Poland | Inclined Scrap Shear

Breaking the Bottleneck of Long Scrap Processing

SIMVIC 1000T Inclined Shear · Poland Project

1. Project Overview

Located in Poland, this project serves a local scrap recycling company handling long and irregular heavy steel materials. Commissioned in April 2026, the project features a 1000-ton inclined scrap shear as a standalone unit deployed at the front end of the processing line.

The primary materials include pipes, H-beams, and long structural steel components—typical of high-strength, oversized, and irregular scrap streams.

2. Customer Challenges: A Hidden System Bottleneck

The challenge was not a single machine issue, but a classic system bottleneck:

Irregular material size prevented direct feeding into the shredder

Manual cutting was inefficient and unsafe

Accumulation of long scrap reduced yard efficiency

Limited shredder feeding capacity restricted overall throughput

Root cause: Lack of a standardized feeding control unit

3. SIMVIC Solution: Engineering the System Entry Point

Instead of delivering a standalone machine, SIMVIC designed this as a system-level front-end solution.

3.1 System Role

The inclined shear acts as a pre-processing core unit:

Length reduction and sizing

Feed standardization for downstream processes

3.2 System Integration

Upstream: continuous feeding via scrap handler

Downstream: stable and controlled feeding into shredder

This transforms fragmented operations into a continuous processing flow.

3.3 Process Flow

Feeding → Positioning → Inclined Shearing → Discharge → Shredding

Converting “chaotic input” into a controlled material flow, significantly improving system efficiency

4. Equipment Configuration: Built for Industrial Reliability

4.1 Key Specifications

Shearing Force: 1000 Tons

Cutting Width: 1000 mm

Feed Box: 10000 × 2500 mm

Materials: Pipes, H-beams, heavy long scrap

Capacity: Up to 30 TPH

Cutting Frequency: 4 cuts/min

4.2 Key Design Features

▪ Inclined Shearing Structure
Reduced impact load, improved energy efficiency and durability

▪ Heavy-Duty Blade System
Designed for continuous operation under demanding conditions

▪ Integrated Structural Design
Machine, feed box, hydraulic and control systems in one unit
→ Faster installation and simplified logistics

Core value: Industrial-grade stability & continuous operation

5. Customer Value: From Machine Efficiency to System Efficiency

After commissioning, the project delivered measurable improvements:

5.1 Throughput Enhancement

Increased long scrap processing capacity

Higher shredder utilization rate

5.2 Operational Upgrade

Shift from manual cutting to continuous automated processing

Improved safety and consistency

5.3 Yard Efficiency

Reduced material accumulation

Faster internal logistics

5.4 System Optimization

Stable and uniform feeding

Reduced shock load and downtime in downstream equipment

Customer Feedback

Designed to handle demanding scrap processing conditions, the inclined shear allows for efficient cutting of thick and oversized steel, without the limitations of a traditional closing box.

Its open design enables continuous feeding, improved workflow, and greater flexibility when working with irregular or heavy materials. This translates directly into higher throughput and more efficient operations on site.

Projects like this are always a combination of technical execution, coordination, and trust — and we’re grateful to everyone involved in making it happen!

6. Conclusion: From Equipment to System Entry Control

In this project, the inclined shear is not just a cutting machine—it is:

✔ A standardization unit at the system entry point
✔ A key node to eliminate bottlenecks
✔ A critical enabler for continuous and scalable operations

SIMVIC delivers not just equipment, but engineering-driven solutions for system efficiency.