We want to discuss a common industry question: what size wire chopper should you get? When people first contact us, they often aim for the largest model like a C4 or C5, envisioning substantial chopping volumes and material handling. This inclination is understandable, especially if they already have a consistent material source or captive material,…
About a decade ago, some customers visited us, including a couple of executives. As we passed by our alligator shear, one of them asked if they had any of those at their yards. The other executive mentioned they did have a few, but only at one of their facilities, despite being a large, successful scrapyard.…
We want to discuss the distinctions between a granulator, vertical mill, and touch upon the turbo mill and their respective applications. Granulators and wire choppers have long been synonymous, typically used together for four decades or so. Over time, granulators have predominantly featured D2 steel blades in various blade configurations—staggered tooth, flat, or scissor-cut. One…