The new class in efficiency.

In 2008, we combined our expertise and the feedback from our customers in a shear specially designed for medium-sized volumes. Our developers were instructed to achieve an optimum cost-benefit ratio; “efficiency“ was the word most frequently used in the performance specifications.

The result is a shear that, once again, is the epitome of efficiency, versatility and a long service life.

The new LUC. It’s a Metso Lindemann.

We haven’t invested years of development just to make it like everyone else does. We want to make it better.

Higher efficiency through intelligent hydraulic management.

A single control block for the entire machine harmonizes the cutting process and is less prone to problems. The combination of high and low pressure pumps incorporating an optimized switching sequence results in faster working cycles with reduced installed driving power. All high-pressure pipes are bent instead of being welded, as is usual, so that flow losses are minimized and weak points which could result in leaks are avoided.

Higher efficiency through a protected drive unit.

The control system switchgear, together with the electric or diesel drive is installed in a container. A separate pump room is, therefore, redundant and the most critical and valuable parts of the machine are protected from falling pieces of scrap and extreme weather conditions.

Higher efficiency through less downtime.

Highly abrasion-resistant Lindur wear plates protect all parts of the machine coming in contact with scrap. A feature unique to Lindemann: All wear plates are bolted on and can, therefore, be replaced quickly.

Higher efficiency through precise cutting.

Position monitoring is achieved by non-contact sensors that are easier to service than conventional proximity switches. Integrated path measuring systems are used in the stamper and shear cylinder, as well as in the lid and side compression cylinders. The pusher cylinder is monitored by a protected laser system. This constant monitoring guarantees the precision of the pressing and cutting processes.

Higher efficiency during the cutting process.

A breaker bar exerts forces on brittle material in such a way that it will break, even before contact with the upper blade. As a result, wear and the shearing force required are considerably reduced. The blade slide is arranged in an adjustable V-shaped ledge that permits the transfer of shear force with incomparable precision. The shock relief damper reduces the forces that ensue during the cutting process and results in a longer service life of the moving parts.

Higher efficiency through over-stroking.

The side compactor and the lid compress the scrap more than the cutting opening requires. This produces an exceptional density in the baled scrap and reduces wear when pushing.

Flexibility and service – for higher efficiency during the complete process

Higher efficiency through location flexibility.

Since the shear concept dispenses with a pump room, the new LUC can be relocated with relatively little effort due to the integrated transport device.

Higher efficiency through planned service.

A hydraulic blade tensioning device with online monitoring can reduce the downtime by half when changing blades.

The PLC system allows effective monitoring of the hydraulic system to detect even the smallest leaks and defects at an early stage.