Alligator Shears

Alligator shears cut scrap metal into smaller pieces and help to separate different material types, earning you more money from your scrap metals. Alligator shears are ideal for recycling scrap bar, tube, extrusions, car radiators, gear boxes and gate valves as well as for weapons destruction and for cutting cable prior to stripping or granulation. Arcon have alligator shear models available for all sizes of material and throughput and for different types of working conditions, powered by both single and 3 phase power supplies as well as diesel options for larger shears. All our shears have been built to last using quality heavy duty components and, with operator safety upper-most in mind, our range of shears are equipped with blade guards and foot-operated switches. For the ultimate in alligator shear safety, the Global range have all working parts totally enclosed with optional heavy rubber safety curtains. rubber safety curtains.
 

JMC Global Safety Alligator Shears

The JMC Global range of safety alligator shears has been designed with safety as the primary focus so they are fully CE marked and guarded. This range goes one step further with a strong metal case enclosing moving parts and a rugged guard which protects the operator from the blades. The guards have perspex viewing points to improve visibility and further enhance safety.

Global 5000 and 6000 units are equipped with an automatic hold down clamp which holds material in place during cutting and prevents kick back. As an additional safety option, machines can be fitted with strong rubber curtains which shield the operator from flying material. This is particularly important if the metal being cut is quite brittle and means that Global shears are ideal for cutting up and destroying weapons.

The performance of the Global shear range is not compromised by the safety factors. Shear forces vary from 90 up to 120 tonnes giving cutting capacities of up to 63mm (2.5″) mild steel. Global shears are designed and built to last because they are made from quality components and have a strong metal shell. You can rest assured that your investment will be protected for many years to come.
 

McIntyre 640-240T 240 Tonne Alligator Shear

The McIntyre 640-240T metal cutting alligator shear is a beast of a machine. It’s strong, reliable and able to cut up to 3.5″ 88mm mild steel round bar. Powered by electric or diesel, this 240 tonne alligator shear offers the maximum cutting capacity available in a JMC-built shear. It has greater cutting capability than any other shear of its size and will handle long lengths of material such as aluminium extrusion.

The 640-240T can be fitted with solenoid control allowing it to be coupled to infeed and outfeed conveyors to enable to handle long lengths of material such as aluminium extrusion. A super-speed version is also available and other options include forced air cooling so that the shears can be operated in hotter climates. If you work in a colder climate then the machine can be fitted with oil-immersed tank heaters.

The 640-240T has a heavy duty guard because operator safety is paramount. The shear can be operated either by a foot pedal which gives more accurate control, or it will work continuously for optimum performance.
 

McIntyre 900 Alligator Shear

The JMC McIntyre 900 hydraulic alligator shear is equipped with 920mm (36.25″) blades to allow you to handle with ease large pieces of scrap metal and a wide range of other materials. Designed to give maximum possible blade length without losing cutting capacity, the 900 alligator shear is perfect for a whole variety of yard uses. It’s particularly good at dealing with large pieces of non ferrous scrap. It has a cutting capacity of 88mm on mild steel round bar, or 3.5″.

The 900 alligator shear can be operated via a foot pedal for more accurate control, or can be set to work continuously to enhance processing speed. McIntyre JMC alligator shears are built to last and this model is no exception. Manufactured from top-quality components, the McIntyre 900 alligator shear has a sturdy guard for operator safety. An automatic hold down clamp holds material in place during cutting and prevents kick back.

The 900 alligator shear can be fitted with solenoid control allowing it to be coupled to infeed or outfeed conveyors – particularly useful when handling long lengths of material such as aluminium extrusion.

Organisations working in hotter climates can buy the model fitted with forced air cooling, while yards in colder climates can opt for oil-immersed tank heaters.

McIntyre 600HD alligator shear

The 600HD is a fast and strong metal cutting shear with an extended hold down clamp, making it ideal for every cutting and cleaning task whether cable, plastic sections or window frames. Its cutting capacity is up to 63mm, 2″ inch mild steel round bar.

The 600HD alligator shear is probably best known for dealing with car radiators. It was designed and built following requests from customers who were looking for a shear with a longer blade to cut larger items such as car radiators which it cuts through in one pass. The automatic hold down clamp holds material in place during the cutting cycle and prevents kick back which speeds up processing and improves operator safety.

As with all McIntyre shears, opening and closing the jaws is controlled from a moveable foot pedal. As soon as the foot pedal is released, the cutting blades return to the open position. However, a continuous cutting action can be achieved by keeping foot pressure on the pedal.

The 600HD can be supplied with an electric motor or with a 2-cylinder diesel engine.

JMC McIntyre 500HD hydraulic alligator shear

Here’s a new generation hydraulic alligator shear which is faster and more powerful than any other machine of its size. One of its most impressive features is an automatic hold down clamp with a 508mm, 20 inch, blade which makes light work of automotive aluminium scrap. Complete gear boxes, cylinder heads and blocks, oversized gate valves and all non ferrous separations are all chopped with ease. It also works just as well with aluminium extrusion, window frames, car tyres and car wheels.

The 500HD hydraulic alligator shear is operated with a moveable foot pedal. Operators can select a continuous cutting action by keeping pressure on the foot pedal. As soon as pressure is released the cutting blades return immediately to the open position, thus increasing operator safety.

The shears can be moved around your yard because it has locking rubber wheels. The 500HD can be supplied as an electric or diesel shear which comes with a 2-cylinder Lister Petter engine.
 

JMC McIntyre 407 Alligator Shear

The McIntyre 407 alligator shear is an affordable, efficient 16” (407mm) blade cleaning shear. It will cut up to 2.25″ (56mm) of mild steel round bar and has enough power and speed to handle a wide variety of cutting tasks.

For example, it’s sufficiently robust to deal with the cleaning of automotive aluminium scrap, whole gear boxes, cylinder heads and blocks, oversized gate valves and all other non ferrous separations. In addition it can cut ferrous metals with ease and has the perfect blade length for cutting up tyres. The blades are deep-hardened to extend their life. These are all good reasons why the McIntyre 407 alligator shear is one of JMC’s biggest sellers.

Wheels are fitted as standard but forklift points have been included to make it easier to move the shear in the yard or when transported elsewhere. The JMC 407 is available in both single and three phase versions.
 

McIntyre 320 Hydraulic Alligator Shear

The 320 alligator shear is a must for any yard. It’s well established and recognised as the industry standard for all shears of this type. The 320 has maintained its dominance in a demanding market because of its strength, quality and reliability.

The 320 hydraulic alligator shear is equipped with a 320mm, 12.5″ inch, blade and is powerful enough to deal with a wide range of cutting and cleaning operations including; automotive scrap, whole gear boxes, cylinder heads and blocks, oversized gate valves, all the usual non ferrous metals separations and other materials such as plastic and rubber. The 320 can also be used to cut ferrous metals and has a cutting capacity of 50mm, 2 inches of mild steel round bar.

The jaw is opened and closed by a moveable foot pedal. The cutting blades return to the open position as soon as pressure is released, thus increasing operator safety. Constant pressure ensures a continuous cutting action.

 

JMC McIntyre 200B Alligator Shear

Here’s a versatile 8″ blade alligator shear which may look small, but it has a big cutting capacity. If the metal you want to cut fits into the jaw of a 200B then, in most cases, it will cut it. The 200B alligator shear is suitable to use on a bench top but most people opt for a wheeled stand.

JMC has designed this 8″ shear with a staggering cutting force which is much higher than other machines of a similar size on the market today. It will cut 42mm, 1.65″ mild steel round bar and the force of the shear plus its wide tip to tip opening means that the 200B can deal efficiently with a range of non-ferrous cleaning and sizing operations. It’s particularly good dealing with larger electric cables and valves.

The jaws are controlled from a cable operated foot pedal. The greater the pressure applied, the greater the shear force. However, with operator safety in mind, the cutting blades return to the open position as soon as foot pressure is released. There is also a manual hold-down clamp which prevents material kick back and maintains a safe distance between the operator and the blades.

McIntyre 150 Alligator Shear

The McIntyre 150 alligator shear is small enough to be moved easily around the yard. All you need to put the McIntyre 150 alligator shear through its paces is a 13 amp socket and a suitable bench.

It’s ideal for tackling lighter metal shearing but it’s powerful enough to tackle gun metal valves, bath taps, cable and other non ferrous scrap metal cleaning operations.

Opening and closing the jaws is controlled from a movable foot pedal. The cutting blades return immediately to the open position once pressure on the foot pedal is released, thereby increasing operator safety.

The JMC McIntyre 150 alligator shear has a 150mm, 6″ blade, and can cut 25mm, 1″, mild steel round bar. Single cuts, nibbling and cracking are all easy with the fine control available. The operator’s hands are free to manipulate the material being cut and there’s a simple stroke adjustment system.