The Q43L-10000 gantry shear featured in this project was supplied to Jiangxi, China, for centralized processing of large and irregular ferrous scrap.

Scrap recyclers in the region commonly receive material from manufacturing, machining, construction dismantling and equipment recycling. The incoming scrap may include rebar, round steel, square steel, thick plate, structural sections and irregular dismantled components.

Before this material can be transported efficiently or supplied as furnace-ready scrap, it normally needs to be cut into shorter and more consistent sizes.

Relying mainly on small hydraulic shears or repeated pre-cutting can limit productivity. It may also require the material handler to reposition the scrap several times, increasing internal handling and delaying the overall process.

Based on the customer’s material profile, processing scale and future expansion plan, we supplied a Q43L-10000 1000-Ton Guillotine Shear.

The customer is a large scrap recycling and processing company with a stable supply of different ferrous scrap materials.

The following profile may help similar buyers evaluate whether this type of machine fits their operation:

The customer’s company name and commercial operating data are not disclosed. The machine configuration and specifications in this case are based on the actual equipment supplied.

The customer did not process one uniform material. Round bars, square steel, plates and irregular dismantling scrap could all enter the yard.

When the available shearing force is insufficient, the operation may face:

• Incomplete cutting of thick material
• Scrap becoming trapped near the blade
• Additional pre-cutting before loading
• Repeated material repositioning
• Unstable cutting volume per cycle
• Prolonged operation under high system load

For a large recycling yard, actual productivity depends not only on cutting frequency. It also depends on whether the machine can reliably process the most common feedstock.

Long rebar, structural sections, plates and dismantled components require space for storage, turning and loading.

When the loading box is too small, the operator may have to pre-cut the material or repeatedly reposition it with a material handler. This increases internal movements and can leave the shear waiting for material.

The project therefore required both high shearing force and a sufficiently large loading chamber.

After reviewing the customer’s main materials and operating requirements, we manufactured and supplied the Q43L-10000 Guillotine Shear.

The machine uses two cutting cylinders with a combined nominal force of 10,000 kN, equivalent to approximately 1,000 tons. Its 8000×1800×900 mm loading room accepts long and bulky mixed scrap before the material is held, side-compressed and sheared.

The solution was not based only on increasing cutting force. The large loading room, holding system, side-compression system and wide blade opening were combined to improve the complete scrap-handling process.

The 8,000 mm loading-room length can receive longer rebar, pipes, structural sections and plates, reducing the need to cut every piece before loading.

The 1,800 mm width and 900 mm loading height also provide a practical loading area for the material handler.

The machine is equipped with two cutting cylinders, each rated at 5,000 kN, providing a total nominal force of 10,000 kN.

According to the supplied technical specification, when the material is positioned in the middle of the blade and all stated conditions are met, the reference cutting capacities include:

• Round steel: Ø150 mm
• Square steel: 145×145 mm
• Q235 steel plate: 80×1700 mm

Actual cutting performance depends on the steel grade, material position, temperature, shape and loading quantity. Buyers should therefore provide actual scrap information before model selection.

The shear is equipped with two holding cylinders, providing a total holding capacity of approximately 320 tons. Two side cylinders provide a total side-compression force of approximately 200 tons.

These mechanisms help control the material position, reduce movement of loose scrap and provide more stable feeding toward the blade.

The machine has a cutting width of 1,800 mm and a minimum cutting mouth of 700 mm. This configuration supports the batch cutting of plate, structural sections and mixed ferrous scrap.

The reference cutting length is 500 mm, helping produce shorter material for transport, storage and furnace charging.

The customer needed to process more than light sheet scrap. The machine therefore required sufficient structural strength and cutting capacity.

The 1,000-ton shear provides a wider processing range for medium and heavy ferrous scrap, reducing the need to use different machines whenever the material mix changes.

Large gantry shears generate considerable heat during continuous operation.

This machine is equipped with an oil cooler, cooling tower and circulating water pump to help control hydraulic-oil temperature. Stable oil temperature supports hydraulic performance and reduces the influence of excessive heat on seals and hydraulic components.

The customer must still clean and inspect the cooling system according to ambient temperature, daily working hours and machine load.

The reference power supply is 380 V, three-phase and 50 Hz.

For overseas projects or factories with different power conditions, the motor and electrical system can be customized according to the customer’s voltage, frequency and available power capacity.

The machine weighs approximately 120 tons. Its frame, cutting section and hydraulic system are designed for large-scale scrap processing.

For recyclers with stable material supply and long-term production plans, the value of a heavy-duty shear is not limited to one cutting cycle. It can also reduce repeated pre-processing and material handling.

The customer did not select the machine simply because a larger tonnage appeared more attractive.

The final decision considered:

• Scrap dimensions
• Material thickness
• Steel type
• Loading method
• Required cutting length
• Daily processing demand
• Future growth

Based on these factors, our engineering team proposed the combination of 1,000-ton shearing force, an 8-meter loading room and a 1,800 mm cutting width.

No two scrap yards have exactly the same materials, site layout or electrical conditions.

We can customize:

• Loading-room length and width
• Shearing force
• Blade width
• Pushing and holding structures
• Motor and power-supply standards
• Hydraulic configuration
• Cooling system
• PLC and remote control
• Lubrication system
• Machine layout and discharge arrangement

This reduces the risk of receiving a machine that does not match the customer’s real workflow.

Jiangsu Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. has forty years of experience in manufacturing hydraulic equipment, including metal balers, gantry shears, baler shears and other scrap-processing machines.

A 1,000-ton gantry shear requires more than high force. Its performance also depends on frame strength, cylinder coordination, hydraulic flow, blade clearance, holding stability and cooling capacity.

Long-term manufacturing experience helps our engineering team identify these operating factors during the design stage.

Our factory and engineering team can support:

• Feedstock analysis
• Model selection
• Hydraulic-system design
• Electrical configuration
• Production inspection
• Factory testing
• Installation and commissioning guidance
• Operator training
• Remote troubleshooting
• Long-term spare-parts support

For large projects, our engineers can evaluate material photos, videos and dimensional information before confirming the final solution.

Our equipment manufacturing and quality-management system are supported by CE and ISO 9001 certification.

For international buyers, these certifications support technical documentation, quality inspection and import-project preparation. The final equipment configuration and applicable standards are confirmed according to the destination country and project requirements.

Customers comparing an 800-ton, 1,000-ton or 1,250-ton gantry shear should prepare the following information:

• Daily or monthly processing volume
• Main scrap categories
• Maximum plate thickness and width
• Maximum round or square steel dimensions
• Maximum length of long material
• Steel grade
• Required finished cutting length
• Material-handler specification
• Local voltage and frequency
• Available installation area
• Expected daily operating hours

Material photos and working videos are especially valuable. A general description such as “mixed scrap” or “heavy melting scrap” is normally insufficient for accurate equipment selection.

The Jiangxi Q43L-10000 project was not simply the delivery of a 1,000-ton scrap shear. It provided the customer with a more centralized method for processing mixed heavy ferrous scrap.

The 8-meter loading room reduced part of the pre-processing required for long material. The 1,000-ton shearing force expanded the range of thick and heavy scrap that could be considered, while the holding and side-compression systems improved material stability near the blade.

For customers with stable scrap supply, complex material dimensions and long-term capacity-growth plans, the Q43L-10000 can serve as a core heavy-scrap processing machine.

The project also demonstrates that gantry-shear selection should not be based only on price or nominal tonnage. The more important question is whether the machine matches the buyer’s actual scrap, loading method, required finished dimensions and long-term production plan.