Steel is one of the most widely recycled materials worldwide and a key value driver in demolition, dismantling, and recycling projects. Today, the economic and environmental performance of steel recycling is increasingly determined not only by the quantity recovered, but by how effectively the material is prepared directly on site.
Modern demolition requires controlled dismantling, early material separation, and predictable processing workflows. In particular, correct cut length, clean separation from mineral fractions, and high throughput play a decisive role in the acceptance, efficiency, and value of steel at recycling facilities.
Hydraulic scrap shears enable contractors and recycling companies to cut steel structures, beams, profiles, and pipes into recycler-ready dimensions directly at the point of demolition. This reduces the need for secondary processing, limits transport volumes, and improves overall logistics efficiency. Compared to thermal cutting, mechanical processing also contributes to lower emissions, reduced fire risk, and improved site safety.
ACDE® Europe supports this development with its ASS-Series scrap shears, designed for continuous use in steel dismantling and recycling applications. The series combines high cutting performance with robust construction, consistent cut geometry, and fast cycle times to support high-throughput material processing under demanding conditions.
Steel recycling rarely operates in isolation. In practice, scrap shears are often combined with sorting and demolition grapples, crushers, or pulverisers to enable efficient separation of steel, concrete, and mixed materials. ACDE® Europe provides integrated attachment concepts to support these complete demolition and recycling workflows.
To ensure operational reliability, ACDE® Europe maintains ASS-Series scrap shears in stock, along with the most commonly required spare and wear parts, at its EU logistics centre in the Netherlands. This allows short delivery times, fast parts availability, and technical support through ACDE® Europe’s European dealer network.
Efficient steel recycling begins on site. With the right processing tools, contractors and recyclers can increase material value, reduce costs, and improve sustainability performance throughout the demolition process.
Partener Principal
MATEK Build Smart