Hydraulic 500Ton Diesel-Powered Gantry Shear for Heavy Scrap Metal Recycling

Product Overview

The Q43L-5000B Gantry Shear is a heavy-duty hydraulic scrap cutting machine designed for processing steel plates, round bars, square bars, structural steel, demolition scrap, and mixed industrial metal waste. With a total shearing force of 500 tons, a 1,400 mm blade width, and a 6,000 × 1,350 × 750 mm charging chamber, it provides an efficient solution for medium and large scrap metal recycling yards.

Powered by an 80 kW diesel engine, this hydraulic gantry shear can operate in recycling sites where the electrical supply is unavailable, unstable, or insufficient. Its automatic control system, hydraulic pusher, and dual pressing cylinders support continuous feeding, pre-compression, and shearing. The machine reduces oversized scrap into manageable lengths, improving storage, transportation, furnace feeding, and downstream sorting efficiency.

Cause

Mixed scrap metal often includes long steel sections, plates, bars, pipes, and irregular demolition waste. These materials are difficult to stack and cannot be loaded efficiently into trucks, containers, or melting furnaces.

Common operational problems include:

• Oversized scrap occupying excessive storage space
• Irregular materials causing unsafe stacking
• High oxygen-cutting and manual labor costs
• Slow preparation before furnace charging
• Inconsistent scrap sizes affecting material handling
• Limited electrical capacity at outdoor recycling sites

Traditional flame cutting is labor-intensive and may produce smoke, sparks, and additional operating costs. A diesel-powered gantry shear provides a more efficient mechanical cutting solution.

Solution

The Q43L-5000B diesel-powered gantry shear combines material feeding, compression, and cutting in one system. Scrap is loaded into the six-meter charging chamber, pushed toward the cutting area, compressed by two pressing cylinders, and cut by the 500-ton shearing mechanism.

Important buyer-focused advantages include:

• 500-ton shearing force: Processes common heavy ferrous scrap efficiently
• Diesel-powered operation: Suitable for remote yards and sites with limited electricity
• Large charging chamber: Handles long and bulky scrap with less pre-processing
• Dual pressing cylinders: Stabilize loose material before each cutting stroke
• Adjustable pushing speed: Helps operators match feeding speed to different materials
• Automatic control: Reduces repetitive manual operation
• Air-cooled hydraulic system: Supports reliable operation without a separate cooling-water supply
• Customizable configuration: Chamber size, power system, voltage, and control options can be adjusted

Specifications

The stated cutting capacity is measured at the center of the blade. Actual capacity depends on material grade, shape, feeding position, and operating conditions.

Application

The Q43L-5000B hydraulic gantry shear is suitable for:

• Scrap metal recycling yards
• Steel mills and foundries
• Vehicle dismantling facilities
• Ship-breaking and demolition projects
• Structural steel processing plants
• Machinery manufacturing factories
• Outdoor scrap collection and processing sites

Typical materials include steel plates, round bars, square bars, channels, angles, pipes, beams, rebar, light structural scrap, and mixed ferrous metal waste. Closed containers, explosive materials, and unidentified pressurized items must not be processed.

How It Works

Scrap is loaded into the charging chamber by a grab machine or excavator. The hydraulic pusher moves the material toward the shearing head. Before cutting, two pressing cylinders hold the scrap firmly in position. The twin shearing cylinders then drive the blade downward to complete the cutting stroke.

After each cut, the pusher advances the remaining material automatically or according to the selected setting. The cutting process continues until the material has been processed into the required length.

How To Choose

When selecting a gantry shear, buyers should consider the material type, maximum thickness, daily processing volume, required cutting length, and available power supply.

A 500-ton model is generally suitable for medium-duty scrap processing. If the material includes very thick steel plates, large beams, railway scrap, or high-strength alloy steel, a 630-ton, 800-ton, 1,000-ton, or larger gantry shear may be more appropriate.

For an accurate recommendation, provide:

• Photos or videos of the scrap
• Maximum material dimensions and thickness
• Material grade, if known
• Required tons per hour or tons per day
• Preferred cutting length
• Local electricity conditions
• Intended feeding method

FAQ

Can the Q43L-5000B work without a three-phase electrical supply?

Yes. The main hydraulic system is driven by an 80 kW diesel engine. A 24 V battery supplies the electrical control system, making the machine suitable for sites with limited electrical infrastructure.

What is the actual production capacity?

Actual output depends on the type, density, thickness, and loading efficiency of the scrap. Mixed light scrap normally processes faster than thick steel plates or dense structural material. Material details are required before estimating tons per hour.

Can it cut 100 mm round steel bars?

The stated maximum capacity is Ø100 mm for ordinary steel when the material is correctly positioned at the center of the blade. Harder steel grades or off-center feeding may reduce the cutting capacity.

Can the chamber and cutting length be customized?

Yes. The charging chamber, blade width, power system, pushing settings, and control configuration can be adapted to the buyer’s material and production requirements.

Does the machine need on-site installation?

The main components are assembled and tested before shipment. On-site work normally includes machine positioning, component connection, hydraulic oil filling, inspection, and commissioning. Remote guidance or overseas engineer service can be provided when required.