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| Brand Name: | WANSHIDA |
| Model Number: | Y83-250 |
| MOQ: | 1 set |
| Price: | Negotiable |
| Delivery Time: | 45days |
| Payment Terms: | T/T |
For many scrap recycling companies, the challenge is not simply reducing the volume of metal waste. The more important question is whether the baling equipment can maintain a practical production rhythm while producing bales that are convenient for storage, handling and shipment.
The Y83-250 hydraulic scrap metal baler is designed for recycling operations requiring approximately 3.5–4.5 tons of processing capacity per hour under corresponding working conditions. It combines 2500 kN nominal pressing force, a 2000×1400×900 mm compression chamber, 60 kW motor power and a turn-out bale discharge system.
Unlike smaller balers intended mainly for occasional scrap volume reduction, this model is better suited to recycling yards and metal-processing facilities where baling is part of the regular material-handling workflow.
The machine compresses suitable loose metal scrap into bales measuring approximately (400–700)×500×500 mm. A consistent 500×500 mm bale cross-section makes the compressed material easier to organize in the yard and convenient for subsequent handling by forklift or scrap crane.
Another characteristic of this configuration is its manual valve control system. For buyers who do not require a highly automated production line, the simpler control method can make daily operation and maintenance more straightforward.
The Y83-250 therefore provides a practical combination of processing capacity, compression chamber volume, bale dimensions and operational simplicity for medium-scale metal recycling applications.
A recycling operation often starts with relatively limited scrap volumes. As business grows, however, the amount of material arriving at the yard or generated by production can increase significantly.
At this stage, a small metal baler may still be capable of compressing the scrap, but it may no longer process it quickly enough.
This creates several operational problems.
Loose scrap accumulates faster than it can be baled.
The feeding area becomes congested.
Operators spend too much time waiting for individual baling cycles.
Uncompressed material occupies valuable storage space.
The recycling company may need additional shifts simply to process the same daily tonnage.
Truck loading and scrap dispatch can also be delayed because the material has not yet been compressed into manageable bales.
For buyers facing this situation, selecting a larger hydraulic scrap metal baler should focus on the relationship between hourly throughput and daily scrap volume, rather than nominal pressing force alone.
A common mistake when comparing scrap balers is to look only at the number of seconds required for one cycle.
In practice, hourly production is determined by the complete working process.
The Y83-250 uses a 2000×1400×900 mm compression chamber.
A larger chamber provides more space for loose scrap during loading. For bulky sheet offcuts and irregular production scrap, this can help reduce the number of small loading operations required to process the same quantity of material.
However, the effective loading weight per cycle depends on the loose density of the incoming scrap.
A chamber filled with very light sheet scrap may contain significantly less metal by weight than the same chamber filled with denser fabrication waste.
The machine provides 2500 kN of nominal pressing force.
The hydraulic force allows suitable metal scrap to be compressed into a smaller volume, but actual bale density depends on material characteristics.
Material thickness, shape, elasticity, loose density and composition can all affect the final result.
This is why two customers using the same Y83-250 metal baler may obtain different bale weights and hourly outputs when processing different materials.
A machine may have a specified single cycle time of less than 160 seconds, but this should not be interpreted as the complete production time under every site condition.
The operator still needs to load the material.
If feeding is slow, actual tonnes per hour will decrease even when the hydraulic system itself is operating normally.
After compression, the finished bale must leave the working area before the next production sequence continues.
The turn-out discharge system helps transfer the finished bale out of the compression chamber so that it can be handled by a forklift or scrap crane.
Instead of asking only, “How many tons of pressing force do I need?”, buyers should first determine:
How many tons of loose scrap must be processed during each working shift?
For example, a recycling yard processing several tonnes of suitable scrap per hour requires enough chamber volume and hydraulic capacity to prevent baling from becoming a bottleneck in the overall recycling process.
The Y83-250 is specified for approximately 3500–4500 kg/h under corresponding operating conditions.
Its operating process can be summarized as:
Scrap Preparation → Chamber Loading → Hydraulic Compression → Bale Formation → Turn-Out Discharge → Bale Transfer
The combination of a 2000×1400×900 mm chamber and 2500 kN nominal force is intended to provide a balanced solution for medium-scale recycling operations rather than maximizing only one technical parameter.
The Y83-250 scrap metal baler is suitable for compressible metal waste generated by recycling and manufacturing operations.
Typical materials may include:
Typical application industries include scrap metal recycling yards, steel processing facilities, stamping factories, metal fabrication plants, dismantling companies and industrial waste recycling centers.
Because the physical characteristics of scrap can vary considerably, material photos, videos, dimensions and thickness should be checked before final machine selection.
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Model | Y83-250 |
| Product Type | Hydraulic Scrap Metal Baler |
| Nominal Pressing Force | 2500 kN / Approx. 250 Ton |
| Compression Chamber Size | 2000×1400×900 mm |
| Bale Size | (400–700)×500×500 mm |
| Bale Cross Section | 500×500 mm |
| Specified Bale Density | >1800 kg/m³ |
| Specified Processing Capacity | 3500–4500 kg/h |
| Single Cycle Time | <160 s |
| Motor Power | 60 kW |
| Bale Discharge Method | Turn-Out |
| Operation Method | Manual Valve Control |
| Driving System | Hydraulic |
| Quality Standard | ISO9001 Quality Management System |
With a specified capacity of approximately 3.5–4.5 T/H, the Y83-250 fills the gap between smaller scrap balers and larger high-output recycling systems.
For customers whose existing machine cannot keep pace with increasing daily scrap volume, this capacity range can provide a practical upgrade.
The 2000×1400×900 mm chamber provides sufficient space for suitable bulky and irregular scrap.
This is especially useful when the incoming material consists of loose sheet offcuts or stamping waste that occupies a relatively large volume before compression.
The 2500 kN nominal force provides the compression required for suitable medium-duty scrap baling applications.
Instead of considering pressure alone, the machine combines pressing force with chamber size and bale dimensions to create a balanced configuration.
The machine produces bales with a nominal 500×500 mm cross-section, while bale length is approximately 400–700 mm according to the specified configuration and operating conditions.
Regular bale dimensions can make storage planning and subsequent material handling easier.
Once a bale has been formed, the turn-out mechanism discharges it from the chamber.
The finished bale can then be transferred using the customer's existing material-handling equipment.
Manual valve control is suitable for buyers who prefer a straightforward hydraulic operating system rather than additional automation that may not be necessary for their application.
This configuration can also simplify troubleshooting and routine maintenance for operators familiar with conventional hydraulic machinery.
Different suppliers may include different components in a quotation. Therefore, buyers should confirm the exact scope of supply instead of comparing only the final machine price.
| Item | Configuration |
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| Main Baler Body | Standard |
| 2500 kN Hydraulic System | Standard |
| 2000×1400×900 mm Compression Chamber | Standard |
| 60 kW Motor Configuration | Standard |
| Manual Valve Control | Standard |
| Turn-Out Bale Discharge | Standard |
| Voltage & Frequency Customization | Available According to Project |
| Cooling Configuration | Confirm According to Working Conditions |
| Spare Parts Package | Optional |
| Overseas Installation | Optional |
| Commissioning Support | Optional |
The final configuration should follow the confirmed quotation, technical agreement, PI and contract.
The stated 3500–4500 kg/h capacity is an important reference for machine selection, but it should not be treated as an unconditional output guarantee for every type of scrap.
Actual throughput depends on the complete production conditions.
Low-density scrap fills the chamber quickly by volume but may represent relatively little weight.
This can reduce tonnes-per-hour output even when the machine is completing cycles normally.
Material that fits the chamber easily can normally be loaded more efficiently.
Oversized material that requires repeated positioning or pre-cutting increases preparation time.
The speed at which material enters the chamber directly affects hourly throughput.
The customer's feeding method should therefore be considered when evaluating actual production requirements.
Thin steel sheet, stamping scrap, mixed fabrication waste and heavier metal pieces do not behave identically under compression.
The specified >1800 kg/m³ bale density should consequently be evaluated according to the actual material being processed.
A customer operating the baler intermittently has different requirements from a recycling yard expecting continuous operation over a full shift.
For projects where a minimum daily tonnage is critical, we recommend confirming both the required T/H and working hours per day.
When selecting a scrap baler, daily tonnage is often more useful than simply asking for the largest machine available.
For example, if a customer needs to process 30 tons of suitable scrap during an 8-hour shift, the theoretical average requirement is approximately 3.75 tons per hour.
A machine in the Y83-250 capacity range may therefore be worth evaluating.
However, this does not automatically confirm suitability because feeding time, scrap characteristics, downtime and operating efficiency still need to be considered.
For this reason, customers with strict production targets should tell us:
Daily Scrap Volume + Working Hours per Shift + Scrap Type + Maximum Thickness + Loading Method
This provides a much stronger basis for machine selection.
The Y83-250 is intended primarily for compressing suitable metal scrap into transportable bales.
It is not designed to replace a scrap shear.
Technical confirmation is required when the incoming material contains a high proportion of:
If the main production problem is that scrap is too long rather than too loose, cutting equipment may be required before or instead of baling.
For unusually heavy or thick scrap, a higher-force baler may also need to be evaluated.
For customers operating in hot climates, hydraulic system temperature deserves special attention.
Heat generation is influenced by operating frequency, ambient temperature, hydraulic oil condition and working load.
If the machine is expected to work for long periods every day, the customer should provide:
Maximum local ambient temperature + Working hours per day + Expected operating schedule
This information allows the cooling requirement to be evaluated before production.
The cooling configuration should therefore be selected according to actual operating conditions rather than assumed to be identical for every installation.
The Y83-250 is equipped with a 60 kW motor configuration.
However, 60 kW is the rated motor power and should not simply be interpreted as a fixed electricity consumption of 60 kWh for every operating hour.
Actual energy consumption depends on hydraulic load, operating cycle, idle periods, material conditions and production intensity.
For buyers comparing operating costs between different balers, the machine should therefore be evaluated according to energy consumption per actual production volume, rather than motor rating alone.
Before shipment, the Y83-250 can undergo factory testing according to the confirmed technical agreement.
Typical FAT items may include:
The objective is to verify that the supplied equipment corresponds to the agreed configuration before delivery.
Customers who cannot visit the factory may confirm the agreed inspection arrangement remotely through relevant testing records, photos or videos.
After FAT and final inspection, the machine will be prepared for export transportation.
The specific loading solution depends on machine dimensions, weight, shipping route and contractual trade terms.
Before installation, the customer should prepare the foundation, electrical supply and other site conditions according to the technical documents provided for the project.
Voltage and frequency should be confirmed before manufacturing to avoid unnecessary electrical modifications after the machine reaches the destination.
The Y83-250 is supplied with a 12-month warranty and long-term technical support.
If the customer encounters an operational issue, photos, videos and detailed fault information can be sent to our technical team for analysis and troubleshooting support.
Overseas engineer service is also available when required.
The standard engineer service fee is USD 150/day, while round-trip airfare, accommodation and meals are borne by the customer.
For customers located far from China, preparing suitable maintenance and spare parts together with the machine can help reduce downtime caused by future international parts transportation.
Its specified processing capacity is 3500–4500 kg/h under corresponding operating conditions, so it may be suitable for this production range.
However, we still need to evaluate your scrap type, dimensions, thickness, feeding method and required working hours before confirming the model.
Ideally, both should be considered.
Daily tonnage tells us the total workload, while hourly capacity helps determine whether the machine can complete that workload within the available shift.
For example, processing 30 tons in 8 hours is very different from processing the same 30 tons in 4 hours.
Low-density scrap can occupy the chamber quickly without adding much weight.
In this case, actual tonnes-per-hour capacity may differ from the result obtained with denser scrap. Send us photos or videos so that the application can be evaluated more accurately.
The machine has a specified bale size of approximately (400–700)×500×500 mm, but actual bale weight depends on material density, composition and compression conditions.
Therefore, bale dimensions alone should not be used to guarantee a fixed weight for every material.
No. Different metals have different physical properties and compression behavior.
The stated density should not be interpreted as an identical guaranteed value for every ferrous and non-ferrous material.
The machine cannot compress material while waiting for the chamber to be loaded.
If loading takes too long, the number of productive cycles completed per hour decreases. Feeding efficiency should therefore be considered when a customer has a strict throughput target.
Cooling requirements depend on the actual working environment and operating schedule.
For high-temperature regions or long continuous shifts, provide the expected ambient temperature and daily operating hours so that the appropriate configuration can be evaluated.
The machine uses a 60 kW motor configuration, but actual electricity consumption is not simply a constant 60 kWh per hour.
Energy use varies with load, working cycle, idle time and actual production conditions.
Routine maintenance should focus on hydraulic oil condition and level, hydraulic hoses and fittings, leakage inspection, filters, fasteners and other items specified in the machine manual.
Clean hydraulic oil and regular inspection are important for stable long-term operation.
The recommended package depends on expected annual working hours and the availability of replacement parts in your country.
For overseas installations, preparing common sealing and maintenance items together with the original shipment can be useful.
Yes. Voltage, frequency and phase can be confirmed according to the customer's local industrial power supply.
Please provide the exact electrical conditions before production.
Yes, and this is recommended.
Send scrap photos or videos, material type, maximum dimensions, maximum thickness, hourly or daily capacity requirement and local voltage.
This allows us to determine whether the Y83-250 is the appropriate model instead of recommending a machine based only on nominal force.
WANSHIDA has extensive experience in the production of hydraulic scrap processing equipment for international recycling projects.
Our objective is not simply to offer the largest baler available. A more appropriate machine should match the customer's material characteristics, required throughput, loading method, bale requirements and local operating conditions.
The Y83-250 provides a practical solution for buyers looking for a 250 ton hydraulic scrap metal baler with 3.5–4.5 T/H specified capacity, a 2000×1400×900 mm compression chamber and 500×500 mm bale cross-section.
Machines can be configured according to project electrical requirements, and technical support is available from machine selection through FAT, shipment, installation and after-sales service.
If your current baler cannot keep up with increasing scrap volume, or you are planning a new metal recycling project, send us:
Scrap Photos/Video + Material Type + Maximum Thickness & Size + Tons per Hour + Working Hours per Day + Local Voltage
We can evaluate your actual production conditions and determine whether the Y83-250 hydraulic scrap metal baler is suitable for your recycling operation.
