HSW Hydraulic Ironworker
The HSW hydraulic ironworker from EBR METAL punches, shears and notches steel on one frame. It covers holes in plate and flat bar, cutting of flat bar, angle and solid round or square bar, and U-notching. The same machine is known in the UK as a hydraulic steelworker, and in Australia as a punch and shear.
Nine standard models run from 40 to 175 tonnes. The HSW 55, 65, 85, 115 and 175 have two hydraulic cylinders and two foot pedals, so two operators can work at the same time.
• Capacity 40–175 t • 4 or 5 workstations • Punching up to Ø40 × 32 mm • Single or twin cylinder
The HSW hydraulic ironworker from EBR METAL punches, shears and notches steel on one frame. It covers holes in plate and flat bar, cutting of flat bar, angle and solid round or square bar, and U-notching. The same machine is known in the UK as a hydraulic steelworker, and in Australia as a punch and shear.
Nine standard models run from 40 to 175 tonnes. The HSW 55, 65, 85, 115 and 175 have two hydraulic cylinders and two foot pedals, so two operators can work at the same time.
- Capacity 40–175 t
- 4 or 5 workstations
- Punching up to Ø40 × 32 mm
- Single or twin cylinder
HSW Design
The HSW is a welded steel ironworker with separate stations for each operation:
- punching;
- flat bar and sheet shearing;
- angle shearing;
- round and square bar shearing;
- U-notching.
The material stays at one machine while the operator moves between stations.
The range comes in three builds:
- HSW 40: single cylinder, 4 stations, no notching station.
- HSW 45 and HSW 60: single cylinder, 5 stations.
- HSW 55, 65, 85, 115 and 175: two separate hydraulic cylinders and two foot pedals, so two operators can work independently. These models have an electric back gauge.
The HSW 65V is a compact single-cylinder model with vertical material cutting and an electric back gauge.
HSW Product Gallery
HSW General Features
- Welded steel construction
- Adjustable piston stroke for shorter cycles on thin material
- Central lubrication system (spot lubrication on HSW 65V)
- LED lighting at the workstations
- Twin cylinders and two foot pedals on HSW 55, 65, 85, 115 and 175
- Electric back gauge on HSW 55, 65, 85, 115, 175 and 65V
- Punch and die Ø22 mm as standard, Ø26 mm on HSW 115 and HSW 175
- Hydraulic and electrical components from brands such as Duplomatic, Siemens and Schneider
- Built to CE requirements
- Electrical system built for the destination country’s mains voltage and frequency (e.g. 400, 415 or 480 V, 50 or 60 Hz)
HSW Standard Equipment
- Punching station with punch and die and standard punching tools
- Round and square bar shear blade set
- Angle shear blade set
- Flat bar and sheet shear
- U-notching blade set (all models except HSW 40)
HSW Optional Equipment
- U and I section blades (UPN / IPN)
- T section blades
- V-notching tool set
- Press brake kit for bar and sheet bending (V-bending)
- Punching on the notching station
- Additional punch and die sets in other diameters and shapes
- Large-hole punching set
- NC-controlled punching line with feeding table (built to order)
Punches, dies and blades are made by EBR METAL and supplied as spare parts. Punches and dies follow a common industry tooling standard.
HSW Technical Specifications
Main data
| Model | Capacity (t) | Cylinders / stations | Motor (kW) | Dimensions L×W×H (mm) | Approx. weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSW 40 | 40 | 1 / 4 | 3 | 1100×800×1520 | 580 |
| HSW 45 | 45 | 1 / 5 | 4 | 1500×950×1680 | 1400 |
| HSW 60 | 60 | 1 / 5 | 4 | 1520×950×1780 | 1440 |
| HSW 65V | 65 | 1 / 5 | 5.5 | 1180×950×1920 | 1215 |
| HSW 55 | 55 | 2 / 5 | 5.5 | 1700×950×1880 | 1550 |
| HSW 65 | 65 | 2 / 5 | 5.5 | 1720×950×1880 | 1585 |
| HSW 85 | 85 | 2 / 5 | 7.5 | 1920×950×2040 | 2320 |
| HSW 115 | 115 | 2 / 5 | 11 | 2040×950×2180 | 2940 |
| HSW 175 | 175 | 2 / 5 | 11 | 2730×1150×2280 | 6000 |
Capacity chart
| Station | HSW 40 | HSW 45 | HSW 60 | HSW 65V | HSW 55 | HSW 65 | HSW 85 | HSW 115 | HSW 175 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punching: Ø × max. thickness (mm) | 20×15 | 22×15 | 28×15 | 22×20 | 20×20 | 26×20 | 33×20 | 34×26 | 40×32 |
| Punching: max. Ø × thickness (mm) | 38×8 | 100×3 | 110×3 | 38×11 | 100×3 | 110×3 | 110×4 | 110×5 | 125×5 |
| Punching stroke (mm) | 50 | 54 | 55 | 40 | 60 | 55 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Strokes/min (20 mm stroke) | 20 | 25 | 25* | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
| Throat depth (mm) | 175 | 220 | 220 | 240 | 255 | 305 | 355 | 355 | 625 |
| Bar shear, round / square (mm) | 30 / 25 | 35 / 30 | 40 / 35 | 40 / 38 | 40 / 40 | 45 / 45 | 50 / 50 | 55 / 50 | 65 / 55 |
| Angle shear 90° (mm) | 80×80×8 | 100×100×10 | 120×120×12 | 100×100×10 | 120×120×12 | 120×120×12 | 150×150×15 | 150×150×16 | 200×200×20 |
| Angle shear 45° (mm) | 50×6 | 70×6 | 80×8 | – | 70×10 | 70×10 | 80×8 | 80×10 | 80×10 |
| Flat bar shear (mm) | 200×13 / 300×6 | 200×15 / 300×12 | 200×20 / 300×15 | 350×15 / 250×19 | 200×20 / 300×15 | 300×20 / 375×15 | 380×20 / 480×15 | 380×25 / 600×15 | 380×30 / 600×20 |
| Shear blade length (mm) | 356 | 317 | 317 | 352 | 317 | 380 | 482 | 610 | 610 |
| Notching: thickness × width × depth (mm) | – | 8×42×100 | 10×42×100 | 8×50.8×90 | 10×45×90 | 10×45×90 | 13×51×100 | 13×60×100 | 16×60×100 |
Optional tooling capacities
| Option | HSW 40 | HSW 45 | HSW 60 | HSW 65V | HSW 55 | HSW 65 | HSW 85 | HSW 115 | HSW 175 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U / I section blades (mm) | 76×38 | 80×45 | 80×45 | 100×50 | 120×58 | 120×58 | 160×74 | 200×90 | 300×125 |
| T section blades (mm) | 35×5 | 40×5 | 80×9 | – | 80×9 | 90×11 | 100×11 | 120×13 | 150×15 |
| V-notching (mm) | – | 100×100×8 | 100×100×10 | 90×90×8 | 100×100×10 | 100×100×10 | 100×100×13 | 100×100×13 | 100×100×16 |
| Bar bending, max. (mm) | – | 100×12 | 100×12 | 110×8 | 250×12 | 250×15 | 250×20 | 250×22 | 250×25 |
| Sheet bending, max. (mm) | – | – | – | 250×6 | 500×3 | 500×3 | 500×4 | 700×3 | 700×4 |
| Punching on notcher, max. (mm) | – | Ø18×12 | Ø38×8 | – | Ø38×8 | Ø38×8 | Ø38×10 | Ø38×12 | Ø38×13 |
* HSW 60: 25 strokes/min at 15 mm stroke.
Capacities are for material of 450 N/mm² tensile strength. Other configurations on request.
Choosing the HSW Hydraulic Ironworker
The HSW hydraulic ironworker fits shops that punch, cut and notch bar and section in the same jobs. Size it from the largest work: the biggest hole and its thickness, the heaviest angle and the thickest flat bar. Then decide how many people will use it. A single-cylinder model serves one operator. On the twin-cylinder models (HSW 55, 65, 85, 115, 175), a second operator can shear or notch while the first punches.
If most of the work is hole punching, the HDM hydraulic punching machine punches the same hole sizes as the HSW 65–175 models, without the shearing stations. For corner cuts in sheet metal, see the HCN hydraulic corner notching machine.
Typical work:
- steel construction and structural fabrication;
- transmission tower and wind tower stair and platform parts;
- agricultural machinery;
- trailer and vehicle bodies;
- construction machinery frames;
- gates, railings and general fabrication.
HSW Hydraulic Ironworker in Operation
Watch the EBR METAL HSW 60 hydraulic ironworker in operation.
HSW 60 — Hydraulic Ironworker
Request a Quote for the HSW
Tell us the largest hole and plate thickness you punch, the angle, flat bar and solid bar sizes you cut, and whether two operators will work at the machine. Add the material grade, and mention it if you plan an NC punching line. We will propose a model and the tooling.
Frequently Asked Questions About HSW
What is the difference between an ironworker and a steelworker?
They are the same type of machine. "Ironworker" is the usual name in North America, "steelworker" is common in the UK, and Australian suppliers often say punch and shear.
Can two operators use the HSW at the same time?
On the HSW 55, 65, 85, 115 and 175, yes. Each has two hydraulic cylinders and two foot pedals. The HSW 40, 45, 60 and 65V have a single cylinder.
Which HSW model has a notching station?
All models except the HSW 40. The notching capacity runs from 8 × 42 × 100 mm on the HSW 45 to 16 × 60 × 100 mm on the HSW 175.
Can the HSW bend flat bar and sheet?
Yes, with the optional press brake kit. The maximum depends on the model, for example 250 × 25 mm flat bar and 700 × 4 mm sheet on the HSW 175.
Are spare punches, dies and blades available?
Yes. EBR METAL makes the punches, dies and blades for the HSW and supplies them as spare parts. Punches and dies follow a common industry tooling standard.