18.5kW Metal Briquetting Press Hydraulic With 2500kN Nominal Force For Cast Iron Sawdust Recycling

Product Overview

The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press is a heavy-duty hydraulic briquetting machine designed for compressing loose metal chips, cast iron sawdust, steel turnings, aluminum scraps, copper chips, and other metal processing residues into dense cylindrical briquettes. With a 2500kN nominal force, Φ100×50–80mm briquette size, and an hourly capacity of around 800kg/h for cast iron sawdust, this model is suitable for recycling plants, metal machining workshops, foundries, steel processing factories, and scrap metal recovery companies that need to reduce material volume and improve the value of metal waste.

For many buyers, loose metal chips are difficult to store, transport, and remelt efficiently. They occupy too much space, contain cutting fluid or oil, and are easy to scatter during handling. The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press helps solve these problems by compressing loose metal swarf into compact briquettes without adding adhesive. The final briquettes are easier to stack, transport, sell, and return to the furnace for remelting.

This machine adopts a hydraulic drive system, giving it stable pressing force, smooth movement, low vibration, and reliable operation. Compared with manual handling or direct loose scrap transportation, briquetting can greatly improve storage efficiency and reduce transportation loss. The machine can be operated by manual control or PLC semi-automatic operation, allowing customers to choose the most suitable configuration according to labor cost, production rhythm, and factory management requirements.

One of the key advantages of the Y83-2500 is its practical and durable design. It only requires a simple underground footing, which makes installation easier for many factories. The structure is strong, the operation is safe, and the system is designed for continuous industrial use. For customers processing cast iron sawdust or machining chips, this model offers a strong balance between pressing force, power consumption, briquette density, and investment cost.

The 18.5kW motor power provides efficient hydraulic output while keeping energy consumption reasonable. The briquette diameter of Φ100mm is widely accepted in metal recycling and remelting applications, and the briquette height of 50–80mm allows flexible output depending on material condition and compression performance.

As a professional hydraulic equipment manufacturer, WANSHIDA can also provide customized support according to the buyer’s real material type, local voltage, feeding method, workshop layout, and daily production requirements.

Cause

Loose metal chips and cast iron sawdust often create several problems for metal processing factories and recycling companies.

First, loose chips have low bulk density and take up a large storage area. Even when the material weight is not very high, the occupied space can be considerable. This increases warehouse pressure and makes site management more difficult.

Second, loose metal swarf is inconvenient for transportation. During loading and unloading, small chips can fall out, causing material loss and safety risks. If the material contains oil or cutting fluid, it may also create environmental and handling problems.

Third, loose chips are not ideal for remelting. When light metal scraps are directly charged into the furnace, oxidation loss can increase, and the material may burn faster before fully melting. Dense briquettes can improve feeding stability and help customers recover more metal value.

Fourth, many buyers want to improve the resale value of scrap metal. Briquetted material is cleaner, more compact, easier to weigh, and easier for downstream buyers or foundries to use. This can make the material more attractive in the recycling market.

For these reasons, a hydraulic scrap briquetting press is not only a volume-reduction machine, but also a value-improvement solution for metal waste recycling.

Solution

The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press compresses loose metal sawdust and chips into compact cylindrical briquettes through strong hydraulic pressure. The machine helps customers turn scattered, low-density scrap into standardized briquettes that are easier to manage and sell.

Main advantages for buyers include:

Higher scrap value
Loose cast iron sawdust and metal chips are often sold at a lower price because they are difficult to handle. After briquetting, the material becomes more compact and professional-looking, which can improve its market acceptance.

Reduced storage space
Briquettes are much easier to stack than loose chips. This helps factories save warehouse space and keep the workshop cleaner.

Lower transportation loss
Compact briquettes are less likely to scatter during loading, unloading, and transportation. This helps reduce waste and improves delivery efficiency.

Better remelting performance
Dense briquettes are more suitable for furnace charging compared with loose metal chips. They can reduce burning loss and make material feeding more stable.

Stable hydraulic operation
The machine uses hydraulic drive, with stable movement, no strong vibration, and safe operation. It is suitable for industrial environments where reliability is important.

Flexible operation mode
Customers can choose manual operation or PLC semi-automatic operation. Manual control is suitable for simple production needs, while PLC semi-automatic operation can improve efficiency and reduce labor intensity.

Simple installation requirement
Only a simple underground footing is needed, helping buyers reduce installation difficulty and prepare the machine site more easily.

Specifications

Application

The Y83-2500 hydraulic scrap briquetting press is widely used in industries where large amounts of metal chips or sawdust are generated during cutting, drilling, turning, milling, and machining processes.

It is especially suitable for:

Foundries
Used for compressing cast iron sawdust, steel chips, and other metal residues before returning them to the furnace.

Machining workshops
Suitable for CNC machining factories, lathe processing plants, and metal parts manufacturers that produce large quantities of turning chips.

Scrap metal recycling centers
Helps recyclers upgrade loose metal scrap into compact briquettes for easier storage, transport, and resale.

Steel and metal processing plants
Used to handle production waste and reduce the volume of loose metal scraps.

Aluminum and copper processing factories
Can be used for non-ferrous metal chips, depending on material condition and required briquette density.

Automotive and machinery manufacturing plants
Suitable for factories producing cast iron, steel, and other machined components.

How It Works

The Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press uses a hydraulic pressing system to compress loose metal chips into dense cylindrical briquettes.

First, the operator feeds cast iron sawdust or metal chips into the compression chamber. After the chamber is filled, the hydraulic system drives the pressing cylinder to apply strong pressure to the material. Under the force of the main cylinder, the loose chips are compacted into a solid briquette with a diameter of Φ100mm and a height of around 50–80mm.

During the compression process, no adhesive is required. The machine relies on hydraulic pressure and material compaction to form briquettes. For some oily metal chips, part of the residual cutting fluid may also be squeezed out during pressing, helping improve material cleanliness.

After compression is completed, the briquette is discharged from the machine. The finished briquettes can then be collected, stacked, packed, sold, or sent back to the furnace for remelting.

The machine can be operated manually or configured with PLC semi-automatic control. Manual operation is simple and easy to maintain, while PLC semi-automatic control can make the working process smoother and more efficient.

How To Choose

When choosing a scrap briquetting press, buyers should not only look at the machine model. The correct selection depends on the real material condition, required capacity, briquette size, and production environment.

1. Confirm the material type
Different materials have different density and compression behavior. Cast iron sawdust, steel chips, aluminum chips, and copper chips may have different briquetting results. If the main material is cast iron sawdust, the Y83-2500 is a suitable option with a reference capacity of around 800kg/h.

2. Check the material size and moisture/oil content
Fine sawdust and short chips are usually easier to briquette than long, springy turnings. If the material contains a lot of cutting oil, an oil collection design may be considered.

3. Confirm the required output capacity
The Y83-2500 is suitable for medium-capacity briquetting needs. If the buyer needs higher hourly output, a larger model or automatic feeding system may be recommended.

4. Choose the right operation mode
Manual operation is cost-effective and easy to use. PLC semi-automatic operation is better for customers who want smoother production, lower labor intensity, and better process control.

5. Confirm local voltage and workshop layout
Before production, buyers should confirm local voltage, frequency, available installation space, and feeding/discharging direction. WANSHIDA can provide suitable configuration support according to the customer’s working site.

6. Consider future production growth
If your current production volume may increase in the future, it is better to choose a model with enough force and capacity margin. This can avoid replacing the machine too soon as your recycling business grows.

FAQ

Q1: What materials can the Y83-2500 Scrap Briquetting Press process?
The Y83-2500 can process cast iron sawdust, steel chips, aluminum chips, copper chips, and other metal machining residues. The actual briquette density and capacity depend on material type, chip size, moisture content, and feeding condition.

Q2: Does the machine need adhesive to make briquettes?
No. This hydraulic scrap briquetting press uses strong hydraulic pressure to compress loose metal chips into briquettes. Normally, no adhesive is required during the briquetting process.

Q3: What is the capacity of this model?
The reference capacity is around 800kg/h for cast iron sawdust. If the material is aluminum, steel turnings, copper chips, or mixed metal scrap, the real capacity may be different. It is better to confirm the material photos, chip size, and required output before final selection.

Q4: Can the machine be customized?
Yes. The machine can be customized according to the buyer’s material, local voltage, operation mode, feeding method, discharging direction, and workshop layout. Manual control and PLC semi-automatic operation are both available.

Q5: Is installation complicated?
The Y83-2500 only requires a simple underground footing. Compared with some large recycling production lines, the installation is easier. We can provide basic installation guidance, operation support, and technical documents before shipment.