In 2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully delivered a 630-ton gantry shear to a scrap recycling company in Egypt, supporting the cutting and processing of ferrous scrap generated from construction projects, steel fabrication plants, and industrial dismantling operations.

As Egypt continues to expand its infrastructure and steel production capacity, local recyclers are facing increasing volumes of heavy and oversized scrap that require efficient and reliable cutting solutions.

Egyptian scrap yards commonly handle:

• Structural steel from construction projects
• Thick steel plates and beams
• Industrial machinery scrap
• Demolition materials

Traditional cutting methods are often inefficient for processing such large and heavy materials.

With growing scrap intake, recyclers must:

• Increase daily throughput
• Reduce processing bottlenecks
• Improve workflow efficiency

Manual cutting and small shears cannot meet the demand for continuous, high-volume processing.

Manual flame cutting presents:

• Safety risks from sparks and heat
• High labor intensity
• Inconsistent cutting results

The customer required a mechanical cutting solution that improves safety while maintaining productivity.

After evaluating several cutting solutions, the customer chose the 630-ton gantry shear due to its:

• Strong cutting force suitable for heavy scrap
• Gantry structure designed for large material feeding
• Continuous cutting capability for stable production
• Reliable hydraulic system for long-duty operation
• Durable construction for industrial environments

The machine is mainly used to process steel plates, beams, profiles, and mixed heavy scrap.

After commissioning, the customer reported:

• Significant increase in cutting capacity
• Faster processing of oversized scrap
• Reduced reliance on manual cutting
• Improved safety on site
• More consistent and uniform cut sizes

The gantry shear became a key piece of equipment in the customer’s scrap processing line.

The operations manager commented:

“This 630-ton gantry shear has greatly improved our ability to process heavy scrap.
It is efficient, reliable, and well suited to our working conditions in Egypt.”

This project demonstrates how medium-to-heavy-duty gantry shears can support the growing scrap recycling industry in Egypt.

By delivering efficient cutting performance, stable operation, and improved safety, Wanshida continues to provide practical and reliable solutions for scrap processors across the Middle East and North Africa.