Wanshida Y83 Scrap Briquetting Press Delivered to Spain

How a Spanish Recycling Company Reduced Operating Costs by 35% Compared With EU-Brand Machines

1. Background: High Costs in the EU Recycling Industry

Spain’s scrap metal recycling sector faces typical EU-market challenges:

• High labor cost

• Expensive electricity

• Strict environmental regulations

• High equipment investment from EU brands

• Long lead time & costly after-sales service

A recycling company in Valencia was using a European-brand briquetting press but struggled with:

• Low output for aluminum and steel swarf

• High energy consumption

• High spare parts cost (imported parts)

• Slow response from the manufacturer

• Difficulty achieving the required density for export briquettes

They needed a more efficient and cost-effective Chinese solution—without compromising on durability or compliance.

2. Why the Customer Chose Wanshida

After comparing several Chinese and European suppliers, the customer selected Wanshida Y83 Scrap Briquetting Press for the following reasons:

1. Same Performance, 40–60% Lower Investment

EU-made briquette presses are expensive.

Wanshida offered equal compaction force, equal density, but at less than half the price—greatly reducing the buyer’s initial investment.

 2. Designed for Europe’s High Electricity Costs

Spain’s industrial electricity cost is among the highest in Europe.

Wanshida machines use:

• Energy-efficient hydraulic system

• Smart pressure control

• Short cycle time

Result: 30–35% electricity savings compared to EU brands.

3. Easy Operation for High Labor-Cost Regions

Spain’s labor cost is high, so efficiency matters.

Wanshida’s briquetting press features:

• PLC semi-automatic control

• Single-operator running

• Easy cleaning & maintenance

This directly reduces manpower demand in the recycling center.

4. Full Compliance with EU Standards

Wanshida supplied:

• CE-compliant electrical units

• Safety guarding system

• Emergency stop and overload protection

• High-pressure hydraulic components meeting EN standards

This ensures smooth customs inspection & safe workplace use.

 5. Fast Spare Parts Supply for Europe

EU-brand parts are usually expensive.

Wanshida provides:

• Fast-delivery wear parts

• Universal components

• Local stock support through partners

Greatly reducing downtime for Spanish recycling companies.

3. Machine Supplied: Y83 Scrap Briquetting Press

Key Specifications:

• Nominal force: 3150–4000 kN (depending on scrap type)

• Briquette size: Φ150 mm or customized

• Capacity: 1200–1500 kg/h (cast iron swarf)

• Power: 22–37 kW energy-efficient motor

• Operation: Manual or PLC semi-automatic

Materials processed:

• Steel swarf

• Cast iron chips

• Aluminum chips

• Copper & brass swarf

Output: High-density briquettes suitable for steel mills and foundries in Spain & the EU.

4. Results After Installation

After two weeks of operation, the customer reported significant improvements:

 35% Lower Power Consumption

Thanks to optimized hydraulics and fast cycle time.

 28% Higher Output Compared With Previous EU Brand

The Spanish plant was finally able to process all daily swarf volumes.

 50% Lower Maintenance & Spare Part Cost

All key components are easy to replace, with lower-cost consumables.

 Briquettes Meet EU Export Density Requirements

High density briquettes reduce transport cost by 20–25%.

 Faster ROI (Return on Investment)

The customer expects to recover the investment in less than 12 months, compared with 3–5 years for EU machines.

5. Customer Feedback

“The Wanshida briquetting press performs even better than the European machine we used before.

Lower electricity cost, higher density, and easy to operate.

It is exactly what a Spanish recycling center needs.”

6. Conclusion

This successful delivery proves that Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery is capable of providing EU-level quality at far more competitive cost, making it a top choice for recycling centers across Spain and Western Europe.

Our equipment matches the strict European requirements while solving the region’s biggest pain points:

• expensive labor

• expensive energy

• strict safety standards

• high machine investment

• expensive spare parts

Wanshida continues to expand in the EU market and support recycling centers with durable, efficient, and cost-effective hydraulic solutions.