1) Project Background: Why Turkish yards are pushing for “standard bales + faster loading”
In Turkey, scrap handling is often closely tied to tight trucking schedules, limited yard space, and consistent feedstock requirements from downstream steelmaking and trading channels. Mixed scrap—light structural pieces, workshop offcuts, and irregular loose material—can quickly create bottlenecks when it remains uncompressed: stockpiles spread out, handling time increases, and trucks leave with avoidable “air gaps.” That’s why more Turkish operators are prioritizing standardized bale output to improve stacking, storage order, and dispatch speed. In this environment, upgrading to a reliable hydraulic metal baler becomes a practical step toward smoother daily yard flow.
2) Customer Profile & Application Needs
A Turkey-based scrap processing customer wanted a straightforward capacity and workflow upgrade without adding complexity. Their goals were:
Produce consistent bales for cleaner stacking and more efficient truck/container loading.
Reduce repeated re-handling of loose scrap to ease yard congestion.
Maintain stable cycle performance to support predictable dispatch timing.
Keep operation and maintenance simple for shift teams.
3) Solution Delivered: Y83-250 (Turn-Out) Metal Baler
To match these requirements, the customer purchased 1 unit of Y83-250 (turn-out) metal baler. As a hydraulic scrap baling press, this model is designed to compress loose scrap into uniform bales, supporting a more repeatable “sort → feed → bale → stack → load” routine. For Turkish yards seeking operational clarity, a well-sized metal hydraulic baler machine can deliver visible benefits quickly: better yard order, easier loading, and more consistent outbound shipments.
4) Specification Table (Quotation Configuration)
Item
Specification
Model
Y83-250 (turn-out) Metal Baler
Nominal Force
2500 kN
Hydraulic System Pressure
25 MPa
Press Box Size (L×W×H)
2000 × 1400 × 900 mm
Bale Size (L×W×H)
(–800) × 500 × 500 mm
Cycle Time
Approx. 120 sec
Capacity
About 4.5–5.0 ton/h
Hydraulic Pump
160YCY14-1B; nominal pressure 31.5 MPa; nominal outflow 160 ml/r; 2 sets
Motor
Y200L2-6; 970 rpm; 22 kW; 2 sets
Main Cylinder
YG340/220-1000; stroke 1000 mm; 1 pc
Side Cylinders
YG240/160-1580; 1200 kN × 2; stroke 1580 mm; 2 pcs
Top Cover Cylinder
YG200/140-1350; 800 kN; stroke 1350 mm; 1 pc
Bale Turn-Out Cylinder
YG125/80-395; 80 kN; stroke 395 mm; 1 pc
Overall Size
About 5900 × 2250 × 2200 mm
Weight
About 19.5 ton
5) On-Site Workflow: Where the upgrade changed the rhythm first
After commissioning, the customer positioned the industrial scrap baler at the key handoff point between sorting and shipping:
Loose scrap is staged near the press box for quicker feeding.
The baling cycle stays predictable, helping operators plan loading windows more accurately.
Uniform bales move to a dedicated stacking zone, making forklift/crane routes clearer and reducing traffic conflicts near the loading bay.
In practice, this layout helps Turkish yards reduce “stop-and-go” movement caused by loose scrap piles and makes outbound logistics easier to execute.
6) Customer Feedback: What improved first in daily operations
Early operational feedback typically focuses on practical, visible improvements:
Cleaner stacking and smoother loading: consistent bale dimensions make it easier to build stable stacks and load trucks with fewer voids—exactly what a hydraulic metal baler is meant to achieve.
Less internal congestion: fewer re-handling steps and clearer material flow reduced traffic conflicts during busy hours.
More predictable dispatch planning: with an ~120-second cycle and stable output rhythm, scheduling trucks became simpler and more reliable.
7) Key Takeaway for Turkey & Nearby Markets
This project reflects a common upgrade logic: when yard space and loading efficiency matter, investing in a single, properly sized hydraulic metal baler can unlock better order, faster dispatch, and more consistent bale quality. For operators who want standardized output without building a complex processing line, the Y83-250 metal hydraulic baler is a strong reference point.
1) Project Background: Why Botswana yards are scaling “standard bales + faster dispatch”
In Botswana, many recycling yards serve a wide radius of suppliers, so inbound scrap often arrives in mixed batches—light steel offcuts, small structural pieces, and workshop returns. When material stays loose, it quickly consumes yard space, slows forklift/crane movement, and creates loading inefficiency. As freight and handling costs remain a constant pressure, more operators are strengthening one core capability: producing standardized bales that are easier to stack, store, and ship. In this context, expanding capacity with multiple baling stations has become a practical way to stabilize daily production.
2) Customer Profile & Application Needs
This Botswana-based customer wanted to increase daily throughput without making the process complicated for operators. Their priorities were:
Add capacity in a scalable way by running four identical machines in parallel.
Produce consistent bale dimensions for neater stacking and faster truck dispatch.
Keep operation and maintenance simple, with predictable cycle performance.
Improve yard flow by reducing waiting time at the baling step.
3) Solution Delivered: 4 × Y83-160 Turn-Out Metal Baler (350×350 Bale Output)
To support the expansion plan, the customer purchased four units of Y83-160 (turn-out) metal balers. Running multiple identical stations helps the yard balance shifts and keep production moving during peak inflow. For busy yards, this “multi-unit” approach also adds resilience—routine maintenance on one unit doesn’t stop the entire workflow.
Just as importantly, the project focuses on standardizing output. With the Y83-160 configuration, the yard can turn loose scrap into consistent bales and build a cleaner “sort → feed → bale → stack → load” routine. This is exactly where a hydraulic metal baling machine creates value: less volume, more order, and smoother dispatch.
4) Specification Table (Quotation Configuration)
Item
Specification
Model
Y83-160 (turn-out) Metal Baler
Nominal Force
1600 kN
Hydraulic System Pressure
25 MPa
Press Box Size (L×W×H)
1600 × 1000 × 800 mm
Bale Size (L×W×H)
(400–600) × 350 × 350 mm
Cycle Time
Approx. 140 sec
Hydraulic Pump
160YCY14-1B; 31.5 MPa; 160 ml/r
Motors
Y200L2-6; 970 rpm; 22 kW; 2 sets
Main Cylinder
YG280/200-700; stroke 700 mm; 1 pc
Side Cylinder
YG250/160-1300; stroke 1300 mm; 1 pc
Top Cover Cylinder
YG160/120-1220; stroke 1220 mm; 1 pc
Bale Turn-Out Cylinder
YG110/60-380; stroke 380 mm; 1 pc
Overall Size
5500 × 2250 × 2000 mm
Weight
10.5 ton
5) On-Site Workflow: Why four stations improved yard rhythm first
After commissioning, the yard organized material flow into parallel stations:
A sorting and staging area for loose scrap
Four baling points running the same operating logic
A stacking zone for uniform bales ready for loading
With four machines, the customer can allocate different scrap streams to different stations, or run the same material across all four during peak days. This reduces internal queueing, improves traffic flow, and helps trucks load on schedule. In practice, a hydraulic metal compactor deployed as multiple stations is often the simplest way to raise throughput without adding complex automation.
6) Customer Feedback: What improved first in daily operations
Early feedback focused on visible day-to-day improvements:
Cleaner stacking and faster dispatch: uniform 350×350 bales stack neatly, making loading plans easier.
Less congestion during peak inflow: four stations reduced waiting time at the baling step and stabilized the daily rhythm.
More predictable production planning: consistent cycle performance made shift scheduling and truck dispatch more reliable.
For the customer, the key benefit wasn’t only higher output—it was a smoother process. A well-matched hydraulic scrap baler reduces re-handling and makes yard operations more repeatable.
7) Key Takeaway for Southern Africa Scrap Operators
This Botswana project reflects a practical scaling strategy: instead of relying on one single station, adding multiple standardized machines increases throughput, improves operational resilience, and simplifies training and maintenance. For yards targeting consistent bale output and stable dispatch, a multi-unit setup of a metal hydraulic baling press is a proven approach—especially when combined with standardized bale size and predictable cycle time.
1) Project Background: Why Egypt yards are scaling “standard bales + faster yard flow”
In Egypt, many scrap yards sit close to dense industrial zones where inbound scrap volume can swing sharply by week. Mixed steel offcuts, light structural scrap, and workshop returns often arrive loose—taking up space, slowing forklift/grapple movement, and making truck loading less efficient. As competition increases, more Egyptian recyclers are focusing on one practical upgrade: producing standardized bales so stacking, storage, and shipping become predictable. In this environment, a reliable metal baler is not just a machine—it becomes the foundation of yard order and daily throughput.
2) Customer Profile & Application Needs
This Egypt-based customer wanted a scalable solution to handle daily inflow with less bottleneck risk. Their key requirements were:
Increase capacity without over-complicating the workflow—hence choosing three units instead of one oversized line.
Produce consistent bale dimensions for easier stacking and smoother dispatch.
Keep operation simple for shift teams and maintenance planning.
Ensure stable cycle performance for routine truck loading.
3) Solution Delivered: 3 × Y83-160 Metal Baler (Turn-out Type)
To match the yard’s expansion plan, Jiangsu Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. supplied three units of Y83-160 metal baler (turn-out type). With multiple identical machines, the customer can run parallel baling stations, balance shifts, and keep production moving even if one unit is offline for routine service—an important advantage for busy yards that can’t afford stoppages.
Just as importantly, the Y83-160 metal baler is designed to produce repeatable bale output, helping the customer standardize internal handling and shipping routines. In day-to-day practice, the Y83-160 metal baler supports a cleaner “sort → feed → bale → stack → load” flow with fewer interruptions.
4) Specification Table (Quotation Configuration)
Item
Specification
Model
Y83-160 (turn-out) Metal Baler
Nominal Force
1600 kN
Hydraulic System Pressure
25 MPa
Press Box Size (L×W×H)
1600 × 1000 × 800 mm
Bale Size (L×W×H)
(400–600) × 400 × 400 mm
Cycle Time
Approx. 160 sec
Hydraulic Pump
80YCY14-1B, nominal pressure 31.5 MPa, nominal outflow 80 ml/r
Motor
22 kW, 960 rpm
Weight (per unit)
About 10,000 kg
Main Cylinder
YG250/160-600, stroke 600 mm
Side Cylinder
YG250/160-1050, stroke 1050 mm
Top Cover Cylinder
YG160/120-1050, stroke 1050 mm
Bale Turn-Out Cylinder
YG90/50-390, stroke 390 mm
5) On-Site Workflow: Why three metal balers changed the rhythm first
After commissioning, the customer organized the layout into multiple parallel “mini-lines”:
One area for sorting and staging loose scrap
Three baling points running the same operating logic
A dedicated stacking zone for uniform bales ready for loading
With three metal baler stations, the yard can allocate different scrap streams to different machines (or run the same material across all three during peak days). This reduces internal waiting time, minimizes traffic conflicts, and keeps trucks moving on schedule.
6) Customer Feedback: What improved first in daily operations
Early feedback focused on practical, visible changes:
Smoother dispatch and stacking: uniform 400×400 bales stack more neatly, making loading plans easier to execute.
Less congestion during peak inflow: three Y83-160 metal baler units reduced queueing at the baling step and helped stabilize the yard’s daily rhythm.
More predictable production: consistent cycle timing made shift planning and truck scheduling easier, especially when inbound scrap spikes.
7) Key Takeaway for Egypt & North Africa Scrap Yards
This project reflects a common scaling strategy: instead of relying on one single station, adding multiple standardized metal balers can increase throughput, improve operational resilience, and simplify training and maintenance. For yards targeting consistent bale output and a stable shipping rhythm, the Y83-160 metal baler is a practical reference—especially when deployed as a multi-unit capacity upgrade.