Slitting shears – industrial construction growing in importance for Sautter
Roof and facade cladding of sheet metals are enjoying increasing popularity. In order to meet requirements in matters of quality and productivity, the Sautter tinsmithing shop relies on high-quality power tools from TRUMPF. Already 20 years ago Peter Sautter became specialized not only in installation works, but also in the duties of a plumber company. A few years later he expanded his duties: from plumber works to the work on scaffolding up to the finished roof or facade. Today, Sautter is increasing oriented towards industrial construction. "After all, any industrial operation can have us put cladding on the facade or roof of their fabrication and production buildings. It looks great, and the price/performance ratio makes sense, too."
We only rely on TRUMPF tools.
To be able to handle their customer's wishes quickly and reliably, Sautter GmbH pays attention to technical equipment. "Whether it's slitting shears, profile nibblers or nibblers, TRUMPF power tools are extremely powerful and still very handy and easy to operate." Erich Sautter confirms this from his own experience and since then hasn't bought tools from any other manufacturer.
The powerful slitting shear is convincing
For long, straight cuts, slitting shears are often used, for instance for the cutting off or trimming of outer contours. Sautter is enthusiastic about the TRUMPF TruTool C 250 slitting shear with chip breaker for several reasons. It is the most powerful sheet metal shear in its class and can cut structural steel up to 2.5 mm thickness with no problems.
The normal sheet thickness for roof and facade cladding is only about 0.88 mm. But since thicker seams must regularly be cut, Sautter was unable to carry out these tasks with slitting shears before. With the TruTool C 250 with chip breaker, it's no problem. Sautter likes the quick blade replacement, too: "It's lightning-fast - bolts out, tool out, tool in, bolts in, you're done!"
The alternative to angle grinders
Sautter explains, "We just did a renovation job where we had to replace broken sheet metal roofing. If we were working with angle grinders for the teardown, our chances of getting that kind of job would be slim. Because we don't know whether there might be some flammable insulation under the roofing." The safety guidelines for industrial operations generally don't permit any sparks. "With slitting shears, we can start the teardown immediately without any particular safety measures, and the cutting process is very fast."
