In 2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully delivered a 315-ton Alligator Shear to a scrap recycling company in India, supporting daily cutting and preparation of ferrous scrap from construction sites, fabrication workshops, and industrial zones.

With the rapid development of infrastructure and manufacturing in India, scrap yards are facing increasing volumes of thick steel bars, pipes, and structural scrap. Traditional cutting methods were no longer sufficient to meet efficiency, safety, and cost-control requirements.

Indian scrap yards commonly process:

• Rebar and bundled steel bars
• Steel pipes and profiles
• Fabrication offcuts
• Mixed construction and industrial scrap

Manual or low-capacity cutting equipment created bottlenecks in daily operations.

Although labor is available, manual flame cutting involves:

• High physical workload
• Safety risks from sparks and open flames
• Inconsistent cutting lengths
• Increasing regulatory pressure on workplace safety

The customer required a mechanical cutting solution that could reduce risk while improving productivity.

Indian recyclers place strong emphasis on:

• Equipment durability
• Simple operation and maintenance
• Reasonable investment cost with fast return

The machine needed to perform reliably under continuous-duty conditions.

After evaluating several options, the customer selected the 315-ton Alligator Shear due to its:

• Strong cutting force suitable for thick and heavy steel scrap
• Robust blade structure designed for continuous operation
• Stable hydraulic system ensuring consistent cutting performance
• Simple, operator-friendly control
• Low maintenance requirements

The shear was mainly used to cut rebar bundles, steel pipes, plates, and mixed heavy scrap into manageable lengths.

Following commissioning, the customer reported clear improvements:

• Significant increase in cutting speed compared with manual methods
• Reduced labor dependency, with one operator handling most cutting tasks
• Cleaner and more uniform cut pieces, improving handling and storage
• Improved workplace safety, eliminating flame cutting risks
• Lower operating cost per ton, driven by higher efficiency

The alligator shear quickly became a core machine in the yard’s scrap preparation process.

The site manager commented:

“This 315-ton alligator shear is very suitable for Indian scrap yards.
It cuts heavy steel efficiently, saves labor, and improves safety in daily operations."

This project demonstrates how high-capacity alligator shears play an important role in India’s growing scrap recycling industry.
By providing powerful cutting performance, reliable operation, and cost-effective maintenance, Wanshida continues to help Indian recyclers upgrade processing efficiency and workplace safety.