Alligator Shear | Hydraulic Alligator Scrap Metal Shear for Rebar, Bar & Cable<\/title>\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hydraulic alligator shear engineered for cutting rebar, round bar, copper cable, aluminum profiles, light angle iron, and small ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. 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<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\n <div class=\"hero-text\">\n <div class=\"hero-badge\">Compact Hydraulic Scrap Cutting<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"hero-heading\"><span class=\"hero-title-main\">Alligator Shear<\/span> <span class=\"hero-title-accent\">Hydraulic Jaw-Type Metal Shear<\/span><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-desc\">A compact hydraulic scrap shear with a hinged-jaw cutting action \u2014 engineered for clean, repeatable cuts on rebar, round and square bar, copper cable, aluminum profiles, and light ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in recycling yards, foundries, and metal fabrication shops.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alligator-shear.png\" alt=\"Hydraulic Alligator Shear\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:12px;display:block;border:2px solid rgba(255,107,44,0.2);box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"metrics\" aria-label=\"Key performance indicators\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"metrics-grid\">\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">30\u2013250 <span>Ton<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Rated Cutting Force<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">250\u2013700 <span>mm<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Blade Length Range<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">Hinged <span>Jaw<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Pivot-Action Cutting<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">Compact <span>Footprint<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Easy Workshop Installation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"overview\" aria-labelledby=\"overview-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Product Overview<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"overview-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Why Operators Specify an Alligator Shear<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">When the job is bar stock, cable, light profiles, or small ferrous and non-ferrous scrap \u2014 and a gantry shear or container shear would be oversized \u2014 a hydraulic alligator shear is the right answer. Its hinged-jaw geometry concentrates cutting force at the blade tip for a clean, repeatable shear, while the compact frame fits comfortably into recycling yards, foundries, and metal workshops with limited floor space.<\/p>\n <div class=\"overview-grid\">\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 12l5-5v3h13v4H8v3l-5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Hinged-Jaw Cutting Action<\/h3>\n <p>A pivoting upper jaw drives a hardened blade against the lower seat, concentrating force at the cut point for clean shears on bar, cable, and profile stock.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L4 7v10c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 8 12 4.16-1.26 8-6.45 8-12V7l-8-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Hardened Alloy Blades<\/h3>\n <p>Heat-treated alloy-steel blades resist chipping on rebar, hardened bar, and copper bus bars; replaceable, multi-edge geometry extends service life and reduces downtime.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 5h-2V3H7v2H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v1c0 2.55 1.92 4.63 4.39 4.94.63 1.5 1.98 2.63 3.61 2.96V19H7v2h10v-2h-4v-3.1c1.63-.33 2.98-1.46 3.61-2.96C19.08 12.63 21 10.55 21 8V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zM5 8V7h2v3.82C5.84 10.4 5 9.3 5 8zm14 0c0 1.3-.84 2.4-2 2.82V7h2v1z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Compact Workshop Footprint<\/h3>\n <p>Self-contained hydraulic power pack and welded steel frame fit into narrow yard bays and indoor workshops without specialized foundations or overhead structures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M13 3h-2v10h2V3zm4.83 2.17l-1.42 1.42C17.99 7.86 19 9.52 19 11c0 3.87-3.13 7-7 7s-7-3.13-7-7c0-1.48 1.01-3.14 2.59-4.41L6.17 5.17C4.23 6.98 3 9.39 3 12c0 4.97 4.03 9 9 9s9-4.03 9-9c0-2.61-1.23-5.02-3.17-6.83z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Foot-Pedal & Two-Hand Control<\/h3>\n <p>Operator-friendly controls \u2014 foot pedal for production cuts, two-hand control for setup \u2014 with emergency stop and pressure relief built into the hydraulic circuit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 4h18v2H3V4zm0 14h18v2H3v-2zM5 8h14v8H5V8zm2 2v4h10v-4H7z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Self-Contained Hydraulics<\/h3>\n <p>Integrated electric motor, gear pump, oil tank, and control valve form a sealed hydraulic package that minimizes leak points and simplifies installation and service.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 8 12 4.16-1.26 8-6.45 8-12V5l-9-4zm0 10.99h7c-.53 4.12-3.28 7.79-7 8.94V12H5V6.3l7-3.11v8.8z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Built for Continuous Duty<\/h3>\n <p>Robust frame welds, oversized pivot pins, oil cooling, and pressure-protected circuits support long production runs typical in recycling and fabrication operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"specifications\" id=\"specifications\" aria-labelledby=\"spec-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Technical Data<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"spec-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Representative Specifications<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">The figures below illustrate typical configuration ranges for hydraulic alligator shears used in scrap recycling, foundry feed preparation, and metal fabrication. Final specifications depend on blade geometry, motor power, and the maximum bar diameter or profile thickness to be processed.<\/p>\n <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n <table class=\"spec-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Model<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Cutting Force<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Max Length<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Max Diameter<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Cutting Speed<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Motor Power<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-100<\/td>\n <td>100 tons<\/td>\n <td>1200 mm<\/td>\n <td>50 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>15\u201320 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>15 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-200<\/td>\n <td>200 tons<\/td>\n <td>1500 mm<\/td>\n <td>75 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>12\u201318 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>22 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-300<\/td>\n <td>300 tons<\/td>\n <td>1800 mm<\/td>\n <td>100 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>10\u201315 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>37 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-400<\/td>\n <td>400 tons<\/td>\n <td>2000 mm<\/td>\n <td>120 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>8\u201312 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>45 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"principle\" aria-labelledby=\"principle-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Operating Cycle<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"principle-heading\" class=\"section-title\">How the Hydraulic Alligator Shear Works<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">An alligator shear coordinates a single hydraulic cylinder, a hinged jaw, and a hardened blade pair. The operator feeds material through the throat, the cylinder drives the upper jaw downward in a pivoting arc, and the blade pair shears cleanly across bar, cable, or profile stock.<\/p>\n <div class=\"steps-grid\">\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">01<\/div>\n <h3>Material Feeding<\/h3>\n <p>Bar, cable, or profile stock is positioned on the work table and fed through the open jaw to the desired cut length, supported by the throat guide.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">02<\/div>\n <h3>Jaw Activation<\/h3>\n <p>The operator engages the foot pedal or two-hand control; the hydraulic pump pressurizes the cylinder, beginning the downward jaw stroke.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">03<\/div>\n <h3>Pivoting Shear Cut<\/h3>\n <p>The upper blade rotates through the material in an arc, concentrating cutting force at the blade tip and producing a clean, square shear against the lower blade.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">04<\/div>\n <h3>Return & Discharge<\/h3>\n <p>The cylinder retracts and the jaw opens; cut pieces drop into a discharge tray or bin below, ready for collection, sorting, or downstream processing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"materials\" aria-labelledby=\"materials-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Feedstock<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"materials-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Materials Commonly Cut With an Alligator Shear<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Alligator shears are specified for bar stock, cable, light profiles, and small non-ferrous and ferrous scrap streams \u2014 typical for scrap dealers, copper recyclers, foundries, and metal workshops handling sub-100 mm cross-sections.<\/p>\n <div class=\"material-cards\">\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reinforcing-Bar-Rebar.jpg\" alt=\"Reinforcing Bar (Rebar)\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Reinforcing Bar (Rebar)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Round-Square-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"Round & Square Bar\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Round & Square Bar<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copper-Cable-Wire.jpg\" alt=\"Copper Cable & Wire\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Copper Cable & Wire<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Light-Angle-Iron.jpg\" alt=\"Light Angle Iron\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Light Angle Iron<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aluminum-Extrusions-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aluminum Extrusions\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Aluminum Extrusions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Light-Pipe-Tubing.jpg\" alt=\"Light Pipe & Tubing\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Light Pipe & Tubing<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sheet-Metal-Offcuts.jpg\" alt=\"Sheet Metal Offcuts\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Sheet Metal Offcuts<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brass-Mixed-Non-Ferrous.jpg\" alt=\"Brass & Mixed Non-Ferrous\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Brass & Mixed Non-Ferrous<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"applications\" aria-labelledby=\"applications-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Deployment Context<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"applications-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Where Alligator Shears Add Value<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Alligator shears are positioned wherever bar stock, cable, and light profile scrap need consistent size reduction \u2014 without the cost or footprint of a large industrial shear. Their compact format and clean cutting action make them a workshop staple in recycling, fabrication, and foundry environments.<\/p>\n <div class=\"app-grid\">\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Metal Recycling Yards<\/h4>\n <p>Daily cutting of rebar, bar offcuts, light angle, and bundled wire into sortable, baleable lengths suitable for downstream densification or export.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Copper & Cable Recyclers<\/h4>\n <p>Producing consistent cable cut lengths to feed wire strippers, granulators, and copper-grade sorting lines for maximum recovery value.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Foundries & Steel Mills<\/h4>\n <p>Preparing predictable charge lengths from bar and light profile scrap to match furnace bucket dimensions and improve melt-shop yield control.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Metal Fabrication Shops<\/h4>\n <p>Reducing process offcuts, drop ends, and reject bar from production lines into manageable lengths for re-melt, resale, or yard disposal.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Electrical & Cable Demolition<\/h4>\n <p>Field or depot processing of decommissioned power cable, bus bar, and electrical hardware into compliant lengths for safe transport and recycling.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Automotive Parts Recycling<\/h4>\n <p>Cutting axles, drive shafts, suspension bar, and small ferrous components recovered from end-of-life vehicle dismantling and parts recovery operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"advantages\" aria-labelledby=\"advantages-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Engineering Advantages<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"advantages-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Why the Alligator Configuration Excels at Bar & Cable<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">The hinged-jaw design is purpose-built for bar, cable, and light profile scrap. Compared with abrasive saws, plasma cutters, or oversized scrap shears, the alligator concept delivers cleaner cuts, lower operating cost, and a much smaller footprint for small to medium throughput.<\/p>\n <div class=\"adv-grid\">\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">01<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Concentrated Cutting Force<\/h4>\n <p>Pivoting jaw geometry concentrates hydraulic force at the blade tip, producing clean shears on round bar and rebar with significantly less energy than a straight-stroke design.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">02<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Clean, Burr-Free Cuts<\/h4>\n <p>Hardened blade pairs and tight clearances produce square, low-burr cut faces \u2014 important for cable processing, foundry charging, and bar resale quality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">03<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Low Operating Cost<\/h4>\n <p>No consumable blades, no abrasive disks, no cutting gas \u2014 only periodic blade rotation, hydraulic oil service, and routine lubrication, dramatically lowering cost per cut.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">04<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Compact & Mobile-Friendly<\/h4>\n <p>Self-contained hydraulics and a small footprint allow installation on existing concrete pads, in workshops, or on trailer skids for mobile recycling deployments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">05<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Operator Safety Built-In<\/h4>\n <p>Jaw guards, two-hand or foot-pedal control, emergency stop, and pressure relief valves keep operators away from the cut zone during the active stroke.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">06<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Multi-Edge Replaceable Blades<\/h4>\n <p>Four-edge blade geometry allows three rotations before replacement, extending blade life across abrasive scrap streams and minimizing planned downtime.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"scenarios\" aria-labelledby=\"scenarios-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Use Cases<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"scenarios-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Alligator shears are deployed across small to medium recycling and fabrication operations wherever clean, repeatable cuts on bar, cable, and light profile stock are required for downstream processing.<\/p>\n <div class=\"scenarios-grid\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scrap-Steel-Recycling-Centers.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Steel Recycling Centers\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Scrap Steel Recycling Centers<\/h3>\n <p>High-volume processing of mixed ferrous scrap, structural steel offcuts, and bundled bar into uniform lengths for sorting, baling, and downstream smelting.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rebar-Processing-Facilities.jpg\" alt=\"Rebar Processing Facilities\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Rebar Processing Facilities<\/h3>\n <p>Cutting recovered rebar and deformed bar to specified charge lengths for re-rolling mills, prefab shops, and construction material recycling programs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Metal-Products-Manufacturing.jpg\" alt=\"Metal Products Manufacturing\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Metal Products Manufacturing<\/h3>\n <p>Trimming production offcuts, drop ends, and reject bar from fabrication lines into manageable lengths for re-melt, resale, or compact on-site storage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Construction-Demolition-Sites-1.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Demolition Sites\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Construction Demolition Sites<\/h3>\n <p>On-site or depot reduction of reclaimed rebar, structural sections, and embedded steel from demolished concrete structures for compliant transport and recycling.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"faq\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Knowledge Base<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"faq-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"faq-list\">\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What is an alligator shear?<\/h3>\n <p>An alligator shear is a hydraulic metal-cutting machine that uses a hinged upper jaw to shear bar stock, rebar, cable, profiles, and light scrap against a fixed lower blade. Its jaw-pivot action resembles the opening and closing of an alligator’s mouth, which is where the machine gets its name. Alligator shears are commonly specified for small to medium scrap streams that do not require the cutting force of a gantry or container shear.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What materials can a hydraulic alligator shear cut?<\/h3>\n <p>Typical feedstock includes rebar, round and square bar, light angle iron, small structural profiles, copper cable, aluminum extrusions, brass scrap, light pipe, sheet offcuts, and bundled wire. The maximum cross-section that can be cut depends on the cutting force rating, blade length, and material hardness.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>How is an alligator shear different from a gantry or container shear?<\/h3>\n <p>Gantry and container shears are large, high-tonnage machines built for ship-breaking, structural steel, and oversized ferrous scrap. An alligator shear is much more compact, uses a hinged jaw rather than a portal frame, and is optimized for smaller bar stock, cable, and light non-ferrous and ferrous scrap. It is the preferred solution where space, throughput, and material profile do not justify a larger shear.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Where are alligator shears typically used?<\/h3>\n <p>Alligator shears are widely used in metal recycling yards, scrap dealers, foundries, fabrication and steel service workshops, copper and cable recyclers, electrical demolition projects, automotive part recyclers, and any operation that needs reliable size reduction of bar, cable, or light profile scrap.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What cutting force range is typical for an alligator shear?<\/h3>\n <p>Industrial hydraulic alligator shears typically operate in a 30\u2013250 ton cutting-force range, with blade lengths from roughly 250 mm to 700 mm. The exact rating is selected based on the maximum bar diameter, profile thickness, and the type of scrap being processed.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Can an alligator shear cut copper cable cleanly?<\/h3>\n <p>Yes. Alligator shears are commonly used by copper and cable recyclers because the jaw-pivot action produces clean, consistent cuts across cable bundles and copper bus bars. This supports downstream wire stripping, granulation, and grade separation, where consistent piece size is critical for maximum copper recovery value.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Is an alligator shear safe to operate?<\/h3>\n <p>Modern hydraulic alligator shears are equipped with safety guards around the jaw area, two-hand or foot-pedal control, emergency stop circuits, and pressure relief valves. Operators must follow lockout-tagout procedures during maintenance, wear PPE, and never reach into the jaw zone during operation.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What maintenance does an alligator shear require?<\/h3>\n <p>Routine maintenance includes hydraulic oil level and cleanliness checks, blade gap inspection and shimming, pivot-pin lubrication, blade rotation or replacement, hose and seal inspection, and electrical control verification. 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<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\n <div class=\"hero-text\">\n <div class=\"hero-badge\">Compact Hydraulic Scrap Cutting<\/div>\n <h1 id=\"hero-heading\"><span class=\"hero-title-main\">Alligator Shear<\/span> <span class=\"hero-title-accent\">Hydraulic Jaw-Type Metal Shear<\/span><\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-desc\">A compact hydraulic scrap shear with a hinged-jaw cutting action \u2014 engineered for clean, repeatable cuts on rebar, round and square bar, copper cable, aluminum profiles, and light ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in recycling yards, foundries, and metal fabrication shops.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/alligator-shear.png\" alt=\"Hydraulic Alligator Shear\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:12px;display:block;border:2px solid rgba(255,107,44,0.2);box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"metrics\" aria-label=\"Key performance indicators\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"metrics-grid\">\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">30\u2013250 <span>Ton<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Rated Cutting Force<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">250\u2013700 <span>mm<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Blade Length Range<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">Hinged <span>Jaw<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Pivot-Action Cutting<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-card\">\n <div class=\"metric-value\">Compact <span>Footprint<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"metric-label\">Easy Workshop Installation<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"overview\" aria-labelledby=\"overview-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Product Overview<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"overview-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Why Operators Specify an Alligator Shear<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">When the job is bar stock, cable, light profiles, or small ferrous and non-ferrous scrap \u2014 and a gantry shear or container shear would be oversized \u2014 a hydraulic alligator shear is the right answer. Its hinged-jaw geometry concentrates cutting force at the blade tip for a clean, repeatable shear, while the compact frame fits comfortably into recycling yards, foundries, and metal workshops with limited floor space.<\/p>\n <div class=\"overview-grid\">\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 12l5-5v3h13v4H8v3l-5-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Hinged-Jaw Cutting Action<\/h3>\n <p>A pivoting upper jaw drives a hardened blade against the lower seat, concentrating force at the cut point for clean shears on bar, cable, and profile stock.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2L4 7v10c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 8 12 4.16-1.26 8-6.45 8-12V7l-8-5z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Hardened Alloy Blades<\/h3>\n <p>Heat-treated alloy-steel blades resist chipping on rebar, hardened bar, and copper bus bars; replaceable, multi-edge geometry extends service life and reduces downtime.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19 5h-2V3H7v2H5c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v1c0 2.55 1.92 4.63 4.39 4.94.63 1.5 1.98 2.63 3.61 2.96V19H7v2h10v-2h-4v-3.1c1.63-.33 2.98-1.46 3.61-2.96C19.08 12.63 21 10.55 21 8V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zM5 8V7h2v3.82C5.84 10.4 5 9.3 5 8zm14 0c0 1.3-.84 2.4-2 2.82V7h2v1z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Compact Workshop Footprint<\/h3>\n <p>Self-contained hydraulic power pack and welded steel frame fit into narrow yard bays and indoor workshops without specialized foundations or overhead structures.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M13 3h-2v10h2V3zm4.83 2.17l-1.42 1.42C17.99 7.86 19 9.52 19 11c0 3.87-3.13 7-7 7s-7-3.13-7-7c0-1.48 1.01-3.14 2.59-4.41L6.17 5.17C4.23 6.98 3 9.39 3 12c0 4.97 4.03 9 9 9s9-4.03 9-9c0-2.61-1.23-5.02-3.17-6.83z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Foot-Pedal & Two-Hand Control<\/h3>\n <p>Operator-friendly controls \u2014 foot pedal for production cuts, two-hand control for setup \u2014 with emergency stop and pressure relief built into the hydraulic circuit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 4h18v2H3V4zm0 14h18v2H3v-2zM5 8h14v8H5V8zm2 2v4h10v-4H7z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Self-Contained Hydraulics<\/h3>\n <p>Integrated electric motor, gear pump, oil tank, and control valve form a sealed hydraulic package that minimizes leak points and simplifies installation and service.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"overview-card\">\n <div class=\"overview-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 8 12 4.16-1.26 8-6.45 8-12V5l-9-4zm0 10.99h7c-.53 4.12-3.28 7.79-7 8.94V12H5V6.3l7-3.11v8.8z\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Built for Continuous Duty<\/h3>\n <p>Robust frame welds, oversized pivot pins, oil cooling, and pressure-protected circuits support long production runs typical in recycling and fabrication operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"specifications\" id=\"specifications\" aria-labelledby=\"spec-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Technical Data<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"spec-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Representative Specifications<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">The figures below illustrate typical configuration ranges for hydraulic alligator shears used in scrap recycling, foundry feed preparation, and metal fabrication. Final specifications depend on blade geometry, motor power, and the maximum bar diameter or profile thickness to be processed.<\/p>\n <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n <table class=\"spec-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Model<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Cutting Force<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Max Length<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Max Diameter<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Cutting Speed<\/th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Motor Power<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-100<\/td>\n <td>100 tons<\/td>\n <td>1200 mm<\/td>\n <td>50 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>15\u201320 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>15 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-200<\/td>\n <td>200 tons<\/td>\n <td>1500 mm<\/td>\n <td>75 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>12\u201318 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>22 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-300<\/td>\n <td>300 tons<\/td>\n <td>1800 mm<\/td>\n <td>100 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>10\u201315 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>37 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td>ARZIR AS-400<\/td>\n <td>400 tons<\/td>\n <td>2000 mm<\/td>\n <td>120 mm rebar<\/td>\n <td>8\u201312 cuts\/min<\/td>\n <td>45 kW<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"principle\" aria-labelledby=\"principle-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Operating Cycle<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"principle-heading\" class=\"section-title\">How the Hydraulic Alligator Shear Works<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">An alligator shear coordinates a single hydraulic cylinder, a hinged jaw, and a hardened blade pair. The operator feeds material through the throat, the cylinder drives the upper jaw downward in a pivoting arc, and the blade pair shears cleanly across bar, cable, or profile stock.<\/p>\n <div class=\"steps-grid\">\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">01<\/div>\n <h3>Material Feeding<\/h3>\n <p>Bar, cable, or profile stock is positioned on the work table and fed through the open jaw to the desired cut length, supported by the throat guide.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">02<\/div>\n <h3>Jaw Activation<\/h3>\n <p>The operator engages the foot pedal or two-hand control; the hydraulic pump pressurizes the cylinder, beginning the downward jaw stroke.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">03<\/div>\n <h3>Pivoting Shear Cut<\/h3>\n <p>The upper blade rotates through the material in an arc, concentrating cutting force at the blade tip and producing a clean, square shear against the lower blade.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"step-card\">\n <div class=\"step-number\">04<\/div>\n <h3>Return & Discharge<\/h3>\n <p>The cylinder retracts and the jaw opens; cut pieces drop into a discharge tray or bin below, ready for collection, sorting, or downstream processing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"materials\" aria-labelledby=\"materials-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Feedstock<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"materials-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Materials Commonly Cut With an Alligator Shear<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Alligator shears are specified for bar stock, cable, light profiles, and small non-ferrous and ferrous scrap streams \u2014 typical for scrap dealers, copper recyclers, foundries, and metal workshops handling sub-100 mm cross-sections.<\/p>\n <div class=\"material-cards\">\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Reinforcing-Bar-Rebar.jpg\" alt=\"Reinforcing Bar (Rebar)\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Reinforcing Bar (Rebar)<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Round-Square-Bar.jpg\" alt=\"Round & Square Bar\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Round & Square Bar<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copper-Cable-Wire.jpg\" alt=\"Copper Cable & Wire\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Copper Cable & Wire<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Light-Angle-Iron.jpg\" alt=\"Light Angle Iron\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Light Angle Iron<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Aluminum-Extrusions-1.jpg\" alt=\"Aluminum Extrusions\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Aluminum Extrusions<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Light-Pipe-Tubing.jpg\" alt=\"Light Pipe & Tubing\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Light Pipe & Tubing<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Sheet-Metal-Offcuts.jpg\" alt=\"Sheet Metal Offcuts\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Sheet Metal Offcuts<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card\">\n <div class=\"material-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brass-Mixed-Non-Ferrous.jpg\" alt=\"Brass & Mixed Non-Ferrous\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"material-card-title\">Brass & Mixed Non-Ferrous<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"applications\" aria-labelledby=\"applications-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Deployment Context<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"applications-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Where Alligator Shears Add Value<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Alligator shears are positioned wherever bar stock, cable, and light profile scrap need consistent size reduction \u2014 without the cost or footprint of a large industrial shear. Their compact format and clean cutting action make them a workshop staple in recycling, fabrication, and foundry environments.<\/p>\n <div class=\"app-grid\">\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Metal Recycling Yards<\/h4>\n <p>Daily cutting of rebar, bar offcuts, light angle, and bundled wire into sortable, baleable lengths suitable for downstream densification or export.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Copper & Cable Recyclers<\/h4>\n <p>Producing consistent cable cut lengths to feed wire strippers, granulators, and copper-grade sorting lines for maximum recovery value.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Foundries & Steel Mills<\/h4>\n <p>Preparing predictable charge lengths from bar and light profile scrap to match furnace bucket dimensions and improve melt-shop yield control.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Metal Fabrication Shops<\/h4>\n <p>Reducing process offcuts, drop ends, and reject bar from production lines into manageable lengths for re-melt, resale, or yard disposal.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Electrical & Cable Demolition<\/h4>\n <p>Field or depot processing of decommissioned power cable, bus bar, and electrical hardware into compliant lengths for safe transport and recycling.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"app-item\">\n <div class=\"app-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h4>Automotive Parts Recycling<\/h4>\n <p>Cutting axles, drive shafts, suspension bar, and small ferrous components recovered from end-of-life vehicle dismantling and parts recovery operations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"advantages\" aria-labelledby=\"advantages-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Engineering Advantages<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"advantages-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Why the Alligator Configuration Excels at Bar & Cable<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">The hinged-jaw design is purpose-built for bar, cable, and light profile scrap. Compared with abrasive saws, plasma cutters, or oversized scrap shears, the alligator concept delivers cleaner cuts, lower operating cost, and a much smaller footprint for small to medium throughput.<\/p>\n <div class=\"adv-grid\">\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">01<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Concentrated Cutting Force<\/h4>\n <p>Pivoting jaw geometry concentrates hydraulic force at the blade tip, producing clean shears on round bar and rebar with significantly less energy than a straight-stroke design.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">02<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Clean, Burr-Free Cuts<\/h4>\n <p>Hardened blade pairs and tight clearances produce square, low-burr cut faces \u2014 important for cable processing, foundry charging, and bar resale quality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">03<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Low Operating Cost<\/h4>\n <p>No consumable blades, no abrasive disks, no cutting gas \u2014 only periodic blade rotation, hydraulic oil service, and routine lubrication, dramatically lowering cost per cut.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">04<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Compact & Mobile-Friendly<\/h4>\n <p>Self-contained hydraulics and a small footprint allow installation on existing concrete pads, in workshops, or on trailer skids for mobile recycling deployments.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">05<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Operator Safety Built-In<\/h4>\n <p>Jaw guards, two-hand or foot-pedal control, emergency stop, and pressure relief valves keep operators away from the cut zone during the active stroke.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-item\">\n <div class=\"adv-number\">06<\/div>\n <div class=\"adv-content\">\n <h4>Multi-Edge Replaceable Blades<\/h4>\n <p>Four-edge blade geometry allows three rotations before replacement, extending blade life across abrasive scrap streams and minimizing planned downtime.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"scenarios\" aria-labelledby=\"scenarios-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Use Cases<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"scenarios-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Application Scenarios<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Alligator shears are deployed across small to medium recycling and fabrication operations wherever clean, repeatable cuts on bar, cable, and light profile stock are required for downstream processing.<\/p>\n <div class=\"scenarios-grid\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Scrap-Steel-Recycling-Centers.jpg\" alt=\"Scrap Steel Recycling Centers\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Scrap Steel Recycling Centers<\/h3>\n <p>High-volume processing of mixed ferrous scrap, structural steel offcuts, and bundled bar into uniform lengths for sorting, baling, and downstream smelting.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rebar-Processing-Facilities.jpg\" alt=\"Rebar Processing Facilities\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Rebar Processing Facilities<\/h3>\n <p>Cutting recovered rebar and deformed bar to specified charge lengths for re-rolling mills, prefab shops, and construction material recycling programs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Metal-Products-Manufacturing.jpg\" alt=\"Metal Products Manufacturing\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Metal Products Manufacturing<\/h3>\n <p>Trimming production offcuts, drop ends, and reject bar from fabrication lines into manageable lengths for re-melt, resale, or compact on-site storage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n <div class=\"scenario-card-image\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arzir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Construction-Demolition-Sites-1.jpg\" alt=\"Construction Demolition Sites\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;position:absolute;inset:0;\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"scenario-card-body\">\n <h3>Construction Demolition Sites<\/h3>\n <p>On-site or depot reduction of reclaimed rebar, structural sections, and embedded steel from demolished concrete structures for compliant transport and recycling.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"faq\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-heading\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-label\">Knowledge Base<\/div>\n <h2 id=\"faq-heading\" class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n <div class=\"faq-list\">\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What is an alligator shear?<\/h3>\n <p>An alligator shear is a hydraulic metal-cutting machine that uses a hinged upper jaw to shear bar stock, rebar, cable, profiles, and light scrap against a fixed lower blade. Its jaw-pivot action resembles the opening and closing of an alligator’s mouth, which is where the machine gets its name. Alligator shears are commonly specified for small to medium scrap streams that do not require the cutting force of a gantry or container shear.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What materials can a hydraulic alligator shear cut?<\/h3>\n <p>Typical feedstock includes rebar, round and square bar, light angle iron, small structural profiles, copper cable, aluminum extrusions, brass scrap, light pipe, sheet offcuts, and bundled wire. The maximum cross-section that can be cut depends on the cutting force rating, blade length, and material hardness.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>How is an alligator shear different from a gantry or container shear?<\/h3>\n <p>Gantry and container shears are large, high-tonnage machines built for ship-breaking, structural steel, and oversized ferrous scrap. An alligator shear is much more compact, uses a hinged jaw rather than a portal frame, and is optimized for smaller bar stock, cable, and light non-ferrous and ferrous scrap. It is the preferred solution where space, throughput, and material profile do not justify a larger shear.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Where are alligator shears typically used?<\/h3>\n <p>Alligator shears are widely used in metal recycling yards, scrap dealers, foundries, fabrication and steel service workshops, copper and cable recyclers, electrical demolition projects, automotive part recyclers, and any operation that needs reliable size reduction of bar, cable, or light profile scrap.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What cutting force range is typical for an alligator shear?<\/h3>\n <p>Industrial hydraulic alligator shears typically operate in a 30\u2013250 ton cutting-force range, with blade lengths from roughly 250 mm to 700 mm. The exact rating is selected based on the maximum bar diameter, profile thickness, and the type of scrap being processed.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Can an alligator shear cut copper cable cleanly?<\/h3>\n <p>Yes. Alligator shears are commonly used by copper and cable recyclers because the jaw-pivot action produces clean, consistent cuts across cable bundles and copper bus bars. This supports downstream wire stripping, granulation, and grade separation, where consistent piece size is critical for maximum copper recovery value.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Is an alligator shear safe to operate?<\/h3>\n <p>Modern hydraulic alligator shears are equipped with safety guards around the jaw area, two-hand or foot-pedal control, emergency stop circuits, and pressure relief valves. Operators must follow lockout-tagout procedures during maintenance, wear PPE, and never reach into the jaw zone during operation.<\/p>\n <\/article>\n <article class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What maintenance does an alligator shear require?<\/h3>\n <p>Routine maintenance includes hydraulic oil level and cleanliness checks, blade gap inspection and shimming, pivot-pin lubrication, blade rotation or replacement, hose and seal inspection, and electrical control verification. 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