212 Shear |
National offers three heavy duty air shears with steel side frames, all steel cutter heads and tables. These air shears are standard with four cutting edge high carbon high chromium blades, front arm extensions, table gauges, back gauges, and heavy duty foot switch. |
Capacity (mild steel) | 12 ga. | Capacity (stainless steel) | 16 ga. | Cutting Length (in.) | 52 | Recommended PSI | 100 | Strokes Per Min. | Approx. 40 | Shipping Dimensions | 62in x 42.25in x 75 7/8in | Shipping Weight | 1,600 lbs.
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National NM410 Shear
National NM410 Shear |
All USA made, rugged welded construction. Inch bed scales, accurate table side guages.. Hold Down / Finger guard with non marring urethaneand positive spring actuation. High carbon high chromelong life tool steel blades. Upper and lower blades are interchangable. Non-metalic gibs,maintenance free self lubricating bearings. Continuous cycle, single cycle and jog for different needs. Fully guarded safety foot switch, low power consumption. with quite Operation.
These powerful Mechanical Shears comes Optional with the QUICK SET front operated, manual and digital back guage with two turns of the handle will travel 32 inches in two seconds. |
Horsepower | 7.5HP | Capacity (mild steel) | 10 ga. | Capacity (stainless steel) | 14 ga. | Cutting Length (in.) | 49 | Motor | 208/240/460V, 3Ph | Strokes Per Min. | Approx. 40 | Shipping Dimensions | 53in x 28in x 73in | Shipping Weight | 3,600 lbs.
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National NM1014 Shear
National NM1014 Shear |
All USA made, rugged welded construction. Inch bed scales, accurate table side guages.. Hold Down / Finger guard with non marring urethaneand positive spring actuation. High carbon high chromelong life tool steel blades. Upper and lower blades are interchangable. Non-metalic gibs,maintenance free self lubricating bearings. Continuous cycle, single cycle and jog for different needs. Fully guarded safety foot switch, low power consumption. with quite Operation.
These powerful Mechanical Shears comes Optional with the QUICK SET front operated, manual and digital back guage with two turns of the handle will travel 32 inches in two seconds. |
Horsepower | 5HP | Capacity (mild steel) | 14 ga. | Capacity (stainless steel) | 16 ga. | Cutting Length (in.) | 121 | Motor | 208/240/460V, 3Ph | Strokes Per Min. | Approx. 40 | Shipping Dimensions | 53in x 32in x 141in | Shipping Weight | 6,100 lbs.
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