Metal Briquetting Press

I. Product Introduction

A Metal Briquetting Press—also known as a metal baler or hydraulic briquetting machine—is a piece of equipment designed to compress scrap metal using a hydraulic system. By applying multi-directional pressure, it transforms loose materials—such as scrap steel, thin-gauge scrap, and metal shavings—into high-density, uniform metal bales. This significantly improves storage and transportation efficiency while reducing costs associated with smelting and recycling, making it an essential piece of equipment for the modern scrap metal recovery and metal recycling industry.

The machine operates on hydraulic transmission principles: a hydraulic pump delivers high-pressure oil through a valve assembly into a cylinder, driving a ram to exert multi-directional pressure (including side and main compression) on the material. Once the target pressure is reached, the system automatically maintains that pressure, ensuring consistent bale density and a uniform shape. Finally, the ram retracts, and the bale is ejected, completing one full operating cycle. Control options include manual, semi-automatic, or fully automatic modes.

II. Product Specifications (Reference values ​​for standard models)

- Nominal Pressure: 63–315 tons

- Feed Box Dimensions: Customized based on material requirements

- Bale Dimensions: Approx. 400 × 400 × 500 mm

- Bale Density: 1.8–2.5 t/m³

- Cycle Time: 60–180 seconds

- Motor Power: 15–90 kW

- Power Supply Voltage: 380V/440V (customizable)

- Control Mode: Manual / Semi-automatic / Fully automatic (PLC)

III. Product Advantages

1. High Compression Density: Through multi-directional compression (side and main pressure) combined with automatic pressure maintenance, the resulting bales are dense and uniform, leading to lower transportation and smelting costs.

2. Stable Hydraulic System: Equipped with high-quality pumps and valves, the system ensures steady pressure, a low failure rate, and easy maintenance.

3. High Operational Efficiency: Features short cycle times; optional automatic feeding systems can be integrated to enable continuous operation. 4. High Adaptability: Capable of processing materials such as scrap steel, vehicle bodies, color-coated steel sheets, and metal shavings (iron, aluminum, copper). An optional briquetting feature allows for the simultaneous recovery of cutting fluids.

5. Safe and Durable: Equipped with safety interlocks and overload protection; features a reinforced structural design for a long service life.

6. Flexible Customization: Hopper dimensions, tonnage, voltage, and the level of automation can all be tailored to specific requirements.

IV. Product Applications

Metal balers are widely used in sectors including scrap steel recycling, metal reclamation, furnace feed preparation for steel mills and foundries, automotive dismantling, metal processing, and non-ferrous metal recycling. They are frequently integrated with shredders and eddy-current separators to form complete "shredding–sorting–baling" resource recovery systems, helping clients increase material value while reducing logistics and smelting costs. Equipment can be custom-designed based on specific material characteristics and site conditions; please contact us to discuss your requirements.