High‑Volume Continuous‑Feed Shearing for Heavy Scrap
The TAURUS Blackline inclined shear system is engineered for continuous, high‑volume processing of heavy scrap, mixed scrap, and bulky demolition material. The updated TR Series — including the new TR‑VHD models with cutting forces up to 1,800 tons — delivers the power and durability required for profiles, pipes, steel sheets, rails, rebar, and bales. This generation of Blackline inclined shears has been fully revised and strengthened to meet the demands of modern scrap‑processing yards.
At the front of the system is the inclined, oscillating feed hopper, designed to move material efficiently toward the compression and cutting zone. The hopper is closed at the sides, open at the top, and built on a closed, inclined, oscillating base fitted with steps that reduce friction and assist gravity. A double‑acting cylinder provides additional push, ensuring smooth flow even with large, irregular scrap.
Material then enters the TRS double‑compression reducer, a continuous two‑ram system that vertically and laterally compresses the scrap. The first compression compacts material from top to bottom, while the second reduces width to fit the shear mouth. This combined action ensures consistent sizing and stable feeding, enabling a continuous cutting cycle without manual pre‑reduction.
The shear assembly features a heavy‑duty frame with a mobile blade holder, fixed blade holder, fixed guides, and high‑strength blades. A positive stop positions the scrap for accurate cutting length and prevents splinter escape during operation. With cutting widths up to 1,400 mm, lateral and vertical compression forces up to 500 tons, and installed power up to 950 kW, the Blackline TR Series achieves exceptional throughput — up to 100 tons per hour, depending on material.
A robust hydraulic power unit supports the system with forged‑steel manifolds, multi‑stage filtration, air‑oil cooling, and easy‑access pump groups. The tank is internally divided to optimize oil flow and air separation, ensuring long component life and stable hydraulic performance.
Together, the oscillating hopper, TRS reducer, and high‑force shear create a compact, foundation‑free system that concentrates weight where stress and wear occur. The machine can be loaded from both sides and operated by a single operator, making it a highly efficient solution for yards seeking high throughput, low operating cost, and continuous operation.
Next Steps for Your Metals Processing System
If you’re evaluating inclined shears or upgrading your scrap‑processing line to improve throughput, durability, or cutting performance, our engineering team is ready to support your project. We can review your material streams, discuss layout options, and outline the equipment configurations that align with your production goals.
When you’re ready to move forward, you can request a quote or book a consultation using our contact form to speak directly with an ERS engineer about your application. We’ll walk through your yard layout, throughput targets, and integration requirements to help you determine the right approach for your facility.
And if you want to validate performance before committing to a full system, you can send material for testing to our facility. Our team will run your feedstock through an ERS process flow and show you the cutting efficiency, material sizing, and system performance you can expect from a fully engineered solution.