Efficient 2500kN Scrap Briquetting Press Y83-2500 for Cast Iron Sawdust and

Product Specification

Efficient 2500kN Scrap Briquetting Press Y83-2500 for Cast Iron Sawdust and Metal Chips Recycling
Product Overview

The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press is a hydraulic metal chip briquetting machine designed for recycling cast iron sawdust, steel chips, aluminum chips, copper chips, and other loose metal shavings generated from machining, cutting, drilling, milling, and turning processes. With a 2500kN nominal force, Φ100×(50–80)mm briquette size, and a processing capacity of about 800kg/h for cast iron sawdust, this machine helps metal processing factories and recycling plants convert loose metal chips into dense, easy-to-handle cylindrical briquettes.

For many machining workshops and foundries, metal chips are not waste with no value. They are recyclable raw materials. However, when metal chips remain loose, they are difficult to store, easy to scatter, and often contain cutting oil or coolant. Loose chips also occupy more space, increase transport cost, and may reduce resale value. The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press solves these problems by compressing loose metal chips into high-density briquettes, making storage, transportation, remelting, and resale much more efficient.

This model adopts a hydraulic drive system, ensuring stable operation, low vibration, safe performance, and reliable long-term use. The machine can be operated by manual control or PLC semi-automatic control, allowing customers to choose the operation mode according to their labor arrangement, budget, and production requirements. With 18.5kW motor power, the machine offers a practical balance between compression force, output, and energy consumption.

For customers who need to reduce metal chip volume, recover cutting fluid, improve furnace feeding efficiency, or increase the recycling value of machining waste, the Y83-2500 is a cost-effective and reliable briquetting solution. It is especially suitable for foundries, metalworking plants, CNC machining workshops, bearing factories, auto parts factories, and recycling companies that handle cast iron sawdust and metal chips regularly.

Cause

In metal processing industries, large amounts of metal chips and sawdust are produced every day. These materials may look small and light, but they create many practical problems for factories and recycling companies.

Common problems include:

• Loose metal chips occupy too much workshop or warehouse space
• Material is easy to scatter during storage and transportation
• Cutting oil or coolant may remain inside loose chips
• Transport loading quantity is low because the material is fluffy
• Loose chips are inconvenient for furnace feeding and remelting
• Recycling value may be reduced due to poor material shape and handling difficulty
• Manual collection and cleaning require extra labor cost

For customers who handle cast iron sawdust or metal shavings every day, leaving the material loose means higher storage pressure, more transportation waste, and lower recycling efficiency. A briquetting press is needed to turn these loose chips into compact briquettes with better handling and reuse value.

Solution

The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press compresses loose metal chips into cylindrical briquettes with a size of Φ100×(50–80)mm. After briquetting, the material becomes more compact, cleaner, and easier to store, transport, weigh, sell, or feed into a melting furnace.

Compared with loose chips, briquettes have several clear advantages. They reduce storage volume, improve loading efficiency, reduce material loss during handling, and make the recycling process more standardized. For foundries and smelting plants, briquetted metal chips can also improve furnace feeding convenience and reduce oxidation loss during remelting.

Main advantages of the Y83-2500 include:

• 2500kN nominal force for strong compression performance
• Φ100mm briquette diameter suitable for common metal chip recycling needs
• 800kg/h capacity for cast iron sawdust to support continuous production
• Hydraulic drive system for stable operation and reliable performance
• Low vibration design for safer and smoother working conditions
• Manual or PLC semi-automatic operation to match different customer requirements
• 18.5kW motor power for practical energy consumption
• Suitable for factories that want to improve the value of metal chips and reduce handling cost

Specifications

Application

The Y83-2500 hydraulic scrap briquetting press is widely used in metal processing and recycling industries where large amounts of loose chips or sawdust are produced.

Typical application scenarios include:

• CNC machining workshops
• Foundries and casting plants
• Auto parts manufacturing factories
• Bearing and gear processing factories
• Metal cutting and drilling workshops
• Steel and iron processing plants
• Aluminum and copper machining factories
• Recycling companies handling metal chips and shavings
• Smelting plants requiring compact furnace charge material

This machine is especially suitable for cast iron sawdust, which is commonly produced during machining and cutting processes. It can also be used for other metal chips depending on material condition, particle size, moisture, and oil content. For customers who want to recover machining waste and improve recycling value, the Y83-2500 provides a practical and efficient solution.

How It Works

The operator feeds loose metal chips or cast iron sawdust into the feeding area of the briquetting press. Depending on the customer’s production arrangement, the machine can be operated manually or with a PLC semi-automatic control system.

After the material enters the compression chamber, the hydraulic system drives the pressing cylinder to compress the loose chips under strong pressure. The material is formed into a compact cylindrical briquette with a diameter of Φ100mm and a length of 50–80mm. During the compression process, the volume of the material is reduced, and the finished briquettes become easier to handle and store.

The hydraulic drive system ensures stable pressure output, smooth movement, and safe operation. Because the machine runs with low vibration and reliable hydraulic performance, it is suitable for long-term use in industrial working environments. A simple underground footing is needed to support stable installation and operation.

How To Choose

The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press is recommended if your factory or recycling plant wants to compress loose metal chips into compact briquettes for storage, transportation, resale, or remelting.

You can choose this model if:

• Your main material is cast iron sawdust or similar metal chips
• Your expected capacity is around 800kg/h for cast iron sawdust
• You need Φ100mm briquettes for easier handling or furnace feeding
• You want to reduce storage space for loose metal chips
• You want to improve the recycling value of machining waste
• You prefer hydraulic drive with stable operation and low vibration
• You need manual or PLC semi-automatic operation according to your labor conditions

Before choosing the final model, buyers should confirm the material type, chip size, moisture content, oil content, hourly capacity requirement, briquette size requirement, feeding method, workshop space, and power supply. These details are important because different metal chips may have different compression performance.

If your output requirement is higher, or if your material is more difficult to compress, a larger scrap briquetting press model may be more suitable. If your output is smaller, a lower-force model may help reduce investment cost. Choosing the right model can improve production efficiency while avoiding unnecessary machine investment.

FAQ

Q1: What materials can the Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press process?
The Y83-2500 is mainly suitable for cast iron sawdust, steel chips, aluminum chips, copper chips, metal shavings, and other machining waste. The actual briquetting effect depends on material type, particle size, oil content, and moisture condition.

Q2: Why should metal chips be made into briquettes?
Briquetting helps reduce material volume, save storage space, improve transport loading efficiency, reduce scattering loss, and increase recycling value. For foundries and smelting plants, briquettes are also easier to feed into the furnace than loose chips.

Q3: What is the capacity of this machine?
The capacity is about 800kg/h for cast iron sawdust. Actual output may vary depending on material type, feeding condition, chip size, and operation mode.

Q4: Can the machine use PLC semi-automatic operation?
Yes. The Y83-2500 can be equipped with manual operation or PLC semi-automatic operation. Manual operation is simple and cost-effective, while PLC semi-automatic operation can improve working convenience and reduce operator workload.

Q5: Does this machine require a special foundation?
The machine only needs a simple underground footing for stable installation. A proper foundation helps reduce movement, support long-term operation, and keep the briquetting process stable and safe.