In 2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully supplied an Alligator Shear to a scrap recycling yard in India, supporting daily processing of ferrous scrap collected from local fabrication workshops, construction sites, and industrial areas.

As India’s metal recycling sector continues to grow rapidly, the customer was under pressure to process mixed scrap faster, control operating costs, and reduce dependence on manual cutting methods.

Indian scrap yards typically handle a wide variety of materials, including:

• Steel bars and rods
• Pipes and tubes
• Light structural steel
• Sheet metal offcuts
• Fabrication and workshop scrap

These materials are often irregular in size and shape, making manual cutting slow and inefficient.

Although labor is available, manual flame cutting:

• Requires skilled workers
• Involves safety risks such as sparks and open flames
• Produces inconsistent cutting lengths
• Increases daily operating cost

The customer wanted a mechanical cutting solution that could improve safety while maintaining productivity.

Many Indian scrap yards operate in compact yards or semi-covered workshops, where space is limited and power supply may fluctuate.
The customer needed equipment that was:

• Compact and easy to install
• Not sensitive to voltage fluctuations
• Simple to operate and maintain

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

• Strong and stable hydraulic cutting force
• Compact structure suitable for small yards
• Simple operation with one operator
• Low energy consumption
• Easy maintenance with commonly available spare parts

The shear was mainly used to cut steel bars, pipes, profiles, and light scrap into furnace-ready lengths.

Following commissioning, the customer reported immediate improvements:

• Cutting speed increased significantly compared to manual methods
• One operator could safely handle daily cutting tasks
• Uniform cut lengths, improving scrap handling and storage
• Reduced safety risks, with no flame or sparks
• Lower overall operating cost, especially in labor and consumables

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

The yard supervisor commented:

“This alligator shear is very suitable for Indian scrap yards.
It is easy to operate, saves labor, and cuts steel cleanly without flame cutting.
It gives us much better control over daily processing.”

This project highlights how alligator shears continue to provide a practical, cost-effective cutting solution for India’s growing scrap recycling industry.
By offering safe mechanical cutting, stable performance, and low maintenance, Wanshida helps Indian recyclers improve efficiency while keeping operating costs under control.