Aviation Tin Snips Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-MWLE-9209
Jlab Export is a leading Aviation Tin Snips Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
These aviation tin snips are the left-cut pattern, marked by red handles. They make straight cuts and curves that turn to the left. The forged, heat-treated blades are offset, so the hand stays above the sheet and the cut strip flows away from the blade. They cut cold-rolled sheet up to 18 gauge and stainless steel sheet up to 22 gauge.
Specifications
| Cut | Straight and curves to the left (red handles) |
| Capacity, cold-rolled sheet | Up to 18 gauge |
| Capacity, stainless steel sheet | Up to 22 gauge |
| Blades | Forged and heat treated steel, offset |
| Handles | Hardened |
| Action | Spring loaded, self opening |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 4–6 working days |
| Manufacturer | JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd), Ambala, India |
Sheet Metal Workshop Exercises
Cutting the curved pattern for a funnel, or a round blank for a can bottom, is a standard sheet-metal exercise. Students scribe the arcs on Aluminium Sheet and cut them with the snips, keeping the cut on the waste side of the line. The funnel pattern is rolled into a cone, and the seam is closed with blind rivets set with a Riveter.
A second job is a tray with folded sides. The corners are notched with short cuts and the sides are bent over a straight edge. The folds are dressed flat with a Mallet Hammer so the sheet is not dented. The spring opens the jaws after each squeeze, which keeps notching quick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do red handles mean on aviation snips?
Red marks the left-cut pattern. These snips cut straight lines and curves that turn to the left. Curves to the right are cut with a right-cutting pair, such as the right-cut Cutting Aviation Snips.
What thickness of sheet will these snips cut?
Cold-rolled sheet up to 18 gauge and stainless steel sheet up to 22 gauge. Stainless steel is harder, so its limit is a thinner gauge. Thicker plate is cut with a Hacksaw or on a bench shear.
Why are the blades offset?
The offset raises the handles above the line of cut. The hand stays clear of the sheet edge. The cut strip curls away from the blade instead of jamming against it, so long cuts can be made in one pass.
Do the snips open by themselves?
Yes. A spring opens the jaws after every squeeze, so short repeated cuts can be made with one hand while the other hand guides the sheet.
How do these differ from the Aviation Snips on this site?
The Aviation Snips have serrated, induction-hardened edges and an auto latch. This pair has offset blades, a self-opening spring and red left-cut handles, and it is rated for 18 gauge cold-rolled and 22 gauge stainless sheet.
Other Snips and Sheet Metal Supplies
- Straight Metal Tin Snips (flat blades)
- Galvanized Steel Sheet
- Scriber (double ended, hardened steel)
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Last updated: 5 November 2026
