Market Background

In the US scrap recycling market, operators are constantly balancing freight cost per ton, labor efficiency, and tight truck loading schedules. When mixed scrap remains loose—light structural pieces, workshop offcuts, and irregular bundles—it quickly expands across the yard, blocks equipment routes, and forces repeated re-handling. The result is predictable: slower loading, more “air gaps” in outbound trucks/containers, and a dispatch rhythm that becomes harder to control. That’s why many US yards are shifting toward standardized bales: consistent bale size improves stacking stability, increases loading density, and makes shipping plans easier to execute day after day.

Customer & Application Scenario

A US-based scrap processor wanted a practical upgrade for daily processing of loose mixed scrap. Their goal was not to build a complex line, but to add one reliable station that could:

• Produce uniform bales for easier stacking and tighter loading

• Reduce repeated re-handling and improve yard organization

• Support predictable truck loading windows with stable cycle performance

• Run with PLC automatic control with remote, while keeping hand valve control as a practical backup for operators

Our Solution

To match these requirements, Jiangsu Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. supplied 1 unit of the Y83-250 turn-out type hydraulic metal baler. The turn-out discharge style helps operators clear finished bales efficiently and keep the working zone clean, supporting a smoother “sort → feed → bale → stack → load” workflow. By converting bulky loose scrap into consistent bales, the yard can reduce stockpile sprawl and improve outbound loading density—without changing the rest of the site layout.

Customer Feedback (Early Operation)

After commissioning, the customer highlighted three practical improvements:

1. Cleaner stacking and faster loading: standardized bales made it easier to build stable stacks and load trucks with fewer voids.

2. Less internal congestion: fewer “pick-move-reposition” steps reduced traffic conflicts near the loading bay.

3. More predictable dispatch planning: consistent cycle timing helped the team align baling output with truck arrival windows.

Summary (Key Technical Parameters Included)

To support selection, layout planning, and ROI evaluation, the customer focused on these core specifications:

Customer Feedback (What mattered most)

The customer’s takeaway was simple: standard bale output improved shipping discipline. Once bales were consistent in size and easier to handle, the site spent less time “managing piles” and more time moving product out—especially during peak inbound days.

Conclusion

This US project shows why a properly sized turn-out type hydraulic metal baler remains a strong choice for yards focused on standardized bales and smoother dispatch. With a 2000×1400×900 mm press box, (≤800)×500×500 mm bale size, ~120-second cycle, and 4.5–5.0 ton/h throughput, the Y83-250 helps convert loose scrap into a more loadable, stackable product form—supporting higher loading density, clearer yard flow, and more predictable daily shipping.