In 2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully supplied a 200-ton metal baler to a scrap recycling company in Venezuela, supporting the processing of ferrous scrap collected from construction activities, workshops, and urban recycling networks.

As Venezuela’s recycling and metal recovery sector gradually regains momentum, local recyclers are under pressure to process scrap efficiently while operating with limited resources and strict cost control. The 200-ton baler became a practical solution to improve stability, productivity, and material value.

Many recycling yards in Venezuela still rely heavily on manual sorting and handling.
Loose scrap materials lead to:

• Low compaction efficiency

• Slow loading and unloading

• High physical labor intensity

• Inconsistent bale quality

The customer needed equipment that could replace manual compaction with stable mechanical performance.

Due to supply-chain constraints, Venezuelan recyclers prefer machines that are:

• Structurally simple

• Easy to maintain locally

• Equipped with durable components

• Capable of long-term operation with minimal downtime

Reliability and ease of maintenance were critical decision factors.

Scrap buyers and steel plants favor compact, high-density bales.
Before installing the baler, loose scrap resulted in:

• Lower selling prices

• Inefficient truck loading

• Higher transport cost per ton

After evaluating several options, the customer chose the 200-ton metal baler for its balance of strong compression force, moderate power demand, and cost-effective investment.

Key reasons included:

• Sufficient force to compact mixed ferrous scrap

• Stable hydraulic system suitable for continuous operation

• Simple control system, easy for operators to learn

• Strong structure designed for long service life

The baler was mainly used to process steel scrap, light demolition material, and mixed industrial scrap.

Following commissioning, the customer reported clear improvements:

• Significant increase in bale density, improving resale value

• Faster loading and transport, reducing logistics cost

• Reduced manual labor, improving workplace safety

• More consistent bale size, simplifying storage and handling

• Stable daily operation with minimal maintenance requirements

The machine helped the customer restore a more organized and predictable production workflow.

The yard supervisor commented:

“This 200-ton baler is strong, simple, and reliable.
It fits our working conditions very well and helps us process scrap more efficiently without complicated maintenance."

This project demonstrates how medium-capacity metal balers can effectively support recycling operations in challenging environments like Venezuela.
By offering reliable compaction, easy maintenance, and improved material value, Wanshida helps recyclers stabilize operations and reduce overall processing costs.