Alligator Shear Cutting Scrap Metal | Fast & Powerful Metal Recycling Machine

The Q43-1200 is a hydraulic metal cutting machine designed for scrap recycling yards, metal processing workshops, hardware factories, steel stock yards, and resource recovery companies. It belongs to the Alligator Shear series and is mainly used for cutting scrap steel offcuts, round bar, flat bar, angle steel, small profiles, waste pipes, metal rods, stamping scrap, and other light to medium scrap metal materials.

For customers who do not need a large shearing line but still require stable cutting performance, the Q43-1200 Alligator Shear Cutter is a practical choice. It is equipped with 1200kN shearing force, 600mm shear knife length, 285mm maximum blade opening, and 15kW motor power. It is suitable for small to medium-volume scrap cutting work. Compared with manual flame cutting or hand-held cutting tools, hydraulic cutting is more stable and can reduce labor intensity.

This Hydraulic Metal Alligator Shear has a compact structure and direct operation. It is suitable for customers with limited site space but a regular need for fixed scrap cutting equipment. The machine works at 8–12 cuts per minute, with 21MPa hydraulic system pressure. It can meet common scrap preparation needs before baling, furnace charging, loading, or sorting.

For customers looking to improve Waste Scrap Metal Cutting efficiency, this model can be used as an important pre-processing machine. It helps make long and irregular scrap easier to store, transport, and further recycle.

WANSHIDA has around 40 years of experience in hydraulic recycling machinery manufacturing. We have our own factory and engineering team. According to the customer’s material type, cutting size, local voltage, operation habit, and site layout, we can provide practical customization service and model selection support.

Cause

Many scrap recycling customers face a common problem before baling or resale: the scrap is too long, too irregular, and difficult to load, melt, or classify. Small scrap yards, hardware factories, metal product plants, and repair workshops often generate steel offcuts, round bars, short pipes, angle steel, flat steel, and metal rods every day.

If these materials are not cut into suitable sizes, several problems may happen:

scrap takes too much storage space;
manual cutting is slow and tiring;
flame cutting creates sparks, smoke, and safety risks;
long scrap is difficult to feed into a baler or furnace;
truck loading space is not used efficiently;
irregular scrap makes sorting and resale harder.

At the beginning, many customers use manual tools to deal with these materials. But when the scrap amount increases, manual work becomes less efficient. For daily and repeated cutting work, customers need a stable, easy-to-operate, and not complicated hydraulic cutting machine.

The Q43-1200 Alligator Shear is made for this type of work. It is not designed to replace a heavy gantry shear, but it gives a more economical and convenient solution for light and medium scrap cutting.

Solution

For light and medium scrap steel cutting and metal offcut processing, WANSHIDA recommends the Q43-1200 Hydraulic Metal Alligator Shear.

The machine uses a hydraulic system to drive the cutting cylinder and complete the shearing action. Operators can place scrap steel offcuts, round bars, flat bars, short pipes, angle steel, small profiles, and metal rods on the working table. The holding device helps fix the material, then the shear blade cuts it into shorter pieces.

The 1200kN shearing force is suitable for common light and medium scrap metal. The 600mm shear knife length covers many regular metal offcuts. The 285mm maximum blade opening allows customers to feed different scrap shapes. The cutting frequency of 8–12 times per minute is suitable for daily continuous work.

After using this Alligator Shear Cutter, customers can:

reduce manual cutting work;
improve scrap cutting speed;
make scrap size more suitable for loading and baling;
keep the recycling yard cleaner and more organized;
reduce safety risks from flame cutting;
improve scrap sorting and pre-processing efficiency;
prepare material for baling, melting, or resale.

For customers who do not need a large shearing machine but need reliable cutting capacity, the Q43-1200 is a practical and cost-effective option.

Key Features

1200kN Shearing Force for Light and Medium Scrap

The Q43-1200 provides 1200kN shearing force. It is suitable for cutting steel offcuts, round bar, flat bar, small profiles, metal rods, and waste pipes. It can be used in scrap yards, metal workshops, and small furnace material preparation sites.

600mm Shear Knife Length for Regular Metal Offcuts

The 600mm blade length can handle many common scrap pieces. It reduces the need to adjust small materials again and again. It is useful for steel offcuts, hardware scrap, and small metal parts.

285mm Maximum Blade Opening for Different Scrap Shapes

The wide blade opening allows the machine to handle short pipes, rods, angle steel, and flattened metal pieces. It gives more flexibility for mixed scrap recycling work.

15kW Motor for Daily Stable Cutting

The machine uses a 15kW motor, giving a practical balance between cutting ability and power consumption. For small and medium users, this power configuration is economical for daily operation.

21MPa Hydraulic System Pressure for Stable Action

Hydraulic cutting is more stable than manual cutting. The cutting action is clear and repeatable. The machine is also not too difficult to maintain, which is important for daily workshop use.

Application Scenarios

This machine is suitable for scrap metal recycling yards, metal processing workshops, steel trading yards, machinery repair shops, hardware factories, resource recovery stations, foundry furnace preparation, and small metal recycling projects.

Specifications

The Q43-1200 Metal Shear has a largest shear force of 1200kN. It is suitable for cutting light and medium scrap steel and metal offcuts.

The stroke of cut cylinder is 210mm, supporting stable shearing action.

The largest holding force is 80kN, helping fix the material during cutting.

The stroke of hold cylinder is 60mm, suitable for holding regular scrap materials.

The table height is 735mm, convenient for manual feeding and daily operation.

The cutting frequency is 8–12 times per minute, suitable for continuous scrap cutting work.

The shear knife length is 600mm, suitable for common steel offcuts, rods, pipes, and small profiles.

The largest blade opening is 285mm, allowing different scrap sizes to be fed.

The hydraulic system pressure is 21MPa, helping the machine keep stable cutting performance.

The electromotor type is Y160L-4. It uses 1 piece motor, with rated speed of 1460rpm and power of 15kW.

The hydraulic pump type is 63YCY14-1B. It uses 1 piece pump, with nominal discharge of 63ml/r and nominal pressure of 31.5MPa.

Application

Scrap Metal Recycling Yards

The machine can cut steel offcuts, short steel, waste pipes, small profiles, and mixed metal scrap. It makes scrap easier to sort, store, and sell.

Metal Processing Workshops

During cutting, stamping, machining, and fabrication, factories generate many metal offcuts. The Q43-1200 helps cut these scraps quickly and reduce workshop waste pile-up.

Steel Trading and Storage Yards

It can process short stock, bent steel pieces, irregular materials, and small steel sections for resale or recycling.

Hardware Product Factories

The machine is suitable for cutting small metal strips, round bars, flat bars, and metal part waste. It helps factories make a cleaner scrap handling flow.

Foundries and Furnace Material Preparation

Long and irregular scrap can be cut into more suitable sizes before melting, improving furnace material preparation.

How To Choose

When choosing a Q43 series alligator shear, customers should consider the real scrap material, not only the machine price.

1. Check the Scrap Material

If the main materials are common scrap steel, round bar, flat bar, angle steel, short pipes, and metal offcuts, the Q43-1200 can usually meet light and medium cutting needs. If the material is thicker, harder, or much larger, a higher-force model should be considered.

2. Check Scrap Size

Customers should check the maximum diameter, thickness, width, and length of the scrap. The Q43-1200 has a 285mm maximum blade opening and 600mm shear knife length, making it suitable for regular small and medium scrap.

3. Check Daily Processing Volume

If the customer mainly processes workshop offcuts or small to medium recycling volume, the Q43-1200 is practical. If the daily volume is very high, a larger shear or a more efficient cutting system may be better.

4. Check Operation and Site Layout

Alligator shear is suitable for manual feeding and flexible site cutting. Customers should reserve space for machine installation, feeding, and finished scrap collection.

5. Check Supplier Service Ability

When buying a Hydraulic Metal Alligator Shear, customers should also check whether the supplier has a factory, engineering team, spare parts support, and after-sales ability. WANSHIDA has been established for around 40 years, with its own factory and engineers. We can provide customization service according to material, capacity, voltage, and working habit, with ISO9001 and CE standard support.

FAQ

1. What materials can the Q43-1200 Alligator Shear cut?

It can cut scrap steel offcuts, round bars, flat bars, angle steel, waste pipes, small profiles, hardware scrap, and light to medium mixed metal scrap. The actual cutting ability depends on material thickness, hardness, and size.

2. Is this machine suitable for heavy scrap steel?

The Q43-1200 is more suitable for light and medium scrap cutting. If the customer mainly handles large structural steel, heavy scrap, or high-volume thick scrap, a gantry shear, container shear, or higher-force shear may be more suitable.

3. What is the advantage of an Alligator Shear Cutter compared with flame cutting?

The hydraulic alligator shear does not need open fire. It provides more stable cutting speed and reduces manual labor. For daily repeated Waste Scrap Metal Cutting, it is more suitable than manual flame cutting.

4. Can the voltage be customized?

Yes. WANSHIDA can customize voltage and frequency according to different countries and regions, helping customers install and use the machine more smoothly.