A 120T metal baler has been shipped to Chile, empowering the local metal recycling industry’s upgrade.
Recently, at the Xrido Group’s machinery production base, a 120T metal baler, under the precise control of lifting equipment, was slowly loaded into a specially designed transport container, ready to be shipped to Santiago, Chile. This equipment is specifically designed for metal recycling scenarios, efficiently compressing various metal scraps such as scrap steel, scrap copper, and scrap aluminum. Its successful export not only demonstrates the technological strength of my country’s heavy-duty baling equipment but will also solve the pain points of “difficult storage and expensive transportation” for Chile’s metal recycling industry, promoting the development of the local circular economy.
Developed to meet the demand for high-volume metal recycling, the 120T metal baler uses a hydraulic drive system with a maximum baling pressure of 120 tons, compressing loose metal scrap into well-formed bales with a density of 1.2-1.5 tons/cubic meter. The equipment features an adjustable pressure plate structure, adaptable to both small scrap materials such as thin scrap steel and aluminum profiles, and larger metal items like car shells and machine tool scraps. A single baling cycle takes only 1.5-2 minutes, compressing 25-30 bales per hour, significantly improving waste processing efficiency. Simultaneously, the equipment incorporates an intelligent pressure control system that automatically adjusts pressure parameters based on material hardness, preventing overload damage and extending equipment lifespan.
The Chilean customer is a leading metal recycling company in the region. Driven by the development of the mining and manufacturing industries in recent years, their metal scrap generation has increased by an average of 12% annually. However, traditional baling equipment suffers from insufficient pressure and low efficiency, resulting in waste transportation costs accounting for over 35% of the company’s operating costs. After six months of global research and comparative testing, the customer ultimately chose this 120T metal baler. The customer’s representative stated that after the equipment is put into operation, it is expected to reduce the volume of transported waste by 60%, saving the company over $800,000 in transportation costs annually, while also increasing the added value of waste recycling and helping the company expand into overseas waste sales markets.
To ensure a smooth deployment of the equipment, the manufacturer has assembled a multilingual technical service team, which will arrive on-site within 48 hours of the equipment’s arrival to complete installation, commissioning, and operator training, and will provide three years of free maintenance services. Currently, the container carrying the equipment has departed the port and is expected to arrive in Santiago, Chile, in 40 days. This collaboration will be a significant example of cooperation between China and Chile in the field of environmental protection equipment, laying the foundation for future expansion of my country’s heavy-duty environmental protection equipment into the South American market.
