In recent years, scrap yards across Spain have been facing similar challenges: labor costs keep rising, electricity prices remain high, environmental regulations are tightening, and the efficiency of baling light mixed scrap and aluminum never seems to improve.

Scrap recyclers in Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia shared the same pain points:

• Light mixed scrap is fluffy and hard to compress—daily efficiency is low.
• Traditional machines consume too much electricity—Spain’s energy prices are among the highest in Europe.
• Loose, low-density bales get rejected or downgraded by smelters.
• Long maintenance cycles—imported spare parts often take 3–7 days to arrive.
• Environmental inspections have become stricter (oil leakage, noise, hydraulic safety).

A medium-sized recycling company in Valencia, processing aluminum scrap, thin sheet metal, and mixed stamping scrap, came to us in 2024, seeking a stable, energy-efficient baler that could improve density and reduce downtime.

They finally chose the Wanshida Y83-125 metal baler.

1. High electricity price → They needed a low-energy machine

   Spain’s industrial electricity prices are 2–3* higher than China’s.

   Their old baler cost nearly €50/day just in electricity.

   The 22 kW motor of Y83-125 reduces energy consumption by 15–20%.

   Annual savings:

   €12–18/day → €4,000+ per year

2. Light mixed scrap requires high-density compression

   Their smelter partners frequently downgraded their bales due to poor density.

   The Y83-125’s chamber design and force are optimized for light aluminum and mixed scrap.

   Results:

   Density increased by 25–35%

   Smelters stopped downgrading

   Profit increased €8–12 per ton

3. Labor is expensive → Automatic eject functions reduced one worker

   Spanish labor cost: €12–16 per hour.

   The automatic bale eject + automatic lid system allowed them to operate with one less worker.

   Monthly labor savings:

   €1,800–2,200

4. Environmental regulations required safer hydraulic systems

   Spain tightened inspections dramatically in 2024.

   Our machine uses:

   • NOK seals
   • Low-noise valve blocks
   • Anti-leakage hydraulic design

   The customer said:

   “The environmental bureau visited twice this year—no issues at all."

5. Faster maintenance → less downtime

   Before using our baler, spare parts took 10–20 days to arrive.

   We supplied a complete spare parts package with the machine.

   Downtime reduced from 2–3 days → less than half a day each time.

After six months of operation:

• Labor savings: €22,000/year
• Energy savings: €4,000/year
• Higher bale density profits: €11,000–15,000/year
• Less downtime: €6,000/year
• Total yearly improvement: Over €40,000

Customer feedback:

“We didn’t expect such a big difference from a 125-ton machine. We plan to buy a 200-ton unit next year."