1600kN Y83-160 Scrap Metal Baler With 400 × 400 Mm Bales For Small And Medium

1600kN Y83-160 Scrap Metal Baler With 400 × 400 Mm Bales For Small And Medium Recycling Yards

Product Overview

The Y83-160 scrap metal baler is designed for recycling companies that need to compress loose ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into dense, transportable bales. With a nominal force of 1600 kN, a 1600 × 1000 × 800 mm compression chamber, and an output capacity of approximately 2–3 tons per hour, it offers a practical balance between productivity, energy consumption, and installation space.

The machine can produce compact rectangular bales with a 350 × 350 mm or 400 × 400 mm cross-section. Bale length can be adjusted within the specified range to suit different storage, transportation, and furnace-charging requirements.

Its hydraulic turn-out discharge system removes finished bales without additional lifting equipment inside the compression chamber. This straightforward design makes the Y83-160 suitable for small and medium scrap yards, manufacturing plants, foundries, and metal collection centers.

Cause

Loose metal scrap is difficult and expensive to manage. Thin steel offcuts, light metal sheets, cans, wires, and stamping waste occupy considerable storage space despite their relatively low weight.

Irregular scrap also creates empty spaces inside trucks and containers, reducing transport efficiency. Manual loading is time-consuming, while loose material can scatter during storage and handling. Foundries and steel mills may also prefer compact scrap with a consistent size for easier weighing and furnace feeding.

Solution

The Y83-160 hydraulic metal baler compresses irregular scrap into dense rectangular bales. Its three-direction compression process controls the material inside the chamber and gradually reduces its volume.

A 30 kW hydraulic system provides stable pressing power without the high energy demand of larger-capacity equipment. The machine is especially suitable for businesses that require reliable daily production but do not need an oversized industrial baling line.

Key advantages include:

• Compact structure for workshops with limited space
• 1600 kN pressing force for common metal scrap
• Approximately 2–3 tons per hour processing capacity
• Two standard bale cross-section options
• Turn-out discharge for convenient bale removal
• Hydraulic drive with stable and controlled movement
• Simple hand-valve operation and easy maintenance

Specifications

Application

The Y83-160 metal baler can process:

• Light steel scrap and sheet offcuts
• Stamping and punching waste
• Steel wires and small profiles
• Aluminum cans and aluminum scrap
• Copper offcuts and light non-ferrous metals
• Empty metal drums with safe openings
• Household appliance shells and similar thin scrap

The material should be free from sealed containers, explosive objects, and other hazardous items before loading.

How It Works

The operator loads loose scrap into the compression chamber and closes the chamber cover. Hydraulic cylinders compress the material from multiple directions until it reaches the required bale dimensions and density.

After compression, the chamber opens and the turn-out mechanism discharges the finished bale. The operator can then begin the next loading cycle. Hand-valve control allows each movement to be managed directly, making operation easy to understand and convenient for adjustment.

How To Choose

The Y83-160 is recommended for facilities processing approximately 2–3 tons of light or medium-density metal scrap per hour. Model selection should consider the scrap type, maximum material dimensions, required bale size, daily working hours, and available electrical supply.

Buyers who process larger structural scrap or require higher hourly capacity may need a 200-ton or 250-ton baler. If the material is mainly light sheet metal, cans, and manufacturing offcuts, the Y83-160 can offer a more economical investment and lower operating cost.

Providing material photos, dimensions, and estimated daily volume helps confirm whether the machine is suitable.

FAQ

What is the weight of each finished bale?

Bale weight depends on the material type, original density, feeding quantity, and selected bale size. A trial with the customer’s material is the most reliable way to estimate bale weight.

Can the Y83-160 bale aluminum and copper?

Yes. It can compress suitable aluminum, copper, and other non-ferrous scrap. However, capacity and bale density will differ from those of steel scrap.

Does the machine require a special foundation?

A stable reinforced concrete foundation is required. Detailed installation and foundation information can be supplied before delivery.

Is automatic PLC control available?

The standard configuration uses hand-valve control. PLC or remote-control options can be evaluated according to the buyer’s operating requirements.

Can the voltage and frequency be customized?

Yes. The motor and electrical system can be configured according to the voltage, frequency, and three-phase power standard of the destination country.