Shearing Machine Capacity Chart: QC11Y 6-40 mm and QC12K 6-12 mm Rows

This shearing machine capacity chart lines up every published thickness step for BEIGEMA’s two hydraulic shear series: the QC11Y guillotine from 6 mm to 40 mm and the QC12K swing beam (listed as QC12Y-… model rows on its spec sheet) from 6 mm to 12 mm, across bed lengths from 2000 mm to 6000 mm. A 12mm hydraulic shear is where the two series overlap, so start there if you’re unsure which type to shortlist. Every row below is copied from the product spec tables; pick the material thickness first, then match length and tensile strength to the model.

Every model below is listed in the hydraulic shearing and sheet metal cutting machine category. Which type belongs to your work at all — guillotine, swing beam, ironworker or hand tool — is sorted out in the metal shear types guide.

1. QC11Y Hydraulic Guillotine Capacity Chart: 6–40 mm by Thickness

The table groups every catalog thickness from 6 mm to 40 mm. For each step it shows the shortest and longest published bed length, so the full 2500–6000 mm range is covered without repeating every row.

Two patterns hold across the range. Strokes per minute fall as the bed gets longer at the same thickness: at 6 mm the rate drops from 16-35 at 2500 mm to 8-25 at 6000 mm. Motor power climbs with thickness first and length second, from 7.5 kW at 6×2500 to 55 kW at both published 40 mm widths. Shearing angle also widens with thickness, from an adjustable 0.5°-1.5° at 6 mm to 0.5°-4.0° at 30 mm and 40 mm.

The QC11Y carries automatic blade gap adjustment, so the controller sets clearance from the entered thickness and material instead of a hand-tuned gap. Full rows for the 3200, 4000 and 5000 mm beds are on the QC11Y hydraulic guillotine shearing machine page.

2. QC12K Hydraulic Swing Beam Capacity Chart: 6–12 mm by Thickness

The QC12K series tops out at 12 mm. Every row is rated against a Tensile Strength column printed at ≤ 450 with no unit beside it, and the shearing angle is fixed per thickness step rather than adjustable.

Strokes per minute follow the same downward slope as bed length grows: at 6 mm they fall from 18 at 2500 mm to 7 at 6000 mm, and at 10 mm from 12 to 6. The 12 mm row is the exception on width — it’s listed only at 2000 mm and 3200 mm, not out to 6000 mm. Blade gap on this series is set mechanically with a graduated handwheel, and the blade material is Cr12MoV.

Full rows for the 3200 and 4000 mm beds are on the QC12K hydraulic swing beam shearing machine page.

3. Choosing Between QC11Y and QC12K at 12 mm

Both series publish a 12 mm hydraulic shear, so this is the one thickness where the choice is about the machine, not the material. QC11Y-12×2500 lists an adjustable 0.5°-2° shearing angle, automatic blade gap adjustment, a 20-800 mm backgauge and 18.5 kW. The nearest QC12K row, 12×2000, lists a fixed 2° angle, mechanical gap adjustment, a 20~600 mm backgauge and 15 kW.

So which one wins at 12 mm? Neither, by default. Pick the QC11Y when the shearing angle or thickness changes job to job, or when the cut runs past 3200 mm — the QC12K 12 mm row stops there. Pick the QC12K when the job is repeat batches at a fixed angle and the lighter motor rating suits the shop’s supply.

4. Length: How 2500–6000 mm Changes the Same Thickness

Bed length is the second variable in this chart, and the 6 mm tier shows it cleanly because both series publish it at both ends of the range. On the QC11Y, 6×2500 runs 16-35 strokes/min at 7.5 kW; 6×6000 drops to 8-25 strokes/min and needs 11 kW. On the QC12K, 6×2500 runs 18 strokes/min at 7.5 kW; 6×6000 falls to 7 strokes/min at 11 kW. The rated thickness doesn’t change along the tier; what changes is the stroke rate, the throat height and, on this step, the motor.

The pattern repeats elsewhere in the table: throat height rises with length too, from 800 mm at QC11Y-6×2500 to 1000 mm at QC11Y-6×6000. Don’t assume a longer bed at the same thickness is a straight upgrade. Check the stroke rate against the batch size before ordering the longer machine.

5. Quick-Pick Guide by Thickness and Batch

Match the thickest material in the job first, then length, then how often the job changes:

• Enclosure and panel steel, 6-10 mm, repeat batches at a fixed angle: QC12K first, widths to 6000 mm at 6, 8 and 10 mm.
• 6-12 mm work where the shearing angle or thickness changes job to job: QC11Y, for the automatic blade gap adjustment and adjustable angle.
• Structural steel at 12-20 mm: QC11Y only; widths run to 6000 mm through the 20 mm tier.
• Heavy plate at 25-40 mm: QC11Y only, and only to 4000 mm or 3200 mm depending on the thickness step.
• Longest cuts, 5000-6000 mm: QC11Y at 6-20 mm, QC12K at 6-10 mm.

Blade path and type differences are compared in the guillotine vs swing beam shearing machine comparison. Whichever series fits, blade gap still has to match the actual material and thickness — see the shear blade sharpening and maintenance guide for gap, wear and blade life.

Shearing Machine Capacity Chart FAQs

What should I check before ordering a 12 mm × 4000 mm hydraulic guillotine for structural steel?

QC11Y-12×4000 lists 8-20 strokes/min, a 20-800 mm backgauge, a 0.5°-2° shearing angle, 940 mm throat height and 18.5 kW. Confirm the material grade and tensile strength, then set blade gap and angle for that grade before running a trial cut.

Which QC12K model fits a 3200 mm × 6 mm electrical-enclosure job?

QC12Y-6×3200 lists 16 strokes/min, a 20~600 mm backgauge, a fixed 1° 30′ shearing angle and 7.5 kW, rated against the table’s Tensile Strength column at ≤ 450 with no unit printed. Send the steel grade with the inquiry so the rating can be checked against the job.

Which model suits 8 mm steel over a 3200 mm cut for repeat batches?

Two catalog rows fit: QC11Y-8×3200 (12-30 strokes/min, 0.5°-2° angle, 850 mm throat, 11 kW) and QC12Y-8×3200 (10 strokes/min, fixed 1° 30′ angle, 11 kW). For a steady repeat batch at one thickness, the QC12K’s fixed angle and mechanical gap are usually enough; the QC11Y earns its keep when the angle needs to change.

What’s the difference between the QC11Y and QC12K at 12 mm?

QC11Y-12×2500 offers an adjustable 0.5°-2° shearing angle and automatic blade gap adjustment at 18.5 kW; QC12Y-12×2000 offers a fixed 2° angle and mechanical gap adjustment at 15 kW. The QC11Y also runs the 12 mm tier out to 6000 mm; the QC12K’s 12 mm row stops at 3200 mm.

Does a longer bed need a bigger motor at the same thickness?

Yes, on both series. At 6 mm the QC11Y motor steps from 7.5 kW at 2500 mm to 11 kW at 6000 mm, and the QC12K from 7.5 kW to 11 kW over the same span. Strokes per minute fall as the bed lengthens, so check the batch size against the slower stroke rate, not just the motor rating.

Tell us the material thickness, grade and the longest length to cut, or send the drawing through the BEIGEMA contact page, and we’ll match it to a model row.