The Q43W-5000 Horizontal Container Scrap Shear is a high-capacity box-type hydraulic cutting system designed for continuous processing of loose, bulky, and mixed scrap metal in medium-to-large recycling yards and industrial scrap preparation lines.

With a 500-ton (5000 kN) shearing force, 1400 mm blade length, and a large 1400 × 600 mm cutting capacity, this model enables operators to load, compress, and cut scrap inside an enclosed chamber, achieving higher throughput and better cutting stability than entry-level container shears.

Compared with the Q43W-4000, the Q43W-5000 focuses on higher volume efficiency, stronger compression, and improved cutting continuity, making it suitable for facilities with stable daily scrap input and higher productivity requirements.

Q43W-5000 Horizontal Scrap Metal Shear

Horizontal Container-Type Cutting Chamber

The enclosed box structure allows large volumes of loose scrap to be fed directly into the chamber, reducing manual handling and pre-cutting.

Compression-Before-Cutting Logic

Scrap is compressed inside the container before cutting, ensuring more uniform material density and improved cutting efficiency.

Wide-Area Long Blade System

The 1400 mm blade provides full-width cutting across compressed scrap bundles, reducing cycle time.

High-Power Hydraulic Drive

The 110 kW hydraulic system delivers stable pressure for continuous, medium-to-heavy duty operation.

Performance & Output Characteristics

High-Volume Scrap Processing

Designed for consistent handling of large quantities of loose and mixed scrap.

Stable Cutting with Reduced Blade Shock

Compression significantly reduces impact loads on the blade compared with open-structure shears.

Improved Throughput Compared to Smaller Container Shears

Higher cutting frequency and larger cutting capacity support increased daily output.

Applications

The Q43W-5000 Horizontal Container Scrap Shear is suitable for:

• Loose and mixed steel scrap

• Sheet metal, frames, and fabricated scrap

• Light to medium structural steel offcuts

• Scrap preparation before baling, shredding, or melting

It is ideal for recycling yards transitioning from small container shears to higher-capacity, semi-continuous processing.

Material Suitability & Limitation

Suitable Materials

• Loose and mixed scrap metal

• Thin to medium steel sections

• Irregular scrap requiring compression

Not Recommended For

• Extremely thick round or square steel bars

• Very large sectional steel better handled by alligator or gantry shears

Model Positioning in the Product Line

• Q43-5000 / Q43-6000 (Alligator Shears) → Sectional steel cutting

• Q43W-4000 → Entry-level container shear

• Q43W-5000 → Mainstream container shear for high-volume yards (this model)

• Q43W-6300 / Q43L series → Heavy container or gantry shears for industrial-scale processing