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Alligator Shears
Hydraulic alligator shear to cut bulky scrap, profiles and cable to charge size
Overview
What it is and where it works
A shear with a hinged upper jaw that closes like an alligator's mouth to cut long or bulky scrap, profiles, bars and cable into pieces that fit the furnace door or baler chamber. It is the basic sizing machine in scrap yards and in recycling plants that receive mixed or oversize material.
Cutting force Approx. 50 to 120 t, blades up to 36 in (915 mm) Sized to your plant: tell us your target output.
- Drive
- Mechanical or hydraulic; hydraulic units with variable speed pumps for fast cycles
- Typical cut
- Profiles, bars, rebar, cable and clean metals
In your plant
Where It Is Used
- Cutting extrusion profiles and long scrap to charge size
- Preparing material for the baler
- Cutting cable and bars in scrap reception
- Sizing oversize returns from the plant
To quote, we need
Send Us These Data Points
With this information we can ask the right factories and come back with a proposal that fits your process. Missing something? Send what you have: we fill the gaps together.
Request a Quote Printable checklist to fill with your plant teamWe reply in English, Spanish, Italian or Chinese.
- Material to cut and maximum section (diameter, thickness)
- Daily tonnage to process
- Required blade length and jaw opening
- Power supply (voltage, kW available)
- Feeding method: manual, crane or conveyor
One supplier, one shipment
Often Quoted Together
Need something different? We adapt sizes, materials and specs to your drawing.
Buyer questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the tonnage?
Tonnage depends on the thickest section and the material you cut; send the largest piece you plan to shear and we match the cutting force and blade length.
Are the blades replaceable?
Yes, blades are wear parts; many designs use reversible, regrindable blades. We can include a spare set with the machine.
