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Scrap Shear Machine

Scrap Shear Machine

The Mellott Scrap Shear Machine uses a simple low maintenance design to shear long pieces of lumber into short, easily handled lengths.

  • Standard configuration includes a 20' long vibrating infeed conveyor and a 20 hp hydraulic power unit
  • Operator controls are located on the front of the shear and provide class 2 electrical protection
  • Standard controls consist of emergency stop buttons located on the panel face and on each side, power on/off, manual operation for up and down, and an automatic mode which cycles up and down
  • Hydraulic cylinder is a 6" bore double rod cylinder with an extend stroke adjustment
  • Knife blade is alloy steel mounted in at 1 1/2" thick ram guided by machined Ryertex bars
Scrap Shear System Brochure
The operators controls are located on the front of the shear with 2 additional emergency stops on the sides
The alloy steel knife is mounted in a 1-1/2" thick ram guided by machined Ryertex bars. This provides smooth operation with minimal wear to the cutting system
The hydraulic power source is mounted on a separate frame. The standard 20 HP unit provides 10 cuts per minute while the optional 30 HP unit provides 15 cuts per minute
We have an on-site engineering and design team capable of meeting your specific needs. We will consult and coordinate with you to customize our products and to design systems in order to provide the best options for your application. Email or call 717-369-3125 to speak with us.

Main Product Components

SCRAP SHEAR:
Lumber Capacity:4" Deep x 11-1/2" Wide x 18' Long
Weight:3225 Pounds
Cycle Rate:10 cuts per min. std. / 15 cuts per min. optional
Frame:1" Thick Plate Steel
Anvil:Aluminum
Knife:S7 Tool Steel
Ram:1-1/2" Thick Plate
Guides:2" x 6" Ryertex Bars
Cylinder:6" Bore x 6" Stroke with Extended Stroke Adjustment
Valve:Hydraulic with Separate Pressure Adjustment
Control:Auto / Manual Operation
Motor Controls:480V 3 Phase, Class 2 Protected with 120V Controls
Piece Size:11" to 14" Long
VIBRATING CONVEYOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Pan:Formed 3/16" Plate Steel
Springs:Fiberglass
Drive:3 HP 1750 RPM, TEFC Electric Motor
POWER SOURCE SPECIFICATIONS:
Motor:20 HP 1750 RPM TEFC / 30 HP Optional
Pump:Fixed Displacement
Tank:50 Gallon
Filter and Hoses:Included with Tank and Frame
Maximum Operating Pressure:2000 PSI
Scrap Shear System