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RECYCLING & SCRAP PROCESSING

WHERE OUR PROVEN BOLTING SOLUTIONS SET THE STANDARD IN CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

TorcUP industrial bolting solutions are essential for the recycling and scrap processing industry, where heavy machinery is subject to extreme vibration, shock loads, and intense operational stresses.

KEY MACHINERY AND APPLICATION POINTS

Mobile Steel Shears

Mobile shears are large, heavy-duty attachments used extensively in scrap yards that require frequent maintenance to remain operational.

  • Maintenance Requirements: Most shears require daily re-torquing, with requirements often reaching 3,000+ lbf-ft.

  • Preferred Tooling: The Volta series (VT-2000, VT-3000, and VT-6000) battery-powered wrenches are the standard choice for these applications.

  • Specialized Accessories: Technicians often use Standard or Extended Lathe Arms to reach "troublesome" offset bolts on the shear frames. Sliding reaction arms (7-inch or 13-inch) are also preferred alternatives.

  • Manufacturer Compliance: These solutions have been tested with equipment from major manufacturers including Genesis, LaBounty, and Fortress.

Recycle Balers and Crushers

Processing equipment from companies such as CMC, Harris American, and Lefort America relies on precise high-torque bolting for structural integrity.

  • Tooling Setup: The VT-3000 battery tool paired with either a Sliding Reaction Arm or a Lathe Arm is the most common configuration.

  • Fastener Specifics: These applications frequently utilize Hex Allen bit sockets, specifically the 1” x 22mm assembly.

Shredders and Hammer Mills

The largest scrap processing units require massive torque to handle the most demanding materials.

  • Scrap Shredders: For metal shredders, a TU-7 hydraulic wrench is used to secure 3-inch bearing hold-down nuts on the drum. This application requires 3,400 lbf-ft of torque and must withstand constant shock loads and debris.

  • Hammer Mill Car Crushers: These massive machines use TX-2 low-profile hydraulic wrenches to tighten the bolts that hold the sides of the mill together. Due to the intense operational stress, these bolts must be re-tightened to 1,500–2,000 lbf-ft after every few tons of production.

Rock Breakers

Rock breakers generate continuous vibration and impact, necessitating regular re-torquing of critical components.

  • Recommended Setup: Pistol Grip tools (like the Raptor or VT series) are the preferred choice due to their excellent clearance and ability to handle torque requirements that generally stay under 6,000 lbf-ft.

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