Copex launches new range of hydraulic scrap shears

The S-Wing line features precompression wings.


With nearly 70 years of experience designing and manufacturing hydraulic equipment used in the recycling industry, Copex, based in France, has launched the S-Wing line of scrap shears with precompression using wings. The S-Wing is available in three cutting forces: 650, 900 and 1,000 tons.

Specifically designed for shearing and compacting light to medium-heavy mixed scrap, machines in the S-Wing line are free of the road regulation limitations that mobile scrap shears with wings are facing and feature a reinforced structure for increased robustness, the company says. Through the design of the compacting wings, Copex says the machines “can achieve outstanding compacting performance.”

The company says installation of the S-Wing is simplified in that a concrete pad is all that is required in terms of civil works, adding that the self-supporting frame under the compression box ensures optimal distribution of force.

The S-Wing line features a large compression box and a high-performance shear, Copex says. The shears are well-suited to processing a variety of scrap materials, such as long profiles and tubes, welded structures, tanks, vats and end-of-life vehicles.  

Through the simultaneous movements of the shear and the stamper, S-Wing scrap shears offer high cutting speeds and high performance despite intensive use, the company adds. The ability to control the clearance between the blades contributes to the longevity of the machine and reduces energy consumption, Copex says.

The S-Wing series offers durability and longevity thanks to a reinforced compression box (covered with replaceable wear-resistant steel plates) and full protection of the pusher piston and box cylinders rods. All hydraulic connections, electric cables and most sensitive parts (magnetostrictive and laser type sensors) are protected against shocks and falling scrap, the company says.

S-Wing shears include a radio remote control that has its own screen displaying all functioning parameters. A second screen on the control switch cabinet can be used to control the running parameters and to anticipate maintenance operations. The machines’ electric and hydraulic elements are installed in a soundproof container and are immediately accessible for servicing operations, Copex says.

Copex was founded in 1948 and specializes in the design and construction of hydraulic presses for the metal and scrap recyclers.