Harris Shear Finds Home on Garden Street

A new Harris BSH-22-883-B-3 shear is now on the job at Garden Street Iron & Metal in Cincinnati. The scrap processing machine was designed and built by the Harris Press & Shear division of Harris Waste Management Group Inc., Peachtree City, Ga.

The shear went online in summer of 2006 and features Harris’ “B” Series hydraulic unit, as well as an upgraded control and production management system.

Harris BSH Shears feature a patented “Tuck-and-Fold” compression box designed to densify material before it is sheared. The “Tuck-and-Fold” box is also designed to reduce the amount of cutting torch work needed in pre-preprocessing, allowing faster feeding and greater production.

Harris BSH shears are available in capacities up to 2,200 tons. When operating under optimum conditions, the shear has the capability of processing up to 20 input tons per hour of miscellaneous auto scrap, No. 1 and 2 heavy melting scrap, selected freight car and ship sections, as well as shapes, pipe, plate and other steel mill scrap, according to the company.

“We currently operate several pieces of Harris equipment and we have evaluated each investment very carefully,” says Earl Weber Jr. of Garden Street.

“Garden Street Iron & Metal and the Weber Family have been loyal Harris customers for a number of years,” notes Harris Vice President Doug Sebastian. “Their faith in Harris’ equipment and personnel is a valuable reward and a testament to our strong relationship.”

Garden Street Iron & Metal owns and operates six full-service recycling facilities in Ohio and Florida. Garden Street is family-owned and committed to its customers by providing the best service in scrap removal and processing. They provide their utmost attention to their suppliers and consumers and have a focus on protecting the environment.

Harris Waste Management Group Inc. designs, manufactures and supports scrap processing, recycling and waste handling equipment. More information on the company can be found at www.harriswaste.com.