Project Background – India Scrap Market

India is one of the fastest-growing scrap recycling markets in the world. With rapid urbanization and strong demand from steel mills, scrap yards are under pressure to process large volumes of metal quickly and efficiently. However, many small and mid-sized recyclers still rely on outdated cutting methods or low-capacity machines.

Customer Challenge

Our client, a scrap yard located near Mumbai, faced several issues:

• Large quantities of thick steel bars and mixed scrap difficult to process
• Existing small shear machines required multiple cuts, reducing efficiency
• Manual cutting created safety risks and high labor costs
• Irregular scrap size affected transport loading and resale value

Solution Provided

We recommended the Q43-2000 Alligator Shear as a mid-to-high capacity upgrade:

• 2000kN cutting force to handle thicker steel materials in one cut
• 380mm blade opening for easier feeding of bulky scrap
• 12–20 cuts/min to significantly increase daily output
• PLC semi-automatic option to reduce labor intensity

Results & Benefits

After installation, the client achieved:

• 40% increase in processing efficiency
• Reduced labor requirement by 2 operators per shift
• More uniform scrap size, improving transport and resale pricing
• Faster turnover, allowing them to handle more incoming scrap daily

Customer Feedback

“The machine is simple but very powerful. Before, we needed more time and workers. Now the work is faster and safer.”