Bronneberg Alligator Shears
Alligator shears or crocodile shears are widely used in scrap yards around the world. They are one of the solutions for metal recycling and ideally suited to cut scrap metal and separate the different material parts, increasing their purity and value from your metals.
These maintenance and operator friendly scrap metal shears are equipped with a mechanically adjustable hold-down clamp in combination with a safety guard over the cutting head. The hold down clamp prevents material from kicking back and therefore guarantees operator safety.
The shear head is operated by a mechanical foot pedal for single or continuous cutting. The opening of the shear head can be adjusted by simply moving the end switch. To maximise operator safety, the shear head moves back to its starting position immediately when the operator removes his foot from the pedal.
Alligator Shear Models
Specifications
| MODEL | Forfex 400 | Forfex 500 | Forfex 600 |
| Power Pack (kW) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Power Supply (V) | 415 3 phase | 415 3 phase | 415 3 phase |
| Blade Length (mm) | 400 | 500 | 600 |
| Max blade opening (mm) | 250 | 275 | 300 |
| Cutting capacity (mm) | 40mm (St 37) | 40mm (St 37) | 40mm (St 37) |
| Shear Force (T) | 130 | 130 | 130 |
| Length (mm) | 1775 | 1850 | 2000 |
| Width (mm) | 760 | 760 | 760 |
| Height (mm) | 1400 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Weight (kgs) | 1110 | 1135 | 1750 |
For detailed specifications see Forfex 400, Forfex 500 and Forfex 600 alligator shear product pages.
Alligator Shear FAQ
What is an alligator shear?
An alligator shear is an hydraulic scrap metal shear with hinged jaw, used to cut and clean scrap metal in scrap yards and recycling plants.
What materials can Bronneberg Forfex alligator shears cut?
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Light and medium non-ferrous (radiators, aluminium and copper coolers, profiles)
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Ferrous like reinforcing bar and mild steel round bar (up to 40 mm St 37).
- Tyres
What blade sizes (lengths) are available?
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Forfex 400 – 400 mm
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Forfex 500 – 500 mm
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Forfex 600 – 600 mm
What safety features do Bronneberg alligator shears have?
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Mechanically adjustable hold-down clamp
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Safety guard over cutting head / hood
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Foot-pedal control with automatic return to safe position when released.
What power supply do the shears need?
7.5 kW power pack, 415 V three-phase across all three Forfex models.
Where are Bronneberg alligator shears commonly used?
scrap yards, metal recyclers, radiator/cooler recyclers, demolition yards, industrial metal processing.
