In 2025, Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery successfully delivered three units of 125-ton metal balers to a recycling company in Uzbekistan, supporting the processing of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap collected from construction projects, industrial plants, and urban recycling networks.

As Uzbekistan continues to invest in infrastructure development, manufacturing, and metal processing, the volume of scrap metal has increased significantly. The customer needed a reliable solution to expand capacity quickly while keeping operating costs under control.

Market Challenges in Uzbekistan

1. Growing Scrap Volumes from Construction and Industry

With ongoing urban development and industrial upgrades, scrap yards in Uzbekistan increasingly handle:

• Rebar and steel offcuts from construction sites

• Light structural steel and profiles

• Industrial scrap from machinery and fabrication workshops

Manual handling and outdated equipment could no longer meet the growing daily intake.

2. Long-Distance Transport in a Landlocked Country

As a landlocked country, scrap metal in Uzbekistan often needs to be transported long distances to steel mills or export routes via neighboring countries.

Loose scrap resulted in:

• Low truck loading efficiency

• Higher cost per ton

• Difficult storage and handling

The customer needed compact, high-density bales to reduce logistics cost and simplify transport.

3. Need for Stable, Easy-to-Maintain Equipment

Many recycling facilities in Uzbekistan prefer equipment that is:

• Mechanically simple

• Durable under continuous operation

• Easy to maintain with limited technical staff

• Cost-effective over long service life

Why the Customer Selected Three 125-Ton Balers

Instead of purchasing one larger machine, the customer chose three 125-ton balers to create a flexible and scalable processing layout.
This approach offered several advantages:

• Parallel operation to increase total throughput

• Backup capacity to avoid production stoppage

• Easier operator training

• Better adaptation to mixed scrap types

The 125-ton balers were mainly used for steel scrap, light demolition material, and mixed industrial scrap.

Results After Commissioning

After installation and commissioning, the customer reported clear improvements:

• Total processing capacity increased significantly with three machines running in parallel

• Higher bale density, improving truck loading efficiency

• Lower transport cost per ton due to compact bales

• Reduced manual handling, improving workplace safety

• Stable daily operation with minimal downtime

The modular setup allowed the company to adjust production based on daily scrap inflow.

Customer Feedback

The site manager commented:

“Using three 125-ton balers gives us flexibility and reliability.
We can process more scrap every day, and even if one machine stops for maintenance, production continues.”

Conclusion

This project highlights how medium-tonnage metal balers can effectively support the expanding recycling industry in Uzbekistan.
By combining reliable performance, flexible capacity expansion, and efficient volume reduction, Wanshida helps customers improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs in landlocked markets.