315 Ton Scrap Metal Shear Machine – Hydraulic Gantry Q91-315

Description

315 Ton Scrap Metal Shear for Sale – The Mid-Tonnage Workhorse

The Q91-315 315 ton hydraulic scrap metal shear sits in the sweet spot of the gantry shear range: more capacity than a compact 200-ton machine, far less cost and footprint than a 500-ton-plus heavy shear. It is built for scrap yards that have outgrown their entry-level equipment — mixed ferrous intake climbing past 30 tons a day, thicker material showing up, and a second shift on the horizon.

This is a mid duty scrap metal shear in the truest sense: engineered around the real material profile of a growing yard — steel plates up to 30 mm, rebar, H-beams, pipes and light structures — not around a brochure maximum. For sale factory-direct from HUAXIN, each Q91-315 is configured to your material, capacity and site before it is built.

One Shear Instead of Two

The economics that drive most 315T purchases is consolidation. A yard running two small shears pays twice the labor, twice the maintenance attention and twice the floor space — and still bottlenecks at the heavier material. One Q91-315 replaces both, runs with a single operator, and clears the plate and beam stock that smaller machines can only nibble at.

If you have been sizing up a 300 ton scrap metal shear from other suppliers, the Q91-315 is HUAXIN’s answer at the closest factory tonnage — and every CE certified scrap metal shear we build leaves the factory tested. Every gantry shear for sale in this range is built to order; nothing is pre-built waiting for your name.

If your daily intake is still under 20 tons, the 200 Ton Q91-200 is the right machine — we will tell you that in the quotation if it is true. This page is written for the yard that has already outgrown it.

Massive Hydraulic Power, 20–35 Second Cutting Cycle

HUAXIN’s self-developed high-speed hydraulic system drives the Q91-315 through a full cut in 20–35 seconds — the extra tonnage and torque you need for 30 mm plate, without the cycle-time penalty that punishes under-powered mid-range shears. Premium cylinders and optimized valve blocks hold pressure stable through back-to-back shifts, and the sealed system keeps leakage-driven maintenance stops rare.

Four-Sided Reversible Blades – 5,000–10,000 Tons Per Set

Blades are H13 or M6V tool steel at 56–62 HRC, built for abrasive ferrous work. The four-sided reversible head uses each blade four times; one complete set processes roughly 5,000–10,000 tons of scrap before replacement. Spare blades ship within 48 hours by DHL or FedEx — the difference between a planned swap and a lost production week.

Custom Voltage and Power Source

Configurable for 380V, 400V, 415V or 230V input at 50Hz or 60Hz, with electric motor, generator or diesel engine drive. Mid-size yards upgrading from smaller equipment frequently discover their incoming supply needs adjusting — send us your power details and we will specify the right package before the machine is built.

Built for Growing Yards – 30–40 Tons of Mixed Ferrous a Day

Who Buys a 315T

The Q91-315 is a scrap metal shear for mid-size operations. The typical buyer is not a beginner and not a steel mill. It is the established mid-size operation: an independent scrap yard with mixed ferrous intake in the 30–40 ton per day band, sizing up from a 200-ton compact machine to its first true 315 ton scrap metal shear, a demolition contractor processing structural salvage, or a small steel mill and foundry that needs its own offcut and returns handled in-house. These buyers share one trait — their material has outgrown entry-level equipment, and their budget does not justify (yet) a 1000-ton gantry.

Materials – 30 mm Plate All Day, 50 mm in a Pinch

As a scrap metal shear for mixed ferrous work, the Q91-315 is rated for continuous cutting of steel plates up to 30 mm and can handle 50 mm sections occasionally. That capability defines what belongs on your machine:

Material	Notes
Steel plates	Up to 30 mm continuously; 50 mm occasionally
Rebar	Loose or bundled construction rebar
H-beams / I-beams	Light and medium structural sections
Steel pipes	Bundled or single, within wall-thickness limits
Light steel structures	Angle, channel and profile scrap
Mixed ferrous scrap	General yard intake, demolition salvage
Car bodies	Flattened or pre-treated shells

One boundary, stated plainly: the 315T is a mixed-ferrous machine. If HMS 1 & 2 is only part of your intake, fine; if HMS 1 & 2 at heavy section thickness is your daily routine, the honest recommendation is a 500-ton-plus gantry — and our engineers will say so before you order, not after.

Need Less? Downsize to the 200T

Choosing between the 315 ton scrap metal shear and its smaller sibling comes down to thickness and tonnage:

Your material profile	Right machine
Light scrap, rebar, profile; under 25 t/day	200T Q91-200
30 mm plate continuously, mixed ferrous; 30–45 t/day	315T Q91-315 (this model)
Heavy structural, continuous HMS; 50+ t/day	500T–630T and above

Key Specifications – Q91-315 315 Ton Scrap Metal Shear

Item	Specification
Model	Q91-315 Hydraulic Scrap Metal Shear – gantry type
Shearing force	315 ton
Blade length	1,200 mm or 1,300 mm
Motor power	2×22 / 37 / 45 kW (configurable)
Cycle time	20–35 seconds per cut
Daily capacity	25–45 tons/day (material-dependent)
Feeding tank length	4.5 m or 5 m
Power source	Electric, generator, or diesel
Input voltage	380V / 400V / 415V / 230V, 50Hz or 60Hz
Blade material	H13 or M6V tool steel, 56–62 HRC, four-sided reversible
Automation	PLC full-auto + remote control + emergency stop
Certification	CE / ISO 9001
Origin	Tangshan, China

Blade Length Options – 1,200 mm or 1,300 mm

1,200 mm suits compact yards and shorter stock; 1,300 mm when your intake includes longer beams and bundled sections. Final blade width and box configuration are set during engineering.

Motor Options – 2×22 / 37 / 45 kW

Match power to supply and throughput: 2×22 kW for generator or tighter incoming capacity, 37–45 kW for grid-connected yards pushing the upper end of the 25–45 ton band.

Feeding Tank Options – 4.5 m or 5 m

Longer staging means fewer excavator cycles and smoother continuous cutting at higher tonnages. Both lengths run the same hydraulic pushing system and PLC presets.

Hydraulic Gantry Structure – Built for 24/7 Operation

The Q91-315 is a 315 ton gantry shear — also known as a guillotine shear — using the full architecture of HUAXIN’s larger shears, scaled to the 315-ton class: a rigid frame, a sealed high-speed hydraulic circuit and wear-resistant steel where the abrasion actually happens.

Full Hydraulic Gantry Design

As a guillotine-type gantry shear, the Q91-315 pushes material into the cutting zone, clamps it with the hold-down cylinder, and shears it with a vertically moving blade. Compared with alligator shears, you get consistent cut geometry, higher throughput per hour and a far easier station for the operator — which is why every growing yard eventually moves to gantry equipment.

Wear-Resistant Steel Construction

Frame, chamber and guarding are wear-resistant steel plate, welded and stress-relieved in the same process as our 1,000-ton-plus machines. Every unit is load-tested before shipment. A mid-tonnage shear bought on price alone tends to be rebuilt by year three; the Q91-315 is dimensioned so it isn’t.

Safety Systems – PLC Control, Emergency Stop, Remote Control

• PLC automation control — preset cut length and cycle per material
• Emergency stop — automatic shutdown on excessive hydraulic pressure or abnormal conditions
• Remote control — operator works at a safe distance from the cutting zone

How the Q91-315 Gantry Shear Works

Step 1 — Loading with Excavator or Grapple

Material is loaded into the feeding tank by excavator or grapple — equipment already on site.

Step 2 — Automatic Feeding to Cutting Position

The feeding lid closes; the hydraulic pushing cylinder advances material to the preset position.

Step 3 — Clamping

The hold-down cylinder clamps the material at the PLC preset distance so it cannot shift during the cut.

Step 4 — Shearing Cycle

The blade descends, cuts and retracts; the hold-down releases and the pusher indexes the next piece forward — one full cycle every 20–35 seconds.

Power and Control Options

Electrical / Generator / Diesel Configurations

Three power packages: direct electric drive from grid supply, generator drive for off-grid sites, and diesel engine drive for remote or seasonal operation. The configuration is fixed before build — not adapted afterwards with compromises.

PLC Automation and Remote Operation

Material-specific presets make switching between plate, profile and mixed scrap a preset change rather than an operator recalculation. Remote control keeps one operator safely distanced while supervising loading and cutting.

Shipping, Installation & After-Sales Support

Lead Time and Export Packaging

Every 315 ton scrap metal shear is built to order and exported on a confirmed schedule — no recycled stock, no surprise substitutions.

Lead time, export packing and shipping terms — EXW, FOB or CIF to your port — are confirmed in the quotation with your configuration. HUAXIN ships to 50+ countries through established freight forwarders.

Installation, Commissioning and Operator Training

Standard commissioning support is remote: installation guidance videos, wiring and hydraulic checklists, video-call startup walkthroughs and crew training. On-site installation by our engineers can be quoted where the upgrade project requires it.

Warranty and Spare Parts

Standard 1-year warranty, with extended main-frame coverage available — terms confirmed per order. Wear parts are stocked; spare blades ship within 48 hours by DHL or FedEx, with WhatsApp / WeChat / video troubleshooting worldwide.

Why Buy From HUAXIN

30+ Years, 3 Factories, Exported to 50+ Countries

As a scrap metal shear manufacturer, HUAXIN has built scrap metal processing machinery since 1989: shear and baler production in Tangshan, shredder and blade production in Maanshan, baler production in Tangshan — machines running in more than 50 countries. Buying from the factory that designs, welds, tests and ships the machine means no trader markup and one accountable party from quotation to spare parts.

Global After-Sales Network

A sales and after-sales company in South Korea anchors an expanding service network, backed by 20+ field engineers for installation, commissioning, training and on-site maintenance — support running on hours, not weeks.

FAQ – 315 Ton Scrap Metal Shear

What is the daily capacity of the Q91-315?

25–45 tons per day, depending on material, loading efficiency, cut length and running hours. Need more? Step up to the 500T–630T class.

What materials can a 315 ton scrap metal shear cut?

Steel plates up to 30 mm continuously (50 mm occasionally), rebar, H-beams and I-beams, steel pipes, light steel structures, flattened car bodies and general mixed ferrous scrap. For continuous heavy HMS at full section, a larger model is the right answer — we will say so in the quotation.

How much does a 315 ton scrap metal shear cost?

The Q91-315 price depends on configuration — blade length, motor power, feeding tank size and power source. HUAXIN quotes EXW, factory-direct, with a transparent breakdown. Send your material profile and daily capacity; detailed quotation within 48 hours.

What is the blade length of the Q91-315?

1,200 mm or 1,300 mm, configured to your material size and cutting requirements.

315T or 200T — which one do I need?

The 315 vs 200 decision comes down to this: if your routine material includes 30 mm plate or your intake is approaching 30–45 tons a day, take the 315T. If you are cutting light scrap and rebar under 25 tons a day, the 200T saves you real money. Send us photos of your material and we will size it honestly.

Can the Q91-315 be customized?

Yes — blade length, feeding tank length, motor power, voltage and frequency, control system and power source are all specified before build.

Can the Q91-315 run on a diesel generator at a remote yard?

Yes. Generator and diesel packages are available to match site conditions and local power supply.

How many operators are required?

One trained operator runs the machine; loading is handled by excavator or grapple.

How long is the blade life?

One complete H13 / M6V blade set (four-sided reversible) processes approximately 5,000–10,000 tons depending on material and thickness. Spares ship within 48 hours.

Is a used scrap metal shear a sensible alternative?

A used shear can look cheaper on the day, and the honest comparison is total cost: blade and frame history you cannot inspect, hydraulics of unknown pedigree, no warranty to lean on, and spares matched to someone else’s specification. A new Q91-315 arrives with CE and ISO 9001 certification, commissioning, operator training and a spare-parts supply behind it. If budget is the binding constraint, tell us your daily volume and we will tell you honestly whether the 200T class fits it better.

What information should I provide to get a quotation?

Material type and thickness, required daily capacity, available power supply, preferred blade length, site conditions and destination port. Photos or videos of your material help us recommend the correct configuration.