Catalytic Shear

The best option for retrieving precious metals from a catalytic converter is with an ARE Industries Catalytic Shear machine. The 3/4" thick V-shaped blade on our catalytic shear machine easily cuts through a catalytic converter like soft butter and can be re-sharpened for long life. A heavy bolt on heat treated plate makes opening the converter mouth easy for catalyst removal into 55 gallon drums that fit under the machine.
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• 15 HP Power Unit 15 g.p.m. Pump w/50 gallon Reservoir
• I-Beam Frame Construction w/dual Hydraulic Cylinders Operated by Manual Hand Valve
• Heavy Duty Cam Roller Bearings on Blade holder

Catalytic Shear w/Stand

This is the same Catalytic Shear as above, built on a stand to allow the catalyst material to dump into a large bag for easy transport to a catalyst smelter. This machine also comes with a work platform and stairs for the operator to stand on.