In 2026, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully delivered three units of 315-ton alligator shears to a scrap recycling company in Argentina, supporting the cutting and processing of ferrous scrap from construction sites, metal workshops, and industrial repair facilities.

With the steady demand from Argentina’s metalworking and maintenance sectors, scrap yards are handling increasing volumes of steel bars, pipes, profiles, and mixed heavy scrap. The customer required a solution that could improve efficiency while maintaining flexibility and cost control.

Scrap yards in Argentina typically process:

• Steel bars and bundled rebar
• Pipes and tubes
• Structural profiles
• Fabrication and repair offcuts

The variation in size and thickness makes manual cutting slow and inefficient.

Manual flame cutting leads to:

• High labor intensity
• Safety risks from sparks and open flames
• Inconsistent cutting quality
• Increased operational costs

The customer needed a mechanical cutting solution that improves both efficiency and safety.

Instead of relying on a single large machine, the customer preferred a multi-unit configuration to:

• Process different types of scrap simultaneously
• Avoid production downtime
• Improve operational flexibility
• Simplify maintenance planning

After evaluating several options, the customer selected three 315-ton alligator shears due to their:

• Strong cutting force suitable for medium-to-heavy scrap
• Durable blade structure for continuous operation
• Stable hydraulic system for reliable performance
• Compact footprint for flexible layout
• Easy operation with minimal training required

Each machine is used to cut rebar, pipes, plates, and mixed scrap into manageable lengths.

After commissioning, the customer reported:

• Significant increase in total cutting capacity
• Faster processing of mixed scrap materials
• Reduced dependence on manual cutting
• Improved safety conditions on site
• More consistent and uniform cut sizes

With three machines operating simultaneously, the customer achieved higher productivity and a more stable workflow.

The operations manager commented:

“Using three 315-ton alligator shears gives us both capacity and flexibility.
We can process different materials at the same time and maintain stable production.”

This project demonstrates how multi-unit alligator shear solutions can effectively support scrap recycling operations in Argentina.

By providing strong cutting performance, operational flexibility, and improved safety, Wanshida continues to del