Project Overview

A scrap metal recycling company in the Middle East was looking for a stronger and more efficient machine to process heavy steel scrap, rebar, round steel and industrial offcuts. Before purchasing the machine, the customer mainly relied on manual cutting and small cutting equipment. However, as the volume of collected scrap increased, their existing cutting method could no longer meet daily production needs.

After comparing several solutions, the customer selected our 4000kN Heavy Duty Alligator Shear. This model was recommended because it offers strong cutting capacity, practical operation and a suitable investment cost for heavy scrap recycling yards.

Customer Challenge

The customer’s yard handled many types of irregular scrap, including long rebar, round steel, steel bars, angle steel and mixed demolition scrap. These materials were difficult to load directly into trucks and containers. Some oversized steel pieces also slowed down the next processing steps, such as sorting, resale and furnace feeding.

Their main problems included:

• Long scrap occupied too much yard space
• Manual cutting was slow and labor-intensive
• Small shears could not handle thicker materials efficiently
• Loading and transportation efficiency was limited
• Scrap needed to be cut into shorter sizes for easier resale

The customer wanted a machine that could cut heavier materials without investing in a complete gantry shear production line.

Our Solution

Based on the customer’s scrap type and daily operation requirements, we recommended the 4000kN Hydraulic Alligator Shear. With a large 550mm blade opening, 1200mm blade length and cutting capacity up to 90×90mm / Φ100mm, this machine was well matched to the customer’s material range.

The machine was configured with:

This solution allowed the customer to process larger scrap while keeping the operation simple. Manual feeding was suitable for their irregular materials, and the PLC semi-automatic control option made repeated cutting easier for operators.

Machine Performance

After installation and operation, the machine helped the customer improve the overall scrap handling process. Long and bulky steel scrap could be cut into shorter sections before loading or resale. This made the yard cleaner, improved material stacking and reduced the time required for handling oversized scrap.

The customer especially valued the strong cutting force and large blade opening. Compared with their previous cutting method, the new alligator shear provided a more stable and professional way to handle heavy scrap steel.

Customer Feedback

According to the customer, the machine made their daily scrap preparation much easier. They said the main improvement was not only cutting speed, but also the smoother workflow in the yard. Materials that previously required more workers and more time could now be processed more efficiently before loading.

The customer also mentioned that the machine structure was easy for their operators to understand, and routine maintenance was convenient for their team.

Project Result

This project showed that the 4000kN Heavy Duty Alligator Shear is a practical choice for recycling companies that need stronger cutting ability than small and medium alligator shears, but do not require a large gantry shear line.

For scrap yards handling rebar, round steel, steel bars, demolition scrap and heavy industrial offcuts, this machine can help:

• Reduce manual cutting work
• Improve scrap loading efficiency
• Save yard storage space
• Prepare material for resale or melting
• Increase daily processing stability
• Improve overall recycling yard productivity

The successful operation of this machine in the Middle East also proved its value for heavy scrap metal recycling markets where durable, powerful and easy-to-operate equipment is required.