Cost-Effective Metal Chip Briquetting Press Y83-3150 Φ125×(50-60)mm Briquette Size for Metal Fabrication Plants and Chips Recycling

Cost-Effective Metal Chip Briquetting Press Y83-3150 Φ125×(50-60)mm Briquette Size for Metal Fabrication Plants and Chips Recycling

The Y83-3150 Scrap Briquetting Press is a hydraulic metal briquetting machine designed for compressing cast iron sawdust, metal chips, turnings, and loose machining waste into dense cylindrical briquettes. With a nominal force of 3150kN and a briquette size of Φ125×50–60mm, this machine helps recycling companies, foundries, machining workshops, and metal processing plants reduce storage space, improve material handling efficiency, and increase the value of recyclable metal waste.

For buyers handling cast iron sawdust or mixed metal chips, loose scrap is often difficult to store, transport, and remelt. It occupies large floor space, causes oil leakage problems, and may lead to high transportation costs due to low bulk density. The Y83-3150 hydraulic briquetting press solves these problems by pressing loose metal waste into compact, uniform, and easy-to-stack briquettes.

The machine adopts hydraulic drive, offering stable operation, low vibration, safe performance, and reliable long-term use. It can be operated manually or upgraded to PLC semi-automatic operation according to the customer’s production habits. With a 22kW motor and a reference capacity of around 1200kg/h for cast iron sawdust, this model is suitable for medium-scale metal recycling and foundry return material preparation.

Cause

Many metal processing factories generate large quantities of cast iron sawdust, steel chips, aluminum chips, copper chips, or machining turnings every day. If these materials are stored loosely, several problems can appear:

• Loose chips occupy too much factory space

• Transportation costs increase because material volume is large

• Oil and coolant residues can create environmental and safety concerns

• Small particles are easy to scatter during handling

• Loose scrap is less efficient for furnace charging and remelting

For foundries and scrap recycling companies, improving the density of metal chips is not only a storage solution but also a way to improve material recovery value and operational efficiency.

Solution

The Y83-3150 Scrap Briquetting Press compresses loose metal chips into high-density cylindrical briquettes. Compared with untreated scrap chips, briquettes are cleaner, easier to transport, easier to store, and more suitable for remelting operations.

Key benefits include:

• High-density briquettes for reduced transportation and storage costs

• Stable hydraulic drive with low vibration and reliable performance

• Manual or PLC semi-automatic operation available

• Simple foundation requirements for easier installation

• Suitable for cast iron sawdust and various metal chip recycling applications

• Improved workshop cleanliness and scrap management

• Better furnace charging efficiency and material utilization

For customers seeking a practical and long-lasting briquetting solution, the Y83-3150 provides an excellent balance between capacity, pressing force, energy consumption, and operational reliability.

Specifications

Application

The Y83-3150 Scrap Briquetting Press is widely used in industries where loose metal chips need to be compacted before storage, transportation, sale, or remelting.

Typical users include:

• Foundries processing cast iron sawdust

• CNC machining workshops

• Automotive parts manufacturers

• Metal fabrication plants

• Steel processing companies

• Scrap metal recycling centers

• Mechanical engineering factories

The machine is particularly effective for cast iron sawdust, transforming loose and difficult-to-handle waste into compact briquettes that are easy to stack, transport, and charge into melting furnaces.

How It Works

The working process begins when metal chips, cast iron sawdust, or machining turnings are loaded into the compression chamber. The hydraulic system then drives the main cylinder to apply strong pressure to the material. Under the 3150kN nominal force, the loose scrap is compressed into dense cylindrical briquettes measuring Φ125×50–60mm.

Once the briquette reaches the required density, it is discharged from the machine and can be directly stored, transported, sold, or remelted. The hydraulic drive system ensures smooth operation, low vibration, and consistent briquette quality.

Compared with traditional handling methods, briquetting significantly improves material management efficiency while reducing transportation and storage expenses.

How To Choose

Selecting the right briquetting machine requires evaluating several important factors:

Material Type
Different metals have different compression characteristics. Cast iron sawdust, steel chips, aluminum chips, and copper chips may require different production capacities and configurations.

Production Capacity
Estimate the amount of metal waste generated per hour. The Y83-3150 offers a reference capacity of approximately 1200kg/h for cast iron sawdust.

Operation Preference
Customers can choose manual control for simple operation or PLC semi-automatic control for improved productivity and reduced labor intensity.

Workshop Layout
Available installation space, feeding methods, and material handling systems should be considered before selecting equipment.

Future Expansion
Many customers choose slightly larger models to accommodate future production growth and avoid equipment replacement in a short period.

WANSHIDA engineers can provide customized recommendations based on actual material conditions, production targets, workshop layout, and local power supply requirements.

FAQ

Q1: What materials can the Y83-3150 process?

The machine is suitable for cast iron sawdust, steel chips, metal turnings, aluminum chips, copper chips, and various machining waste materials generated during industrial production.

Q2: What is the finished briquette size?

The standard briquette size is Φ125×50–60mm, which is easy to handle, transport, store, and remelt.

Q3: Is PLC automatic control available?

Yes. Customers can choose either manual operation or PLC semi-automatic operation according to their production requirements and budget.

Q4: Does the machine require a complicated foundation?

No. The Y83-3150 only requires a simple underground footing, making installation relatively easy and cost-effective.

Q5: Why should metal chips be briquetted instead of sold loose?

Briquetting reduces storage space requirements, lowers transportation costs, improves workshop cleanliness, minimizes material loss, and increases the value of recyclable metal scrap.