Powered by a pneumatic air system and makes fast, clean cuts in thin gauge metals like metal flashing.

• A. Tin Nips
• B. Scissors
• C. Pneumatic Nipper
• D. Plunge Router

Answer: (C)

Pneumatic nippers cut thin sheet metal quickly and cleanly by shearing. The air-powered drive delivers rapid, controlled cuts, producing a smooth edge on thin gauge materials like metal flashing without crushing or deforming the metal. This makes them ideal for fast trimming and shaping flashing around roofs and walls, where neat edges and speed matter. Tin nips are manual and require more effort, so they won’t match the speed or consistency of a pneumatic tool. Scissors aren’t designed for sheet metal and can dull or struggle with thin flashing. A plunge router is built for wood and plastics and would not provide clean metal cuts or the right edge quality for flashing.