Sliding shears for scrap metal
Ing. Bonfiglioli started producing inclined shears in the early 1990s and since then, they have undergone continuous upgrades and improvements in their performance.
Despite major developments, some key features of this family of machines have remained unchanged, such as easy transportability and the ability to work on any type of terrain without the need for civil works.
This type of machine can be operated with a variety of engines, including Diesel, Electric or Biopower (the simultaneous presence of Diesel and Electric motors makes it possible to operate autonomously away from yards with electric power).
SLIDING/VERTICAL SHEARS
| Model | Power | Productivity |
|---|---|---|
| Squalo 1500 | Diesel Engine | Regular cycles of 30-25 seconds |
| Squalo 2000 | Diesel Engine | Regular cycles of 30-25 seconds |
| Squalo 3000 | Diesel Engine | Regular cycles of 30-25 seconds |
| Squalo 4000 | Diesel Engine | Regular cycles of 30-25 seconds |
Vertical scrap shears
A scrap metal shear is a machine designed to cut and reduce the volume of scrap metal in a simple and efficient manner. Unlike other industrial shears, our shears are mobile and do not require civil engineering works, as they can be positioned on the ground and adapted to any type of terrain thanks to adjustable hydraulic feet.
The operation of the scrap metal shear is intuitive: the material is loaded from above and slides down the machine, while a plate press pushes and compresses the scrap. Next, the side flippers guide the material towards the blades, activating the vertical cut, which allows for greater force and production capacity compared to roll-off shears.
How an inclined scrap shear works: the material descends along the inclined chute, is compressed, guided sideways, and finally cut by the blades. The cutting capacity can be adjusted according to the type of scrap being processed, making the machine versatile and suitable for different metal materials.
The operating principle of the chute shear allows large quantities of scrap to be handled, ensuring efficiency and speed.
Bonfiglioli vertical shears are ideal for processing scrap that is heavier and larger than that which can be handled by roll-off shears. Vertical shears are designed to handle demolition materials such as loose scrap, pantographed scrap, beams, pipes, and metal profiles, ensuring excellent performance on heavy, bulky, and complex materials (HMS).
Thanks to its robust design, the Ing. Bonfiglioli chute shear can also be used in large-scale industrial demolition, such as shipyards, allowing large-diameter pipes, rods, and scrap billets to be cut quickly and safely.
Yes, the slide shear allows for continuous loading, thanks to the possibility of feeding material directly from the operator without interruption. With regular cycles of 30-35 seconds.
If the material is too bulky or heavy, the machine makes up to three cutting attempts before stopping automatically, thus protecting the structure from damage.
To maintain high performance over time, it is important to carry out simple maintenance tasks on the slide shear, which involve a few essential steps. First of all, it is important to maintain the blades of the inclined shear: the blades wear out depending on the type of material being processed and must be rotated on the four different sides available before final replacement, every 200-250 hours of work per side.
To preserve the cutting efficiency of a slide shear, it is necessary to periodically check the condition of the filters and oil tanks, which are essential for the proper functioning of the hydraulic system. Proper maintenance of vertical shears performed regularly preserves cutting force, reduces component wear, and ensures long-term operational continuity.
It is also important to maintain the minimum level of the automatic lubrication system.