400 Ton Push-Out Metal Baler With 3000×2000×1200mm Chamber

For Scrap Steel Compaction

The Y83/T-4000 400 ton push-out metal baler is a heavy duty hydraulic metal baling machine designed for large scrap yards, steel recycling centers, metal processing plants, steel mill material yards, and scrap collection centers. It is mainly used to cold press scrap steel, scrap iron, metal offcuts, thin metal sheets, aluminum scrap, copper scrap, and other compressible metal waste into compact rectangular bales.

This hydraulic metal baler is built with a 400 ton nominal force and a large 3000×2000×1200mm press chamber, making it suitable for bulky and irregular scrap materials. The finished bale size is 500–1200×600×600mm, and the bale weight for scrap steel can reach about 800–1500kg. With a bale density of ≥1500kg/m³, the machine helps customers improve loading density, reduce storage space, and lower transportation costs.

The Y83/T-4000 uses a side push-out discharge system, which is stable and practical for heavy bales and continuous production. The machine supports manual + PLC automatic operation, allowing customers to choose the operating mode according to their working habits and production requirements.

For recycling companies that need to process large quantities of scrap steel, scrap iron, and mixed metal waste every day, the Y83/T-4000 scrap metal baler is a reliable solution for improving scrap handling efficiency and increasing the value of recyclable metal materials.

Cause

Many scrap metal recycling companies do not only face the problem of having too much material. The bigger challenge is that the scrap is loose, irregular, and difficult to manage.

Common problems include:

1. Scrap metal takes too much space
   Loose scrap steel, scrap iron, and metal offcuts are difficult to stack and occupy valuable yard space.
2. Low loading efficiency
   Irregular scrap requires repeated handling during loading, reducing truck or container loading efficiency.
3. High transportation cost
   Without compression, the same weight of scrap may require more trucks or containers.
4. Manual handling is slow and risky
   Manual sorting, loading, and compacting require more labor and may increase safety risks.
5. Small balers produce light bales
   For large scrap yards, small balers may not meet the required bale weight or daily processing capacity.

The Y83/T-4000 400 ton hydraulic metal baler is designed for customers who need high bale density, heavy bale weight, and stable long-term operation.

Solution

The Y83/T-4000 provides an efficient scrap compression solution through its large press chamber, strong hydraulic system, and side push-out discharge structure.

Customers can load scrap steel, scrap iron, and metal offcuts into the 3000×2000×1200mm chamber. The hydraulic cylinders compress the loose materials from multiple directions and form them into compact rectangular bales. After compression, the side push-out system discharges the bale smoothly for stacking, loading, or transportation.

This process helps customers:

• Increase scrap metal storage density
• Reduce yard space occupation
• Improve loading and transport efficiency
• Lower manual handling costs
• Make scrap easier to sell, transport, and reuse
• Provide regular metal bales for recycling or smelting

For companies that need long-term and stable scrap processing, the Y83/T-4000 scrap metal baling press offers a strong balance of pressure, bale weight, operation efficiency, and industrial durability.

Specifications

Application

The Y83/T-4000 hydraulic scrap metal baler is suitable for many metal recycling and compression applications:

1. Large scrap metal recycling yards
   For compressing scrap steel, scrap iron, and mixed metal waste to improve yard utilization and transport efficiency.
2. Steel mill material yards
   For forming loose scrap into regular bales for storage, transport, and reuse.
3. Metal processing factories
   For handling production offcuts, waste sheets, stamping scrap, and cutting waste.
4. Non-ferrous metal recycling companies
   Depending on material conditions, it can also be used for aluminum scrap, copper scrap, and other compressible metal waste.
5. Scrap collection centers
   Suitable for companies that need bulk compression, centralized loading, and lower transportation costs.

How It Works

The Y83/T-4000 push-out hydraulic metal baler uses hydraulic power to complete scrap compression and bale discharge.

During operation, scrap metal is loaded into the press chamber by workers, crane grab, or other feeding equipment. After the machine starts, the cover cylinder closes the chamber and applies initial pressure. Then the side cylinders and main cylinder compress the scrap from multiple directions, forming a high-density rectangular bale.

After the bale is formed, the small door opens and the main push-out system pushes the finished bale out from the side. The whole process can be controlled manually or through PLC automatic operation, making the machine suitable for different production habits and working conditions.

Because the machine uses cold pressing technology, it does not need to heat the material. This makes the operation safer and more suitable for continuous scrap metal recycling work.

Core Advantages

1. 400 Ton Compression Force for Heavy Duty Scrap Processing

The Y83/T-4000 provides strong compression force for scrap steel, scrap iron, metal offcuts, and some non-ferrous metal materials.

2. 3000×2000×1200mm Large Chamber

The large chamber can accept bulky scrap materials, reducing the need for pre-cutting and improving feeding efficiency.

3. 800–1500kg Heavy Bales

For scrap steel, the bale weight can reach about 800–1500kg, helping customers improve loading density and reduce transport cost.

4. Side Push-Out Discharge

The side push-out design provides stable bale discharge, especially for large and heavy bales.

5. Manual + PLC Automatic Operation

The machine supports both manual and PLC automatic operation, which is convenient for maintenance, testing, and daily continuous production.

6. Air Cooling System

The air cooling system helps control hydraulic oil temperature and improve long-term working stability.

How To Choose

When choosing a hydraulic metal baler, customers should evaluate the machine based on real scrap type and production goals, not only the machine tonnage.

If the customer mainly processes scrap steel, scrap iron, and mixed metal waste, and needs heavier bales with better transport efficiency, the Y83/T-4000 400 ton scrap metal baler is a practical choice.

FAQ

Q1: What materials can the Y83/T-4000 metal baler process?

It is mainly used for scrap steel, scrap iron, metal offcuts, thin metal sheets, aluminum scrap, copper scrap, and other compressible metal waste. The final suitability depends on the material thickness, hardness, and shape.

Q2: What is the bale weight of this 400 ton metal baler?

For scrap steel, the bale weight is about 800–1500kg. The actual bale weight depends on material density, feeding method, and compression times.

Q3: Is this machine a turn-out baler or push-out baler?

The Y83/T-4000 uses a side push-out discharge system, which is suitable for heavy bales and large scrap recycling yards.

Q4: Can the voltage be customized?

Yes. The standard power supply is 400V / 50Hz, and the electrical system can be customized according to the customer’s local voltage and frequency.

Q5: Is this machine suitable for large scrap yards?

Yes. With 400 ton force, a large chamber, heavy bale weight, and PLC operation, it is suitable for scrap yards with large daily processing volumes.

After-Sales Service

We provide complete after-sales support for the Y83/T-4000 hydraulic metal baler, helping customers use the machine smoothly from installation to long-term maintenance.

WANSHIDA can provide suitable hydraulic scrap metal baler solutions according to the customer’s scrap type, capacity requirement, site layout, and local operating conditions, helping customers improve scrap compression efficiency, reduce transportation cost, and increase recycling value.