In mid-2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully delivered an Alligator Shear to a scrap recycling facility in Ontario, Canada, serving local steel processors and downstream recycling partners.
Operating under strict safety regulations and high labor costs, the customer was looking for a safe, reliable, and cost-effective cutting solution to handle daily ferrous scrap processing.

In Canada, labor costs for skilled operators are significantly higher than in many other regions.
Manual cutting using torches was not only expensive, but also:

• Time-consuming
• Inconsistent in cutting quality
• Dependent on skilled workers

The customer needed a machine that could reduce reliance on manual cutting while maintaining productivity.

Canadian recycling facilities must comply with stringent occupational health and safety standards.
Traditional cutting methods increased risks related to:

• Open flames
• Flying sparks
• Operator fatigue

The customer required a mechanical cutting solution that could improve safety and simplify compliance.

The scrap yard mainly handled:

• Steel bars and rods
• Pipes and tubes
• Light structural sections
• Offcuts from fabrication workshops

They needed clean, controlled cuts to prepare scrap for downstream processing and transport.

After comparing several options, the customer selected the Alligator Shear due to its:

• Simple and robust mechanical structure
• Stable hydraulic cutting force
• Safe operation with controlled blade movement
• Compact footprint suitable for indoor workshops
• Low maintenance requirements

The machine was designed to operate reliably in cold Canadian winters and indoor industrial environments.

Once the alligator shear was put into operation, the customer reported immediate improvements:

• Cutting speed increased significantly, compared with manual torch cutting
• One operator could handle the machine safely
• Consistent cut lengths, improving scrap handling and loading
• Reduced safety risks, no open flame or sparks
• Lower operating cost, especially in labor and consumables

The shear became a core piece of equipment for daily scrap preparation.

The site supervisor commented:

“Safety and reliability are very important for us in Canada.
This alligator shear allows us to cut scrap efficiently without flame cutting, and our operators feel much safer using it.
It’s a very practical solution for our yard.”

This project demonstrates how alligator shears continue to play an important role in the Canadian scrap recycling industry.
By offering safe mechanical cutting, stable performance, and low maintenance, the machine helps recyclers improve efficiency while meeting local safety and regulatory expectations.

Wanshida remains committed to providing durable, market-specific scrap processing solutions for customers across North America.