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Shear/balers are highly sophisticated pieces of equipment made up of several mechanical systems and a number of components with narrow operating specifications. While these machines look robust and ...

When shopping for a hydraulic ferrous shear, one manufacturer suggest taking a look at the the basic components common to all systems. When purchasing or replacing a hydraulic shear, the scrap ...