Baileigh SW-503 Ironworker Machine 50 Ton 5 Stations Hydraulic

Description

Feel the raw hydraulic power cut 3/4in plate and punch 1in holes in structural steel. The Baileigh SW-503 Ironworker Machine packs 50 Ton of fabrication force across 5 independent workstations. A dedicated hydraulic system powers punching, shearing, and notching tasks. Tool changes require manual bolt adjustments, which slows throughput when swapping between punch sizes.

Heavy plate steel weldments form an ultra-rigid chassis that stops frame spread during heavy punches. The 5HP industrial motor runs on 220V three-phase power, pulling 14 FLA to maintain 2,900 PSI system pressure. Industrial hydraulic valves direct flow to each work station. This machine commands an unboxed tool weight of 2,425 lbs, resting on a floor stance measuring 48in wide by 36in deep by 58in high.

Key Features of Baileigh SW-503

Steel contractors who buy Baileigh SW-503 equipment handle angle cutting, plate shearing, and round bar processing in one compact workspace. Competitive commercial ironworker pricing makes this 50 Ton workhorse an essential asset for structural fab shops.

• High-pressure 50 Ton hydraulic ram punches up to 1in diameter holes through 5/8in mild steel plate.
• Flat bar shear station cuts 14in wide plate up to 3/8in thickness without material distortion.
• Dedicated angle shear cuts 4in by 4in by 3/8in structural angle iron at 90 degrees.
• Solid round and square bar shearing station crops 1-3/8in bar stock without burrs.
• Rectangular coper notcher handles 2in by 3.5in notches in 5/16in plate for weld preparation.
• Electric foot pedal control frees operator hands to align scribed metal lines under punch tips.
• Industrial stroke adjustment limit switches let operators shorten ram cycle times on thin sheet.
• Heavy steel hold-downs clamp plate firmly to prevent material kickback during shear cycles.

Bench Load Performance Metrics

Bench testing confirms the hydraulic circuit maintains 2,900 PSI under maximum punch loads without thermal runaway. Spindle and punch stroke cycle speed hits 22 strokes per minute on short stroke settings. Under full 50 Ton shear stress, main frame deflection registers less than 0.004in. Motor temperature tops out at 138°F after 2 hours of continuous punch cycling, while sound levels peak at 76 dB during cutting strokes. Hydraulic bypass trips at 3,100 PSI.

Fab Usability Maintenance Protocol

The pneumatic foot switch provides responsive actuation, though moving heavy 4in angle iron onto the shear deck demands a two-man lift. Do not buy this machine for thin sheet metal HVAC duct work, delicate jewelry fabrication, or single-phase home workshops.

• Grease all cylinder pivot points and slide linkages with NLGI 2 lithium grease every 40 hours.
• Check shear blade clearance with feeler gauges and rotate blade edges every 150 hours.
• Drain and replace the 14 gallon hydraulic reservoir with ISO 46 hydraulic fluid every 1,000 hours.

Baileigh Warranty Crate Inclusions

Baileigh covers this ironworker with a 1-Year parts warranty and lifetime technical support. The crated package includes the SW-503 ironworker, punch station tooling set, flat shear blades, angle shear blades, rectangular notcher blades, electric foot pedal, magnetic base work lamp, and a detailed operator manual.