In Brazil, the scrap metal recycling industry is expanding rapidly. Many recycling yards need to process rebar, profiles, pipes, and mixed scrap efficiently in limited space to meet steel mills and trader delivery schedules. We recently supplied a Q43-3150 Hydraulic Alligator Shear solution to a recycling company in Brazil, helping them improve scrap metal cutting efficiency while enhancing safety and operational consistency.

Customer Profile

The customer is a medium-sized scrap yard in Brazil supplying steel mills and traders. Their main scrap includes demolition scrap, rebar offcuts, steel profiles, and production offcuts. The site is compact with high manual involvement, requiring fast sorting and cutting. The goal was to replace low-efficiency cutting with reliable metal recycling equipment to improve throughput.

Local Challenges & Pain Points

Pain point A: Manual cutting was slow, affecting shipment schedules.

Pain point B: High labor intensity and safety concerns.

The customer needed a machine with strong cutting performance and stable holding force to improve efficiency and safety.

Our Solution  

We recommended and delivered the Q43-3150 Alligator Shear, designed for daily rebar cutting and mixed scrap processing.

Specifications:

• Model: Q43-3150 Alligator Shear

• Largest shear force: 3150 kN

• Largest holding force: 630 kN

• Blade length: 1200 mm

• Cutting frequency: 12–20 times/min

• Scrap size capacity: 70×70 mm / Φ80 mm

• Power: 44 kW

• Operation: Manual feeding, Manual or PLC semi-automatic

Quality: Manufactured to ISO9001:2000 standard.

Service: One-year guarantee + lifelong maintenance with fast direct support.

Why the Customer Chose Us

1. Strong cutting capability suitable for common scrap types.

2. Stable cutting frequency improves workflow.

3. Reliable holding force enhances cutting stability and safety.

4. Flexible operation to adapt to different crews.

5. Easy maintenance and controlled long-term cost.

Our Company Strengths

We are Jiangsu Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd., with 40+ years of experience in hydraulic shear equipment and scrap metal recycling machinery. We provide reliable machines and long-term support. Our strengths include 40+ years manufacturing experience, mature production and stable quality, custom engineering support, CE & ISO9001 certification support, and one-year warranty with lifelong maintenance.

Project Summary

In this Brazil project, the Q43-3150 hydraulic alligator shear helped the customer achieve faster cutting, more stable holding, and safer operation, making it an effective solution for daily scrap metal cutting. If you are planning a similar project, we can recommend the best configuration based on your scrap size, capacity target, and site conditions.

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FAQ  

Q1: What materials can this alligator shear cut?

A: The Q43-3150 is designed for scrap metal cutting, suitable for rebar, round steel, profiles, pipes, and metal offcuts.

Q2: What is the cutting capacity?

A: 3150 kN shear force with reference capacity of 70×70 mm / Φ80 mm. Custom recommendations available.

Q3: Is the operation complicated?

A: It supports manual feeding and manual or PLC semi-automatic operation, easy to use.

Q4: Why choose a hydraulic alligator shear?

A: Hydraulic shears deliver fast, stable cutting with reliable holding force, more efficient than manual or torch cutting.

Quality & Certification:

A: Manufactured per ISO9001:2000, with CE & ISO9001 support documentation.

After-Sales Service:

A: One-year warranty, lifelong maintenance, remote support and fast response.