Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Alligator Shear 285mm Maximum Blade Opening For Steel And Scrap Metal Recycling

Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Alligator Shear 285mm Maximum Blade Opening For Steel And Scrap Metal Recycling

Product Overview

The WANSHIDA Q43-2500 alligator shear gives metal recyclers flexibility when incoming scrap varies in shape and length. With 2500 kN shearing force, a 1000 mm blade, and an independent hydraulic holding mechanism, it supports the sectioning of suitable bars, profiles, and irregular production offcuts.

For businesses processing different scrap batches, material access matters alongside cutting force. The open-jaw configuration allows individual pieces to be positioned and repositioned for successive cuts, helping operators adapt to changing feedstock within the machine’s rated capacity.

Cause

Scrap deliveries rarely contain identical pieces. A batch may include solid bars, hollow profiles, and bent offcuts, each requiring different positioning and cutting assessment.

Selecting a shear by force alone can overlook practical limitations. Blade opening, material strength, cross-section, and feeding arrangements all influence whether a machine suits the daily workload.

Solution

Access for varied scrap shapes. The 285 mm maximum blade opening provides clearance for introducing suitable material. Together with the 1000 mm blade, it offers space for positioning workpieces without requiring every piece to have the same geometry.

Dedicated material restraint. The hydraulic holding mechanism delivers up to 80 kN holding force, helping stabilize the workpiece during shearing. This is particularly relevant when handling pieces that are awkward to position.

Successive cutting of longer pieces. Material can be advanced between cycles to create shorter sections. Operators can adapt the cut position to downstream handling requirements, subject to suitable support and operating procedures.

A defined basis for capacity assessment. Listed capacities of 70 × 70 mm square section or Ø80 mm round section provide a starting point for evaluation. Actual suitability must account for the metal grade and strength.

Specifications

Confirm cutting capacity for the actual material before ordering.

Application

• Metal stockholders: Sectioning suitable rejected bars and profile remnants.
• Fabrication businesses: Processing offcuts with changing lengths and cross-sections.
• Scrap collection yards: Preparing separately sorted batches for further recycling.
• Industrial recovery operations: Cutting suitable recovered metal into manageable pieces.

How It Works

The workpiece is positioned between the blades and restrained by the holding mechanism. Hydraulic pressure drives the moving blade toward the fixed blade, separating the material. The jaw then reopens so the remaining length can be repositioned.

How To Choose

Assess your typical scrap mix as well as the largest piece. Provide material grades, solid or hollow cross-sections, wall thicknesses, and representative photographs.

Also confirm required cut lengths, daily volume, and how long or heavy pieces will be supported during feeding.

FAQ

Can the shear cut both solid bars and hollow profiles?

Both can be assessed for suitability. Solid sections depend on cross-sectional area and strength; hollow profiles also require consideration of wall thickness, shape, and possible deformation.

Will hollow profiles retain their original shape?

Some flattening or distortion may occur during shearing. If the cut pieces must retain precise geometry for reuse, discuss the required finish before selecting the machine.

Can several bars be cut together?

Do not assume the single-bar capacity applies to a bundle. Combined cross-section, positioning, and holding stability require separate assessment.

Does the 1000 mm blade cut 1000 mm-wide plate at any thickness?

No. Blade length does not establish plate thickness capacity. Plate width, thickness, material strength, and cutting position must be evaluated together.

What if my material changes after purchase?

Send the new material specifications for assessment before processing it. Similar-looking scrap can have substantially different strength and cutting requirements.