3150kN Cast Iron Briquetting Press 22KW for Foundry Recycling and Furnace Charging Applications

Product Overview

In modern foundries and machining plants, large quantities of cast iron chips, iron turnings, and metal swarf are generated every day. Although these materials contain valuable metal, many factories still face a common challenge: how to efficiently return these materials to production without increasing melting losses or affecting furnace performance.

The Y83-3150 Scrap Briquetting Press is specifically designed to transform loose cast iron chips into dense cylindrical briquettes that can be directly reused as furnace charge material. Instead of treating metal chips as low-value waste, manufacturers can convert them into reusable resources and significantly reduce raw material purchasing costs.

With a nominal force of 3150kN, the machine produces compact briquettes measuring Φ125×50–60mm. These briquettes are easier to store, transport, and most importantly, easier to use in induction furnaces, cupola furnaces, and other metal melting systems.

Cause

For many foundries, metal chips generated during machining are often sold to recyclers at relatively low prices while new raw materials must be purchased for production.

This creates several hidden costs:

• Valuable metal resources leave the factory.

• Additional purchasing budgets are required for new furnace materials.

• Loose chips occupy storage space and are difficult to manage.

• Fine metal particles oxidize quickly, resulting in metal loss during melting.

• Furnace charging becomes inconsistent due to irregular material shapes.

As raw material prices continue to fluctuate, many manufacturers are searching for ways to improve internal material recycling and reduce production costs.

Solution

The Y83-3150 Briquetting Press allows foundries and machining plants to establish an internal metal recycling system.

By compressing loose iron chips into dense briquettes, the machine helps:

• Increase metal recovery value.

• Reduce oxidation during storage and melting.

• Improve furnace charging efficiency.

• Create more consistent furnace feed material.

• Lower dependence on purchased raw materials.

• Improve overall production economics.

For many customers, the investment is not simply a waste management decision. It is a production cost reduction strategy.

Specifications

Application

The Y83-3150 is widely used by:

• Iron casting factories

• Automotive component manufacturers

• Brake disc manufacturers

• Valve and pump producers

• CNC machining workshops

• Engineering equipment manufacturers

• Metal processing enterprises with in-house melting facilities

The machine is especially valuable for companies seeking to reuse cast iron chips internally rather than selling them externally at lower market prices.

How It Works

Metal chips are loaded into the feeding chamber and compressed by a powerful hydraulic cylinder system. Under high pressure, the loose material is transformed into dense cylindrical briquettes.

The finished briquettes can then be transported directly to storage areas or used as furnace charging material.

Because briquettes have a more uniform shape and higher density than loose chips, they provide more predictable furnace performance and improved handling efficiency.

How To Choose

When selecting a briquetting machine for foundry applications, customers should evaluate:

• Daily chip generation volume.

• Furnace charging requirements.

• Material type and chip characteristics.

• Desired briquette size.

• Future production expansion plans.

For medium-sized foundries producing large amounts of cast iron chips, the Y83-3150 provides an excellent balance between productivity, operating cost, and return on investment.

FAQ

Q1: Can briquettes be directly used in a melting furnace?

Yes. Many foundries use briquettes as part of their furnace charge mix to improve material utilization and reduce waste.

Q2: Why are briquettes better than loose chips?

Briquettes occupy less space, are easier to handle, reduce oxidation, and provide more consistent furnace feeding.

Q3: Is the machine suitable only for cast iron chips?

No. It can also process steel chips, aluminum chips, copper chips, and various machining turnings depending on material characteristics.

Q4: What are the economic benefits of briquetting?

The main benefits include lower raw material purchasing costs, improved internal recycling, reduced transportation expenses, and higher scrap value.

Q5: Can the machine be integrated into existing production lines?

Yes. WANSHIDA engineers can provide customized feeding and discharge solutions according to workshop layouts and production requirements.