How to Choose Shears and Rod Cutters

✅ Why Choose Carefully

Shears and cutters are indispensable tools in construction, metal carpentry and iron working. Used for cutting reinforcing irons, steel rods, electro-welded mesh and profiles, must guarantee precision, strength and durability over time. Choosing the right tool directly impacts efficiency, safety and quality of workmanship. Choosing shears or cutters suitable for the type of material and diameter to be cut is essential to avoid unnecessary efforts, breakages or waste.

🔍 Types of Shears and Rod Cutters

🛠️ Manual shears

Compact and lightweight, suitable for quick cuts on thin metal, mesh, wire and light profiles. Available with straight or curved blade, ergonomic handles and reinforced structure.

✂️ Lever or bench shears

Designed to cut sheet metal, bars, strips and small diameter rods. Mounted on a bench or stand, they use a long lever to increase cutting force.

🔩 Manual rod cutters

Ideal for the Precise and fast cutting of construction steel rods, up to Ø16 or Ø20 mm. Equipped with tempered jaws, long handles and high-strength steel body.

⚡ Electric or hydraulic rod cutters

Suitable for intensive construction sites and continuous use. They offer fast, precise and effortless cutting even on rods of Ø25 mm or more. They use electric motors or hydraulic piston systems.

🛠️ What to Consider When Choosing

Diameter and type of material to be cut

For steel rods → choose cutters with specific compatibility (e.g. up to Ø16 mm, Ø22 mm, Ø32 mm)
For nets or metal wires → manual shears with curved or serrated blade
For profiles and plates → lever or bench shears with reinforced blade

Frequency of use and strength required

Occasional use → hand shears or light cutters
Intensive use → lever, bench or electric models

Ergonomics and safety

Non-slip grips and long arms to multiply strength
Locking systems, blade guards, reinforced cases
Interchangeable jaws and wear-resistant materials

Mobility and convenience

Manual rod cutters for mobile work on scaffolding or on construction sites
Electric models with double handle and shoulder strap for continuous work

👷 Which Model to Choose Based on Use

For light construction or small construction sites

→ Manual rod cutter up to Ø16 mm with forged steel body

For structural carpentry and iron installation

→ Professional hydraulic or electric rod cutter Ø22–Ø32 mm

For welded mesh, wire and light profiles

→ Curved manual shears with tempered steel blades

For workshops and laboratories

→ Bench lever shears with fixing and reinforced blade for continuous use

🛒 Where to Buy Them

The best professional shears and cutters are available at the points of sale EmmetiStore, with a complete range of manual, electric and bench tools, suitable for every cutting need. You will find reliable brands, replacement blades, technical accessories and support in choosing the model best suited to your work.