Project Background

In many developing and emerging recycling markets, scrap yards face similar operational challenges. Scrap metal is often collected in mixed forms—steel profiles, pipes, plates, and structural offcuts—without prior sorting or size reduction. This leads to low processing efficiency, high labor intensity, and increasing transportation costs.

A medium-sized scrap recycling company in Southeast Asia was facing exactly this situation. Located near an industrial zone and port area, the yard handled a steady inflow of construction scrap and industrial steel waste. However, oversized scrap pieces made loading inefficient and limited their ability to supply downstream steel mills with consistent material sizes.

The customer was looking for a practical cutting solution that could be integrated into their existing yard layout without requiring a full production line upgrade.

Challenges Faced by the Customer

Before equipment selection, the customer identified several key pain points:

• Large scrap pieces occupied excessive storage space and slowed down daily operations

• Manual cutting was inefficient and highly dependent on skilled labor

• Inconsistent scrap size affected loading efficiency and downstream processing

• Limited site space made large gantry or heavy automated systems impractical

The customer needed a reliable horizontal cutting solution that balanced cutting capacity, footprint, and investment cost.

Why Q43W-4000B Was Selected

After evaluating several options, the customer chose the Q43W-4000B Horizontal Scrap Shear. The decision was based on practical considerations rather than theoretical capacity alone.

With a cutting force of 4000 kN, the machine was fully capable of handling their most common scrap materials, including steel pipes, profiles, and medium-thickness plates. The 1400 mm blade length and stable hydraulic system allowed for consistent cutting results without excessive vibration.

Equally important, the machine’s horizontal layout fit well within the existing yard workflow. Scrap could be fed directly from collection areas, cut to manageable sizes, and prepared for loading without additional handling steps. Button control operation also reduced operator training time and minimized reliance on highly skilled labor.

Installation and Operation Results

After installation and commissioning, the customer reported noticeable improvements:

• Scrap size became more uniform, improving loading efficiency

• Daily processing capacity increased without extending working hours

• Labor intensity was reduced, and operator safety improved

• Equipment operation remained stable even during continuous daily use

By reducing oversized scrap early in the process, the customer was able to lower transportation frequency and better meet the size requirements of downstream buyers.

Why the Customer Chose Our Company

Beyond the machine itself, several factors influenced the customer’s final decision to work with us:

• Manufacturing Experience: With over 40 years of experience in hydraulic machinery manufacturing, we provided realistic equipment recommendations instead of overselling capacity.

• In-House Factory and Engineering Team: All key components and assembly processes are handled in our own factory, ensuring quality control and consistency.

• Customized Support: Our engineers adjusted machine details based on the customer’s scrap types and site conditions, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.

• Clear After-Sales Commitment: One-year warranty and lifelong maintenance support gave the customer confidence in long-term operation.

From the customer’s perspective, choosing a supplier who understands real recycling operations was just as important as the machine specifications.

Project Summary

This project demonstrates how a well-matched horizontal scrap shear can significantly improve operational efficiency without unnecessary complexity. The Q43W-4000B proved to be a practical and cost-effective solution for a scrap yard looking to upgrade processing capability while maintaining operational flexibility.

For recycling companies facing similar challenges—limited space, mixed scrap materials, and rising labor costs—a properly selected horizontal scrap shear can deliver measurable improvements from day one.