1) Market Background 

In South Korea, many scrap recyclers are moving toward more standardized sizing at the front end of their workflow. Downstream buyers prefer scrap that is easier to handle, stack, and feed, while yards face pressure to reduce torch cutting, improve safety, and keep a steady daily rhythm. For light-to-medium ferrous scrap, the bottleneck is often not sourcing—it’s the “small cutting work” that slows sorting lines: rebar ends, square bars, small sections, and mixed offcuts. As a result, compact, high-frequency equipment such as an alligator shear remains a practical upgrade because it can be positioned close to the sorting area and run continuously with simple operation.

2) Customer Materials

The customer in South Korea mainly processed:

• Rebar ends and bundled small bar scrap
• Square steel and small structural offcuts from fabrication sources
• Mixed light ferrous scrap requiring quick trimming before stacking/loading
• Typical cut sizes within 65×65 mm square and Ø75 mm round range

3) Target Capacity

The customer’s goal was to maintain a stable cutting rhythm to support daily staging and loading:

• Keep pace with sorting-line output using 12–20 cuts/min (material-dependent)
• Reduce manual torch work and minimize “stop-and-go” cutting
• Create more consistent lengths for cleaner stacking and easier outbound handling

4) Site Constraints 

This project was driven by practical yard constraints:

• Limited space near the sorting zone, requiring a compact machine footprint and simple placement
• Preference for manual feeding (existing labor routine) while keeping the option of more repeatable operation
• Standard workshop power availability, targeting a moderate 22 kW power requirement
• Need for safe, clear lanes for inbound staging and finished scrap stacking without cross-traffic

5) Why This Tonnage 

A 2000 kN (200-ton class) alligator shear was selected because the customer’s main cutting tasks were small-to-medium section steel rather than oversized heavy scrap. The tonnage choice was tied directly to their material range (up to 65×65 mm square and Ø75 mm round) and their need for a high-frequency rhythm (12–20 times/min). A larger shear would not improve their sorting-line efficiency if feeding and staging remained the limiting factor. Instead, the right approach was a properly matched alligator shear that can cut quickly, maintain a stable opening and blade geometry, and fit close to the sorting workflow where it delivers the highest operational value.

6) Actual Configuration 

Jiangsu Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. supplied 1 set Q43-2000 Alligator Shear configured for manual feeding with manual or PLC semi-automatic operation. This configuration matched the customer’s current labor habits while giving them a path to more repeatable cycle control when needed.

7) Workflow Setup 

The shear was placed near the sorting and staging area to reduce re-handling distance.
Sort/Stage → Feed → Hold → Cut → Stack/Load

8) Shipping / Installation / Trial-Run Feedback

• Packing and loading were arranged to protect hydraulic components and ensure fast unloading at the customer site
• Installation focused on leveling, power connection, and establishing safe feed and discharge zones
• Trial run checks emphasized blade opening stability, cutting rhythm, and operator comfort at the working position
• The customer confirmed that the shear matched their day-to-day “quick cutting” tasks and reduced reliance on ad-hoc trimming methods

9) Specification Table 

10) Operating Condition Notes 

• Best suited for quick sizing of rebar ends, small bars, square steel, and light structural offcuts within the listed cutting range
• Actual cutting speed depends on feeding consistency and scrap shape; stable staging improves real throughput
• Blade opening and blade length support practical handling of bundled or irregular small scrap pieces
• For best results, keep a clear staging lane and avoid mixing oversized pieces that exceed the recommended section limits

11) Customer Feedback 

• First change: the sorting area felt less congested because “small cutting jobs” were processed immediately rather than piling up
• Second change: cut pieces stacked more cleanly, improving loading and reducing last-minute trimming
• Final habit: the customer built a repeatable routine—stage small scrap, cut continuously, stack uniformly, and load on schedule

12) Key Takeaway

This South Korea project shows why a properly matched 2000 kN alligator shear remains a high-ROI upgrade for sorting-line cutting. With 800 mm blade length, 380 mm opening, and 12–20 cuts/min capability, the customer gained a compact, repeatable cutting station that improves yard flow and reduces ad-hoc cutting delays.

FAQ 

Q1: How do I know if Q43-2000 is the right size for my yard?
Match the shear to your common section sizes. If most of your work is rebar ends and small sections (up to 65×65 mm or Ø75 mm), 2000 kN class is typically a practical fit.
Q2: What affects real throughput the most?
Feeding and staging discipline. Keeping material staged within reach and avoiding oversized pieces improves real cuts per minute.
Q3: Manual vs PLC semi-automatic—what should I choose?
Manual is simple and familiar; PLC semi-automatic improves repeatability and helps standardize output across shifts.

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