Project Background

We successfully delivered a Hydraulic Scrap Metal Shear to a leading metal recycling company in Brazil, marking a major expansion into the South American scrap recycling market. The machine is now running smoothly in the customer’s facility, helping them increase cutting efficiency and support their scrap metal processing business. 

Customer Profile

Our customer is a large-scale scrap recycling and metal recovery enterprise in Brazil, handling diverse scrap materials including steel scrap, aluminum, copper, and other mixed metals. With Brazil’s ferrous scrap recycling sector rapidly evolving and domestic consumption shifting toward global markets, there is a growing demand for reliable metal cutting equipment in South America. 

Challenges

Before purchasing the hydraulic shear, the customer faced several operational challenges:

• Low processing efficiency with manual cutting methods

• High labor costs and inconsistent cutting quality

• Difficulty cutting heavy and irregular scrap such as car frames and construction steel

• Growing demand to process higher volumes of scrap per day

Our Solution

We recommended a Hydraulic Scrap Metal Shear tailored for heavy-duty cutting applications. This model features:

• High shearing force suitable for thick and complex scrap pieces

• Hydraulic system for stable, continuous operation

• Automatic and semi-automatic controls for improved workplace safety

• Durable blades and robust frame for long-term industrial use

This machine is excellent for cutting steel scrap, structural steel, iron, and mixed metals commonly found in the Brazilian and wider South American scrap market.

Results & Feedback

After installation and commissioning, the customer reported:

• Significant improvements in cutting speed and efficiency

• Reduced labor dependency and operational costs

• Higher throughput of prepared scrap for balers and shredders

• Stable and long-term performance with minimal downtime

The customer praised the machine’s performance and reliability, noting it helped them better meet the demands of Brazil’s dynamic scrap recycling industry. 

Why This Matters for South America

Brazil and the wider South American region are increasingly becoming important players in the global metal recycling and ferrous scrap markets. With growing volumes of recyclable materials and diversified downstream processing needs, high-performance scrap shears are in strong demand among recyclers seeking to modernize operations and improve safety and productivity. 

Conclusion

This successful project highlights how a Hydraulic Scrap Metal Shear can deliver real operational value in Brazil & South America by helping recyclers enhance cutting efficiency, reduce costs, and meet the processing requirements of heavy and mixed scrap metals.