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Hydraulic Scrap Metal Baler Machine

YUXI YXJD hydraulic metal baling machines compress loose steel, iron, aluminum, copper, cans, wire, profiles and metal shavings into compact bales for storage, transport and downstream recycling. The six-model range covers 630–2000 kN nominal force and 0.4–5.0 t/h. Model selection is based on the actual scrap form, maximum feed size, loading method, required bale and available handling equipment.

6 ModelsYXJD-63 to YXJD-200
630–2000 kNNominal compression force
0.4–5.0 t/hReference throughput range
15–300 kgReference bale-weight range
YUXI hydraulic scrap metal baler machines with open compression chambers
YXJD hydraulic metal balers with open compression chambers and heavy-duty cylinders.
Quick Answer

A scrap metal baler is a hydraulic machine that compresses loose metal into compact blocks. For overseas buyers, the key selection points are the material form, largest regular piece, required throughput, compression-chamber size, bale cross-section, bale weight and the equipment available to receive the side-pushed bale.

What Is a Scrap Metal Baler Machine?

A scrap metal baler machine is hydraulic recycling equipment that compresses loose metal into compact, manageable blocks. Its practical value is not simply “making scrap smaller.” A correctly selected baler changes how material is stored, moved, loaded and prepared for later processing or smelting. The machine has to be matched to material form, feed size, hourly volume and the finished bale that the site can safely handle.

Product Guide

Compare the YXJD Range and Prepare Your Project

Use the sections below to compare model specifications, confirm material suitability and prepare the information required for an accurate quotation.

Product Role

Compact Loose Scrap for Easier Handling and Transport

YXJD hydraulic metal balers compress prepared ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into regular bales for storage, loading, resale or downstream processing.

Model selection should start with the actual feed: material type, maximum regular piece, hourly volume, loading method and required bale. Aluminum cans, sheet offcuts, profiles, wire and shavings can have similar weight but behave very differently inside the chamber.

Selection rule: use the largest and most difficult regular material—not the easiest sample—to define the preliminary model.
Metal baler application scope for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
The YXJD series is designed for prepared ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.
YXJD Model Range

YXJD Hydraulic Metal Baling Machine Specifications

The six YXJD models cover 630–2000 kN nominal force and reference capacities from 0.4 to 5.0 t/h. Chamber size, bale cross-section, bale weight, capacity and motor power should be compared together.

YXJD-63 / 1000.4–1.2 t/h combined published range
YXJD-125 / 1351.2–2.8 t/h combined published range
YXJD-160 / 2002.2–5.0 t/h combined published range
7.5–2 × 22 kWMotor power across the series
Official YUXI hydraulic scrap metal baler model range
YXJD hydraulic baler models are available in different chamber sizes and compression-force ratings.
YXJD hydraulic metal baler model comparison
Model Nominal Force (kN) Compression Chamber / Feed Box (L × W × H, mm) Nominal Bale Cross-Section (W × H, mm) Bale Weight (kg) Capacity (t/h) Motor Power (kW)
YXJD-63 630 1000 × 600 × 500 190 × 190 15–30 0.4–0.8 7.5
YXJD-100 1000 1000 × 700 × 550 230 × 230 30–40 0.6–1.2 11
YXJD-125 1250 1200 × 700 × 600 300 × 300 50–75 1.2–1.5 15
YXJD-135 1350 1400 × 600 × 600 600 × 240 60–80 1.5–2.8 22
YXJD-160 1600 1600 × 1000 × 800 400 × 400 110–150 2.2–3.0 22
YXJD-200 2000 1800 × 1400 × 900 450 × 450 210–300 3.0–5.0 2 × 22

Published values are for preliminary model comparison. Final dimensions, electrical configuration and performance conditions are confirmed in the technical proposal.

How to Read the Range Before Requesting a Final Model

YXJD-63 and YXJD-100
Lower published capacity band

Suitable as a starting range for lower-volume projects requiring smaller bales. Confirm that the largest regular piece fits the chamber before selecting by daily tonnage.

YXJD-125 and YXJD-135
Middle published capacity band

A middle-capacity range for projects requiring larger chambers and 50–80 kg reference bales. Compare feed geometry and bale requirements, not only the force rating.

YXJD-160 and YXJD-200
Higher published capacity band

The higher-capacity range reaches 5.0 t/h and 210–300 kg reference bale weight. Side-discharge space and lifting equipment must be included in the site layout.

How to Read the Specifications

Compression Force, Chamber Size, Bale Size and Capacity Must Be Read Together

The model table is a starting point for selection. Final performance depends on the actual scrap stream, how the chamber is loaded and the required finished bale.

Nominal Force

The series covers 630–2000 kN. Higher force can support denser or more difficult material, but force alone does not determine hourly output or finished-bale quality.

Compression Chamber / Feed Box

This is the internal L × W × H loading and compression space. The largest regular piece must enter without unsafe forcing or repeated manual repositioning.

Bale Cross-Section

The listed two-dimensional value is the nominal W × H cross-section of the bale. Bale length varies with material, charge amount and operating settings.

Bale Weight

The reference range rises from 15–30 kg to 210–300 kg. Actual weight changes with metal type, bulk density, charge volume and spring-back.

Capacity

The listed 0.4–5.0 t/h is a reference range. Actual throughput depends on bulk density, feed preparation, loading speed, cycle consistency and interruptions.

Motor Power

Motor power is stated in kW: 7.5, 11, 15, 22, 22 and 2 × 22 kW. The YXJD-200 uses two 22 kW motors, for 44 kW total motor power.

Capacity must be matched to a defined material and loading method.

A quotation should state the assumed feed, maximum piece size, loading method and target bale. A capacity figure for prepared sheet offcuts cannot be applied directly to tangled wire, low-density cans or oily shavings.

Material Capability

What Materials Can the Scrap Metal Baler Process?

YXJD metal balers can be configured for prepared steel, iron, aluminum, copper, lead, stainless steel, cans, wire, wire mesh, profiles, sheet offcuts, metal shavings and dismantled light-metal parts. Material form still determines whether cutting, draining, sorting or other preparation is required before baling.

Scrap metal baler applications including steel aluminum copper cans and metal shavings
Typical feed includes UBC, metal shavings, steel scrap and non-ferrous metal scrap.

Ferrous Scrap

  • Scrap steel and scrap iron
  • Steel plate and sheet offcuts
  • Prepared light metal shells
  • Wire, wire mesh and small hardware
  • Dismantled ferrous fragments

For ferrous scrap, the main preliminary checks are largest piece size, thickness, rigidity and whether long items will bridge across the chamber.

Non-Ferrous Scrap

  • Aluminum cans and UBC
  • Aluminum sheet, foil and profiles
  • Copper scrap and copper pieces
  • Lead scrap
  • Stainless-steel offcuts

Non-ferrous material can be valuable and lightweight. The buyer may care as much about clean separation and a consistent bale as maximum pressure.

Conditional Feed

  • Complete car shells
  • Long or tangled shavings
  • Fine or oily metal chips
  • Oversized heavy steel
  • Mixed scrap with sealed items

These materials can require specific confirmation, inspection or preparation before they are treated as routine feed.

Material Form Changes the Selection Even When the Metal Is the Same

Feed form
Primary project concern
What to provide for selection
Aluminum cans / UBC
Low bulk density and rapid chamber filling
Loose volume per hour, current loading method and required bale handling
Sheet and stamping offcuts
Largest flat dimension, thickness and nesting
Representative photos, maximum size and typical stack condition
Profiles, wire and mesh
Length, bridging and entanglement
Maximum length, whether material is bundled and whether cutting is available
Metal shavings
Spring-back, oil, fines and loading behavior
Close-up video, moisture or oil condition and whether shavings are short or tangled
Car shells / large dismantled pieces
Feed opening, prior dismantling and handling equipment
Actual shell condition, largest dimensions and available crane or loader
Safety boundary: sealed containers, pressurized items, hazardous residues and unknown closed components must be removed or made safe before compression. Never load unidentified material into the chamber.
Hydraulic Working Cycle

How the YXJD Hydraulic Metal Baler Works

Prepared scrap is loaded into the chamber, compressed by hydraulic cylinders and discharged from the side as a finished bale. The final control arrangement and operating sequence are confirmed in the technical proposal.

1

Inspect and Load

Remove sealed or hazardous items and load the chamber evenly by hand, grab, loader or conveyor.

2

Close the Chamber

Long or protruding pieces must not obstruct the closing path. Oversized scrap should be cut or repositioned.

3

Hydraulic Compression

The hydraulic system drives the ram to compact the charge into the specified bale cross-section.

4

Hold and Stabilize

The charge is held as required to reduce spring-back and stabilize the bale.

5

Side-Push Discharge

The finished bale is pushed out from the side, where it can be collected by a forklift, crane or receiving table.

Real cycle time depends mainly on feed preparation, material bulk density and how consistently the chamber is loaded.
Industrial scrap metal baler operating in a recycling workshop
Hydraulic scrap metal baler operating in a recycling workshop.
Horizontal hydraulic metal baler machine video
Machine Configurations

Metal Baler Configurations for Different Scrap Streams

Metal balers are available with different compression arrangements and production layouts. The suitable structure depends on material form, required bale density, throughput and line integration. Not every configuration shown below is standard on every YXJD model.

Official comparison of high density quad triple action continuous and double action metal balers
Metal baler configurations can be matched to material form, capacity and finished-bale requirements.

Horizontal Hydraulic Baler

A horizontal chamber is practical for batch loading of prepared loose metal. The reinforced frame and hydraulic cylinders form the bale, which is then pushed out from the side.

Double-Action Baler

Compression from two directions can improve bale formation for some scrap streams. The benefit depends on material behavior and chamber geometry.

Triple-Action and Mini-Triple Baler

Additional compression directions can produce a more regular block. The added structure should be justified by the feed and finished-bale requirement.

High-Density Baler

A high-density configuration is considered when the buyer needs tighter, heavier bales. The required density should be defined for a specific material.

Quad-Action Baler

Multi-direction compression is used for demanding projects that require controlled bale shape or density. Availability is confirmed project by project.

Continuous Baler

Continuous systems are suited to organized production lines with matched feeding and bale handling. The conveyor and discharge layout form part of the system design.

Choose the simplest configuration that can handle the material reliably. Extra compression directions add cost and maintenance and should solve a defined project requirement.
Finished Bale

Side-Push Bale Discharge and Downstream Handling

YXJD metal balers on this page use side-push bale discharge. The installation layout must provide clear side space for the bale to leave the chamber and for a forklift, crane or receiving table to collect it safely.

What Must Be Confirmed in the Proposal

  • Side-discharge direction relative to the loading area
  • Complete finished-bale dimensions and expected length range
  • Expected bale weight for the buyer’s actual material
  • Clearance for forklift, crane, receiving table or bale conveyor
  • Safe separation between the operator, loading equipment and discharge area
  • Storage and stacking space for the required hourly output

The difference between a 15–30 kg bale and a 210–300 kg bale changes the required lifting equipment, floor space and storage plan. Confirm bale handling before the machine layout is finalized.

Compressed aluminum can bale discharged from a hydraulic metal baler
A dense bale of used aluminum cans produced for easier handling and transportation.
Compressed mixed metal scrap bale lifted after hydraulic baling
Mixed light metal scrap compressed into a compact bale for recycling and transport.
Structure and Service

Machine Structure and Maintenance Access

Compare the complete machine structure—not nominal force alone. The final proposal should clearly show the chamber, hydraulic system, motor arrangement, electrical controls, safety devices and service access.

Reinforced Chamber

The welded frame and compression chamber carry the pressing load and contain irregular scrap. Ask about reinforcement, wear surfaces and replaceable parts.

Hydraulic System

Confirm the main cylinders, pump unit, valves, oil tank, filtration and cooling arrangement for the expected working hours.

Controls and Safety

The exact control mode, operating sequence, interlocks and emergency protection should be stated in the technical specification.

Maintenance Access

Filters, valves, wiring, cylinders and high-wear areas should remain accessible for inspection and routine service.

Basic service planning: maintain clean hydraulic oil, inspect hoses and chamber wear, keep the electrical cabinet dry and train operators on the confirmed operating procedure.
Actual Production Conditions

What Changes Actual Capacity and Bale Quality?

Published capacity is useful for comparing models, but real output depends on how the scrap behaves in the chamber and how consistently the machine is supplied. These four conditions should be confirmed before the final model is selected.

Bulk Density

Loose cans fill the chamber quickly but contain less weight than compact steel offcuts. For lightweight scrap, provide both tonnage and loose volume.

Largest Regular Piece

A long or rigid piece can delay loading or prevent the chamber from closing even when the average scrap is easy to handle.

Spring-Back

Wire, mesh and shavings can expand after pressure is released. Material form affects bale stability, length and expected weight.

Loading Efficiency

The baler cannot reach its expected output if it waits for a loader, conveyor or operator. Feeding and bale collection must match the cycle.

Capacity should always be tied to a defined material and operating method. Representative photos, maximum feed size and the planned loading system make the quotation more reliable.
Applications

Typical Scrap Metal Baler Applications

Scrap Yards

Compress sorted loose metal into regular bales for storage, truck loading and resale.

Steel and Fabrication Plants

Handle sheet offcuts, stamping remnants, wire and other prepared production scrap near the source.

Non-Ferrous and UBC Recycling

Compact separated aluminum, copper, stainless steel and used beverage cans while maintaining material-category control.

Vehicle and Appliance Dismantling

Bale prepared light shells and dismantled metal pieces after hazardous components and oversized items are removed.

System Planning

When the Baler Needs Upstream Equipment

A baler forms compact blocks; it does not replace inspection, cutting, shredding or separation.

Large scrap metal baler with hydraulic power unit and control panel
Plan the baler, hydraulic unit, loading area and side-discharge space as one system.
Model Selection

How to Select the Right YXJD Metal Baling Machine

Use the table to narrow the range, then confirm the machine from actual material evidence and site requirements.

1. Material and Maximum Size

List the main scrap forms and provide the largest regular length, width and thickness.

2. Required Throughput

State tons per hour or per day, working hours and the planned loading method. For light scrap, also provide loose volume.

3. Required Bale

Define the required cross-section, acceptable length, target weight and downstream use.

4. Site Utilities

Confirm voltage, frequency, installation environment and available electrical capacity.

5. Side-Discharge Handling

Reserve clearance and confirm the forklift, crane, receiving table or conveyor used to collect the bale.

6. Technical Scope

Compare chamber size, cylinders, hydraulic unit, motor power, controls, safety devices, commissioning and spare parts.

Avoid three common mistakes: buying by force alone, showing only average material, and fixing the site layout before side-discharge clearance is confirmed.
Application Limits

When a Baler Should Not Be the First Processing Step

Review the process before baling when long or oversized metal cannot enter safely, when the required output is small separated pieces, or when the feed contains sealed, pressurized, hazardous or unidentified components.

Very fine, oily or highly springy shavings should also be tested before a standard baler configuration is selected.
Accurate Proposal

Information Needed for Model Selection

A clear project brief is more useful than requesting a model by pressure alone. Prepare the following before technical discussion.

  • Material name and approximate percentage of each material
  • Photos and a short video of the normal feed
  • Largest length, width and thickness
  • Whether the material is loose, bundled, tangled, oily or mixed
  • Hourly or daily tonnage and operating hours
  • Current or planned loading method
  • Required bale size, weight or downstream use
  • Finished-bale lifting, side-discharge and storage method
  • Local voltage, frequency and installation country
  • Required control preference and any line connection
Scrap metal baler applications including steel aluminum copper cans and metal shavings
Material photos should show both the typical feed and the difficult pieces that may determine machine size.
Why YUXI

Why Buyers Choose YUXI Hydraulic Metal Balers

Six-Model Range

Compare 630–2000 kN nominal force, different chambers, bale sections and motor powers.

Industrial Hydraulic Structure

Reinforced chambers, hydraulic cylinders and power units are configured for scrap-baling duty.

Side-Push Discharge

The defined discharge direction makes bale receiving and lifting space easier to plan.

Project-Based Selection

The model is matched to material, feed size, capacity, target bale, site utilities and handling method.

Buyer Questions

Scrap Metal Baler Machine FAQ

What materials can the YXJD metal baler process?

Typical feed includes prepared steel, iron, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, cans, sheet offcuts, profiles, wire, mesh and metal shavings. Maximum piece size, thickness, contamination and spring-back must be checked before model selection.

What do chamber size and bale size mean in the model table?

The three-dimensional value is the internal compression chamber or feed-box size. The two-dimensional value is the nominal bale cross-section. Bale length varies with material, charge volume and operating settings.

What is the capacity and force range?

The six YXJD models cover 630–2000 kN nominal force and reference capacities from 0.4 to 5.0 t/h. Actual output depends on the material, loading method, preparation and cycle consistency.

What motor power is required?

Motor power ranges from 7.5 to 22 kW on the first five models. The YXJD-200 uses two 22 kW motors, giving 44 kW total motor power. Voltage and frequency are confirmed for the installation country.

How are the finished bales discharged?

The YXJD models on this page use side-push bale discharge. Clear space is required beside the machine for the bale to exit and for a forklift, crane or receiving table to collect it.

What information is needed for model selection?

Send material photos or video, maximum piece dimensions, required capacity, working hours, loading method, target bale, side-discharge handling plan, installation country, voltage and frequency.

Project-Based Model Selection

Send your material mix, representative photos, maximum piece dimensions, required capacity, loading method, target bale and side-discharge handling plan. YUXI will recommend a suitable YXJD model and project configuration.

Request a Scrap Metal Baler Configuration

Send the material mix, representative photos, largest dimensions, required capacity, planned loading method and finished-bale requirements. The model should be selected from the full project brief—not from pressure or price alone.

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