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Double-cylinder Scrap Shear Blades

Double-cylinder Scrap Shear Blades
  • Nanjing, China

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Blade Material Characteristics & Toughness Importance for Double-Cylinder Scrap Shears

Product Overview

Double-cylinder scrap shear blades are core cutting parts for heavy hydraulic double-cylinder shears (alligator shears, car dismantling shears). They use strong hydraulic power to cold-shear metal scrap. Their harsh working environment (high impact, high wear) means material toughness and processing accuracy directly affect machine efficiency.

Primary Applications

1. Scrap Metal Recycling

Cut structural steel (channel steel, I-beam, H-beam)

Process end-of-life vehicles (dismantle frames, bearings, wheels)

2. Demolition Projects

Demolish steel structure workshops and bridge frames

Cut thick-walled steel pipes and waste cables

3. Smelting Pre-treatment

Cut large scrap into furnace-sized pieces to boost loading efficiency

Blade Material Details

1. H13 (4Cr5MoSiV1) Hot Work Tool Steel

Key Performance

Hardness: HRC50-55 after heat treatment

Good impact resistance and high-temperature stability

Strong core toughness and easy to harden

Suitable For

Alligator shears (≥160T)

Cutting thick steel plates , round steel, alloy steel, thick-walled welded pipes

Double-cylinder scrap shear blades, hydraulic excavator shear blades, mobile scrap shear knives

Steel plate cutting blades for recycling

Advantages

Ideal for heavy-impact work

Prevents blade chipping and breaking

Versatile and easy to process

2. H13K Modified H13 Hot Work Tool Steel

Key Performance

Upgraded from H13

Keeps H13’s impact resistance, better core toughness and fatigue resistance

Easier to harden than standard H13

Suitable For

Ultra-large alligator shears (≥180T)

Cutting extra-thick steel plates, heavy alloy steel, thick-walled seamless pipes

Double-cylinder scrap shear blades, hydraulic excavator shear blades (harsh conditions)

Mobile scrap shear knives (heavy continuous work), high-demand steel plate cutting blades

Advantages

More impact and fatigue resistant than H13

20%-30% longer service life than H13 (heavy work)

Best choice for ultra-large shears and high-demand blades

3. LD Steel (7Cr7Mo2V2Si) Cold Work Tool Steel

Key Performance

Hardness: HRC60-64 after heat treatment

Much better wear resistance than regular tool steel

Uniform hardness and good core toughness

Suitable For

Medium-large alligator shears (100T-160T)

Cutting 10-30mm steel plates, rebar, rusty scrap, angle steel

Double-cylinder scrap shear blades, hydraulic excavator shear blades, mobile scrap shear knives (abrasive materials)

Steel plate cutting blades for recycling (abrasive conditions)

Advantages

Best wear resistance among the three materials

Reduces blade replacement frequency

Cost-effective for abrasive work

Blade Strengthening Process

Material performance depends on precise heat treatment. Poor processing can cut blade life by half or more.

Basic Heat Treatment Steps

  1. Vacuum heat treatment (instead of air quenching): Reduces surface damage, ensures uniform hardness for all three materials.

  2. Low-temperature tempering (180-220℃): Eliminates internal stress, prevents deformation/cracking, stabilizes hardness and toughness.

Blade Material Selection Tips

General use: H13 (most common and reliable)

Complex scrap/heavy work: H13K (longer life, better fatigue resistance)

Abrasive materials: LD steel (best wear resistance)

For higher needs: Contact the manufacturer for material upgrades

Common Shear Blade Types

Hydraulic scrap shear knives

Hydraulic excavator shear blades, demolition shear blades, hydraulic scissors blades

Mobile scrap shear knives, steel plate cutting blades for recycling

Core components: Upper/lower primary/secondary blades, piercing tips, guide blade, cross blade

All above can use H13, H13K, or LD steel (selected by work conditions and shear tonnage).

Why Blade Toughness Matters

Double-cylinder scrap shear blades face hundreds of tons of force per cycle. Blade toughness and hardness directly affect project time and maintenance costs.

1. For High-Impact Work

Scrap demolition has unpredictable forces.

H13/H13K have good fracture toughness: They bend slightly instead of shattering.

H13/H13K = better impact resistance; LD steel = better wear resistance (for low-impact, abrasive work).

2. Precise Heat Treatment Is Key

Heat treatment balances hardness and toughness.

H13/H13K: HRC52-56; LD steel: HRC60-64.

Without proper heat treatment, blades may chip or fracture.

3. Precision Machining for Synchronization

Double-cylinder shears need perfect jaw alignment.

CNC grinding ensures a tight fit, reducing bolt wear.

H13/H13K/LD steel have stable dimensions for consistent performance.

4. Rotatable Edges for Value

All blades have 4 usable edges.

Rotating blades quadruples their service life.

Saves cost per cut in recycling operations.

Conclusion

Downtime means lost profit. Choose blades made of H13, H13K, or LD steel (matched to your work) for long life and peak efficiency.

Material Excellence (Core Advantage)

We use high-performance alloy steels: H13 (basic), H13K (upgraded), LD (wear-resistant).

Precise heat treatment balances hardness and toughness, preventing chipping and deformation.

Our blades withstand impact and abrasion, reducing maintenance costs.



Common Material Overview of Mobile Scrap Shear Blades

The following table summarizes the type, core characteristics and main applicable shearing materials of common blade materials:

Blade     Material

Material     Type

Characteristics

Main     Shearing Materials

H13     (4Cr5MoSiV1)

Hot   Work Die   Steel

Excellent     high temperature strength and thermal fatigue resistance

Hot-sheared     hot rolled plate, iron plate, medium and thick plate, scrap metal,     hot-sheared strip steel, cold-sheared high strength alloy steel, stainless     steel thick plate

LD     (7Cr7Mo2V2Si)

Cold   Work   Die Steel

High     strength, good toughness, wear resistance and chipping resistance, excellent     comprehensive performance

High     strength steel, stainless steel, thick plate and hard-to-shear metal     materials (for large hydraulic shearing machines, heavy CNC shearing     machines)

Suggestions on blade material selection

Crocodile shear blades and scrap shear blades are typically made of H13 material. For complex scrap compositions, H13K is recommended. For even higher requirements, please contact the manufacturer to discuss upgrading the material.

Blade Metal Materials International Grade Corresponding Table

China (GB)

USA(ASTM)

Japan (JIS)

Germany (DIN)

Germany (W-Nr)

France (NF)

Russia (ROCT)

U.K (BS)

Cr12Mo1V1

D2

-

X155Cr12Mo12

1.2379

X160CrMoV12

-

BD

4Cr5MoSiVI

H13

SKD61

X40CrMoV5-1

1.2344

X40CrMoV5

4X5MO1C

BH13

LD

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Mechanical blades are (special wearing parts) due to different cutting products, correct and reasonable selection of materials, heat treatment hardness, grinding accuracy, packaging requirements. Please contact us before purchase and confirm whether the blade specifications materials you need are available goods.

Our quality: All mechanical parts, tools, and molds are manufactured in-house. Upon arrival at our warehouse, products undergo rigorous inspection by a dedicated quality control department. The following is our production process:        

1. Blanking-choose materials according to customer requirements.
2. Forging-Forging is mainly to increase the density of the material.
3 .Annealing-to lower the temperature for processing.
4 .Finishing ---- mainly processing materials.
5 .Inspection ---- Inspect whether the product is consistent with the drawing sample.
6.Quenching ---- Improve the hardness of molded products and materials.
7 .Annealing-In order to increase the wear resistance of the product, it must be annealed for a long time to prevent the blade from breaking
8 .Tempering-mainly the parallelism of the tempering products for processing.
9 .Rough grinding ---- rough grinding the surface of the product.
10.Precision grinding ---- Super-precision grinding and mirror grinding to improve the accuracy and parallelism of the product.
11. Inspection-Let unqualified products refuse to flow into the market.
12 .Packing ---- Pack differently according to different products.

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