This Y82-25 hydraulic vertical baler was supplied to Colombia for the compression of cardboard, cartons, and selected plastic packaging waste.

Before installing the machine, the customer relied mainly on manual collection, sorting, and temporary storage. As the volume of recyclable material increased, loose waste began to occupy too much working space, while low truck utilization and repeated manual handling reduced overall efficiency.

The customer did not need a large automatic baling line. The actual requirement was a compact, affordable, and easy-to-operate machine that could be integrated into the existing recycling workflow.

After reviewing the material, site conditions, loading method, and expected operating scale, we selected the Y82-25 vertical baler for the project.

Without a baler, sorted cardboard and plastic were stored loosely until enough material had accumulated for transportation.

This method can work at a very small scale, but it creates several operational problems as the recycling volume grows.

Loose cardboard and plastic packaging have a low bulk density. Even when the total weight is limited, the material can quickly occupy working aisles, sorting zones, and loading areas.

A large amount of empty space remains between loose cartons and plastic materials. This limits the actual weight that can be transported in each vehicle and increases the number of trips required.

Loose material is more difficult to separate, weigh, count, and prepare for sale. It may also collapse, scatter, or become mixed with other waste.

Workers often need to move, restack, and reload the same material several times before shipment, increasing labor intensity without adding processing value.

The customer therefore needed a machine capable of converting loose recyclables into compact and manageable bales.

For this project, we did not simply recommend a larger machine. The selection was based on several practical conditions:

• The main materials were lightweight recyclables
• The available working area was limited
• Manual loading would continue to be used
• Daily throughput was small to medium
• The customer wanted to control both investment and energy cost
• Finished bales needed to be easier to store and transport

Based on these factors, a 25-ton vertical baler provided a more appropriate solution than an oversized industrial system.

A smaller machine might not provide sufficient compression for selected plastic materials, while a much larger machine would increase the price, power requirement, and installation burden. The Y82-25 offered a practical balance.

The overall machine dimensions are:

1780 × 970 × 3200 mm

Because the structure is arranged vertically, the machine does not require a long horizontal installation area. This makes it easier to install inside an existing recycling station or warehouse.

The chamber size is:

1080 × 700 × 1300 mm

This provides sufficient space for folded cartons, cardboard sheets, plastic packaging, and other bulky lightweight materials.

The customer can continue using manual sorting and feeding without purchasing a material handler or complicated conveyor system.

The finished bale dimensions are:

1080 × 700 × 300–850 mm

The bale length and width remain stable, while the height can be adjusted according to the material and feeding volume.

This flexibility is useful because cardboard and plastic do not produce the same bale density. The operator can adjust the bale height and binding method according to the actual compression result.

The maximum pressing force is:

250 kN, approximately 25 tonnes

This force level is suitable for volume reduction of cartons, waste paper, plastic film, and common packaging recyclables.

Actual bale weight varies significantly between materials. Cardboard normally produces a heavier bale than lightweight plastic, so bale weight should not be estimated from pressing force alone.

The machine is equipped with:

7.5 kW motor
16 MPa system working pressure

For a small or medium recycling station, this power level provides a useful balance between compression performance and electricity consumption.

The stated 100–300 kg range is for reference only. The actual result depends on:

• Material type
• Whether the material is folded or pre-compacted
• Plastic rebound characteristics
• Feeding quantity
• Number of compression cycles
• Final bale height
• Binding method

For this reason, we assess the customer’s actual material before providing a realistic bale-weight reference.

Before installing the baler, the customer’s workflow was approximately:

Sorting → Loose storage → Repeated handling → Truck loading

With the Y82-25, the process can be improved to:

Sorting → Chamber feeding → Hydraulic compression → Bale binding → Organized storage or shipment

This change provides several practical benefits.

Compressed bales have a more regular shape and can be stored in an organized way, reducing the amount of space occupied by loose material.

Regular bales are easier to arrange inside a truck and reduce material scattering during loading and unloading.

The customer can record material according to bale count, approximate bale weight, and material category.

Once the material is compressed and bound, it does not need to be repeatedly restacked before transportation.

WANSHIDA has long-term experience in hydraulic baling, shearing, and recycling equipment. This helps our team understand how different materials behave during compression.

The machine configuration is not selected only from a standard catalogue. Our engineers review the customer’s material, capacity, power supply, site, and handling method.

Equipment supplied to Colombia must be configured according to the customer’s actual voltage, phase, and 60 Hz frequency.

Before production, we confirm:

• Operating voltage
• Single-phase or three-phase supply
• Frequency
• Available electrical capacity
• Cable and connection requirements

Depending on the project, we can confirm or adjust:

• Feeding opening
• Bale-height range
• Electrical controls
• Safety protection
• Machine color
• Operating language
• Spare-parts requirements

WANSHIDA operates under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system. Equipment can also be supplied with a CE-compliant configuration according to the export market and project requirements.

The Y82-25 is suitable for:

• Small and medium recycling stations
• Cardboard and carton collection centers
• Warehouses and logistics facilities
• Retail and commercial waste collection points
• Packaging-waste recycling companies
• Customers processing selected plastic film
• Sites with limited space and manual feeding

Customers with higher daily throughput, continuous feeding requirements, or heavier bale targets may need a larger vertical baler or an automatic horizontal baling system.

Before selecting a model, customers are advised to provide:

• Daily processing volume
• Photos of the main material
• Required bale weight
• Available building height and entrance size
• Local power supply
• Loading and bale-handling method

This Colombia project represents a practical upgrade for a small or medium recycling operation.

Rather than selecting the largest available machine, the customer chose a baler that directly addressed the daily problems of storage congestion, inefficient truck loading, and repeated material handling.

With its compact vertical structure, 25-ton pressing force, adjustable bale height, and 7.5 kW motor, the Y82-25 converts loose cardboard and plastic into more organized and transportable bales.

For similar projects, the real value of a baler is not determined only by pressing force. It depends on whether the machine fits the customer’s material, site, labor conditions, and existing workflow.