Our gantry shear for scrap metal is a heavy-duty shearing machine designed specifically for large-scale scrap yards, steel mills, and metal recycling centers. It efficiently cuts oversized and difficult-to-process heavy scrap metal into furnace-ready sizes, making it a critical piece of equipment for large-scale scrap pre-processing.
Wide Range of Applicable Materials
This heavy-duty gantry shear can easily process a wide variety of scrap metals, particularly materials that are challenging for conventional equipment. Its applications include:
- Various structural steels, I-beams, H-beams, and structural components
- Heavy scrap steel plates and sheet metal offcuts
- End-of-life vehicle (ELV) bodies (after flattening)
- Bundles of rebar, large-diameter pipes, and bars
- Other mixed heavy scrap metal
Key Features of Gantry Shear For Scrap Metal
Our scrap metal shears are designed with durability, efficiency, and safety in mind to meet the demands of high-intensity, continuous operation.
Powerful Shearing Capacity
At the core of this machine is its powerful hydraulic system, which delivers immense shearing force to cut through heavy-gauge metal with ease. The machine body is constructed from a robust, heavy-duty steel frame, ensuring stability even under maximum pressure and effectively extending the equipment’s service life.
Automation and High Efficiency
To enhance operational efficiency and safety, our gantry shears are equipped with a PLC automatic control system. Material can be fed into the charging box using a grapple or conveyor belt, and the machine performs an automatic cycle of feeding, compressing, and continuous shearing. This process significantly reduces manual intervention and increases overall throughput.
Why Choose a Gantry Shear?
The gantry shear for scrap metal offers indispensable advantages for processing heavy scrap. It is not only faster and more efficient but also significantly reduces labor costs and safety risks. Automated operation greatly improves production safety by keeping workers out of hazardous areas.
Furthermore, the sheared material has a uniform size and high density, which is more desirable for steel mills and can increase the value of your scrap.
Structure and Working Principle of Scrap Metal Shear
Structurally, our gantry shear for scrap metal is primarily composed of a long charging box, a pushing mechanism, a clamping mechanism, and the shearing head. Its workflow is designed as a highly efficient, automated cycle.
First is the feeding stage, where scrap metal is loaded into the spacious charging box using a grapple or a conveyor belt. Once loading is complete, a powerful hydraulic pusher ram or a chain-driven plate activates, smoothly pushing the scrap forward within the box to the shearing zone.
When the material reaches the cutting position, a heavy-duty hold-down clamp descends from above to compact and firmly secure the scrap, preventing any movement during the cut and ensuring a clean shear. Finally, the shearing phase begins.
The main shear cylinder drives the upper blade holder downwards with immense force, working against the stationary lower blade to cut the scrap metal cleanly. The entire process is controlled by a PLC system, enabling a continuous, automatic cycle that guarantees exceptionally high processing efficiency.
Hydraulic Gantry Shear Working Video
Advantages of Gantry Shear for Scrap Metal
- Capable of processing a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Strong hydraulic power provides efficient cutting of heavy steel.
- Helps reduce scrap metal volume and transportation costs.
- Suitable for both large-scale steel mills and medium-sized recycling plants.
- Available in different capacities and customizable according to site layout.
Technical Features of Hydraulic Gantry Shear
- Wide Range of Shearing Forces: Available in multiple models with shearing forces ranging from 630 to over 2000 tons, capable of handling various types of heavy scrap.
- Robust Hydraulic System: Operates at high pressures (up to 28-35 MPa) using high-quality pumps and valves to deliver consistent and powerful cutting performance.
- Advanced PLC Automatic Control: Equipped with a PLC control system for full automation of the feeding, compressing, and shearing cycle, maximizing throughput. A wireless remote control is included for safe and convenient operation.
- Large Capacity and Wide Cutting Blade: Features a spacious charging box (e.g., up to 8m long and 2.4m wide) and a wide cutting blade (from 1600mm to over 2500mm) to accommodate oversized scrap.
- High-Efficiency Operation: Engineered for high productivity, with cutting cycles reaching up to 3-5 times per minute, depending on the model and material.
- Effective Cooling System: Includes a powerful cooling system (air or water cooling options) to maintain stable hydraulic oil temperature during continuous, heavy-duty operation.
Contact Us for Details on Metal Recycling Machines
Our professional capabilities extend beyond heavy-duty shearing equipment. In addition to our high-performance gantry shear for scrap metal , we offer a range of core metal recycling machinery to meet your diverse processing needs.
If you need to compress loose scrap metal (such as scrap steel and aluminum) into high-density bales for easier transportation and storage, our metal balers are the ideal choice. For materials that require shredding and volume reduction, our metal shredders provide powerful processing capabilities.
Whether your specific needs are for shearing, baling, or shredding, our team of experts can provide you with the most suitable equipment selection and technical support. Contact us today to learn more about how our products can help you improve your recycling efficiency.
