"The world’s largest and most powerful guillotine shear, with 3000 t shearing force, was developed in 1985 by Henschel (which later became Danieli Henschel), in Kassel, to fulfill the order placed by Sheppard Waste Recovery in Liverpool. In 1998 the shear was transported to River Metals Recycling in Louisville, Kentucky, USA and has been in operation there ever since. Danieli Centro Recycling’s After Sales Team is still able to supply spare parts for this machine," the official website says

"The capabilities of the shear are still unrivalled in the market. The machine is capable of processing complete railway wagons after dismantling the wheel axles. With it’s 3000 t cutting force, the shear is able to cut plates up to a thickness of 206mm, rounds up to 357mm and squares up to 316mm!

"t is a 3-level type shear which means scrap pre-compression through the side compression ram and the lids can be done independently from the cutting cycle through shear, clamp and pusher at the same time. (This is due to 3 separate hydraulic pressure lines which supplies the different cylinders.) The side compression can move parallel but is able to concentrate the forces at one point for better pre-compression of solid structures. This is due to the two side compression ram cylinders which assure an angled position of the side compression ram due to independent cylinder’s movement with different strokes."

"The latest equipment acquisition for their River Metals operation in the Louisville Kentucky operation is a 1000 Series, Model 7317B rail mounted E-Crane with 104’ reach and 15 tons lift capacity feeding the world’s largest 3,000 Ton Henschel scrap shear," the E-Crane says.

"This E-Crane replaces several conventional material handlers and offers the following advantages:

• s:Flexibility and versatility: the primary duty for the E-Crane is to feed the big Henschel shear. However between shear cycles, the E-Crane unloads trucks, sorts and stockpiles sheared material. In addition to a 4 tine scrap grapple, the E-Crane is also magnet equipped for greater versatility.
• High Energy efficiency: the unique E-Crane pivoting counterweight and direct mechanical connection to the stick assures the E-Crane remains in a near balanced condition throughout its range of motion… hence the name “Equilibrium Crane”. The E-Crane is electric powered and has a lower energy consumption per ton than any other material handler.
• Clean, electric power: no oil changes, fuel spills and all the other disadvantages of material handlers with internal combustion engines. This translates also into:
• Low Maintenance Costs: lower overall maintenance costs and exceptional useful life result in low costs per processed ton.
• Excellent visibility: the E-Crane offers outstanding visibility due to the height of the crane. RMR’s operators could not see into the feeding box of the shear before the E-Crane. With the E-Crane they can observe the shear while operating in air conditioned comfort – a great advantage and safety feature."