3150kN Alligator Metal Shear With 1200mm Blade Length For Scrap Metal Recycling And Short Scrap Cutting

3150kN Alligator Metal Shear with 1200mm Blade Length for Scrap Metal Recycling and Short Scrap Cutting

The Q43-3150 Alligator Metal Shear is a hydraulic scrap metal cutting machine designed for scrap recycling yards, metal processing plants, dismantling sites, steel mill recycling workshops, and scrap transfer stations. With a maximum shearing force of 3150kN and a 1200mm blade length, this machine can cut common scrap metal materials such as 70*70mm square steel and Φ80mm round steel.

For customers who need to process rebar ends, round bars, angle steel, channel steel, flat steel, steel pipes, steel profile offcuts, and dismantled metal parts, the Q43-3150 hydraulic alligator shear can help cut irregular scrap into shorter and more manageable sizes for loading, stacking, baling, or furnace charging.

This alligator shear uses a hydraulic drive system, featuring strong structure, stable cutting force, and flexible operation. Customers can choose manual operation or PLC semi-automatic operation according to their working needs. Compared with manual gas cutting, this scrap metal shear can reduce labor intensity, improve cutting efficiency, and lower long-term scrap pre-processing costs. For small and medium-sized scrap recycling companies, it is a practical and cost-effective metal cutting solution.

Cause: Why Do Scrap Recycling Yards Need an Alligator Shear?

In the scrap metal recycling industry, many customers do not only process large heavy scrap. They also receive large quantities of medium and small-sized short scrap and metal offcuts every day. These materials include rebar, round bars, angle steel, channel steel, pipes, flat steel, sheet metal scraps, and dismantled machine parts.

If these materials are not cut in time, several problems may appear.

• First, irregular scrap takes up too much yard space. Mixed long and short metal materials are difficult to grab, sort, and load.
• Second, manual gas cutting is inefficient. Although gas cutting is flexible, it is slow, highly dependent on labor, and may create sparks, smoke, and safety risks.
• Third, uncontrolled scrap length affects downstream sales and furnace feeding. Many steel mills, foundries, and scrap traders prefer shorter and more regular scrap sizes for easier transportation, stacking, and reprocessing.
• Fourth, small cutting machines may not have enough shearing force. When cutting 70*70mm square steel, Φ80mm round steel, or thicker steel profiles, low-capacity machines may fail to cut efficiently or may face excessive load.

Therefore, a hydraulic alligator shear with stronger cutting force, longer blade length, and stable operation is important for scrap recycling customers.

Solution: How Does the Q43-3150 Hydraulic Alligator Shear Solve These Problems?

The Q43-3150 Alligator Metal Shear provides stable short scrap cutting capacity with 3150kN maximum shearing force and 1200mm blade length. Customers can place rebar, round bars, angle steel, channel steel, pipes, and metal offcuts into the cutting area, and the hydraulic system completes the cutting process.

The machine can perform 12–20 cuts per minute, making it suitable for daily continuous cutting work. For scrap recycling yards, this helps complete scrap pre-processing faster, reduce manual gas cutting time, and improve site turnover efficiency.

After cutting, the scrap becomes shorter and more regular. It is easier to stack, load, bale, or deliver to downstream steel mills, foundries, and metal processing companies. For customers with limited site space, high labor cost, and mixed scrap sources, the Q43-3150 alligator shear can greatly improve site management and scrap handling workflow.

The machine can be operated manually or with PLC semi-automatic control. Manual operation is suitable for customers with limited budget or lower processing requirements. PLC semi-automatic operation is suitable for customers who want better operating convenience and improved cutting efficiency.

Specifications

Application

The Q43-3150 hydraulic alligator shear is suitable for many scrap metal recycling and metal processing applications.

• It can be used in scrap recycling yards to cut rebar ends, round bars, angle steel, channel steel, pipes, and metal offcuts.
• It can be used in dismantling sites to pre-process metal parts, short steel sections, and structural scrap from dismantled equipment.
• It can be used in metal processing plants to cut production offcuts, steel profile leftovers, and rejected metal parts.
• It can also be used in steel mills, foundries, and scrap trader warehouses to cut scrap into sizes more suitable for furnace charging, truck loading, and storage.

Common materials include rebar, round steel, square steel, angle steel, channel steel, flat steel, steel pipes, light steel profiles, metal offcuts, dismantled machine scrap, waste hardware, and short scrap metal.

How It Works

The Q43-3150 alligator shear works through a hydraulic drive system. During operation, the operator places scrap metal into the cutting area. The holding device first fixes the material to prevent movement or bouncing during cutting. Then the main shearing cylinder drives the upper blade downward, working with the lower blade to complete the cutting action.

After cutting, the upper blade returns to its original position, and the operator can continue feeding the next material. The machine can be equipped with manual control or PLC semi-automatic control. Manual control is flexible and suitable for mixed material cutting. PLC semi-automatic control improves operating convenience and is more suitable for continuous cutting work.

Compared with gas cutting, hydraulic cutting is more suitable for batch processing of short scrap. It does not require continuous oxygen and gas consumption, and it can reduce the safety risks caused by flame cutting, making it more suitable for long-term use in recycling yards.

How To Choose

When choosing an alligator shear, customers should not only compare prices. The right model should be selected according to material type, material size, daily capacity, and working site conditions.

If the customer mainly cuts rebar, round bars, angle steel, channel steel, pipes, and common metal offcuts, the Q43-3150 is a suitable medium-to-heavy-duty alligator shear model. Its 3150kN shearing force and 1200mm blade length can meet many short scrap cutting requirements.

If the customer handles smaller materials and has lower daily capacity, a smaller alligator shear may be selected to reduce purchase cost.

If the customer needs to cut thicker, harder, or larger-section heavy scrap, or requires high continuous production capacity, a larger model should be selected. In some cases, a gantry shear or container shear may be more suitable according to the actual material condition.

Before choosing a machine, customers are suggested to provide the following information:

• Main materials to be cut, such as rebar, round bar, angle steel, channel steel, pipes, or mixed scrap.
• Maximum material size, such as square steel section, round steel diameter, plate thickness, or steel profile size.
• Daily or hourly processing capacity.
• Required final cutting length.
• Site voltage, installation space, and feeding requirements.

We can recommend a suitable alligator shear model and provide customized solutions based on customer photos, videos, material dimensions, and capacity requirements.

FAQ

1. What materials can the Q43-3150 alligator shear cut?

The Q43-3150 alligator shear is suitable for cutting rebar, round steel, square steel, angle steel, channel steel, flat steel, steel pipes, metal offcuts, and some dismantled scrap metal. According to the specifications, it can cut 70*70mm square steel and Φ80mm round steel. The actual cutting performance also depends on material strength, thickness, and shape.

2. Is this machine fully automatic?

This machine uses manual feeding and can be operated manually or with PLC semi-automatic control. If the customer wants better operating convenience, PLC semi-automatic control can be selected. For recycling yards with mixed scrap materials, manual feeding is still a practical and common working method.

3. Is 3150kN shearing force suitable for small and medium-sized scrap recycling yards?

Yes. The Q43-3150 is a strong alligator shear model suitable for small, medium, and some larger scrap recycling yards. If the customer mainly processes common scrap steel, rebar, round bars, and steel profile offcuts, this model offers practical cutting capacity.

4. What is the difference between an alligator shear and a gantry shear?

An alligator shear is more suitable for short scrap, medium and small-sized scrap, rebar, steel profiles, and metal offcuts. It has a smaller footprint, flexible operation, and lower investment cost. A gantry shear is more suitable for large-volume, long, heavy, and high-capacity scrap cutting. Customers can choose the proper machine according to material size and capacity.

5. What after-sales service do you provide?

We provide a one-year warranty and lifelong maintenance support. The machine will be inspected and tested before shipment. If customers meet any problems during operation, they can contact us by phone, video call, or online communication, and we will provide technical support and solutions.

After-Sales Service

We pay close attention to long-term machine stability. For the Q43-3150 alligator shear, we provide a one-year warranty and lifelong maintenance support. Before delivery, the machine will go through quality inspection and test running to ensure that the main hydraulic system, electrical system, and cutting action work properly.

After the customer receives the machine, we can provide installation guidance, operation instructions, and maintenance suggestions. For overseas customers, we support remote technical communication to help solve problems related to installation, commissioning, operation, and daily maintenance.

We can also provide wearing parts suggestions according to customer needs, such as blades, seals, and hydraulic hoses. This helps customers reduce downtime risk and improve long-term machine efficiency.