BOSCH Sheet Metal Shears 500W GSC 2.8

Roofers and facade installers cutting through corrugated steel on a windy jobsite need a tool that tracks cleanly without jamming. The BOSCH GSC 2.8 sheet metal shears deliver exactly that: a 500-watt motor driving a fixed blade system that slices up to 2.8 mm in 400 N/mm² steel, 1.6 mm in 600 N/mm², and 1.2 mm in 800 N/mm². Aluminium up to 3.5 mm is no obstacle. With 2,400 strokes per minute at no load and 1,500 under load, it powers through straight cuts and tight curves down to a 15 mm radius. The double-insulated body and 2.65-metre cable let you move freely around the workpiece, while the 80 dB(A) sound pressure level keeps the job bearable. At just 10 m/s² vibration, your hands stay fresher through a full shift.

Key specifications

• Rated input power: 500 W
• Output power: 270 W
• Max cutting capacity in steel 400 N/mm²: 2.8 mm
• Max cutting capacity in steel 600 N/mm²: 1.6 mm
• Max cutting capacity in steel 800 N/mm²: 1.2 mm
• Max cutting capacity in aluminium 250 N/mm²: 3.5 mm
• Strokes at no load: 2,400 spm
• Strokes under load: 1,500 spm
• Smallest curve radius: 15 mm
• Power source: Corded electric, 230 V
• Cable length: 2.65 m
• Sound pressure level: 80 dB(A)
• Sound power level: 91 dB(A)
• Vibration emission (cutting sheet metal): 10 m/s²
• Vibration uncertainty K: 1.5 m/s²
• Tool holder: Fixed blade system
• Protection class: Double insulated

Why choose it

The GSC 2.8 is built for professionals who need reliable, burr-free cuts in thin sheet metal without distortion. Its fixed blade system ensures consistent performance over time, and the double insulation adds a layer of safety on site. The high stroke rate and small curve radius make it versatile for both straight runs and intricate shapes.

Ideal use cases

• Cutting corrugated roofing and cladding panels
• Trimming sheet metal for HVAC ductwork
• Shaping aluminium profiles for signage or trim
• Precision cutting in automotive body repair
• Creating curved cuts in metal art or architectural details

Good to know

The tool is designed for corded operation, so you never run out of battery mid-cut. It comes with a 2.65-metre cable for extended reach. The vibration level of 10 m/s² is moderate; use anti-vibration gloves for extended use. Always wear hearing protection due to the 80 dB(A) sound pressure level. The fixed blade system requires occasional sharpening or replacement, but it provides a clean, straight cut every time.