Horizontal Steel Baler

Designed for industrial scrap processing, ECOHYDRAULIC Horizontal Steel Baler is a high-performance hydraulic system that compacts loose steel scrap into dense, uniform bales, improving storage efficiency and reducing transportation costs. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience in China, ECOHYDRAULIC delivers reliable and customized metal recycling equipment for global steel and scrap processing industries.

What is a Horizontal Steel Baler?

A Horizontal Steel Baler is an industrial hydraulic machine used to compress steel scrap, metal offcuts, and mixed ferrous waste into compact rectangular or cylindrical bales. It improves material density and reduces logistics cost in metal recycling and steel processing operations.

Key Function

• Compress loose steel scrap into high-density bales
• Reduce storage and transportation cost
• Improve furnace feeding efficiency in steel mills

When Should Use a Horizontal Steel Baler?

This machine is ideal when large volumes of scrap steel need to be processed continuously and efficiently. It is widely used in medium to large recycling operations where manual or vertical balers are no longer efficient.

Typical Use Scenarios

• High-volume scrap recycling plants
• Steel mills and foundries
• Metal processing factories
• Ship dismantling and demolition yards

Technical Parameters

How Does a Horizontal Steel Baler Work?

The Horizontal Steel Baler uses a hydraulic compression system to apply strong pressure on scrap metal inside a horizontal chamber. The material is fed continuously and compressed into dense blocks through multi-stage hydraulic cylinders.

Working Process

• Feeding scrap steel into the chamber
• Hydraulic pre-compression
• Main compression forming dense bales
• Automatic bale discharge

How to Choose the Right Horizontal Steel Baler?

Selecting the right model depends on production capacity, material type, and automation requirements. ECOHYDRAULIC provides customized solutions as a China factory with over 30 years of manufacturing experience.

Selection Factors

• Processing capacity (tons per hour)
• Type of scrap material (steel, mixed metal, heavy scrap)
• Automation level (semi-automatic or fully automatic)
• Bale size and density requirements
• Workshop space and layout conditions

Applications

The machine is widely used in metal recycling and heavy industry sectors where steel scrap needs to be processed efficiently.

• Steel recycling industry
• Foundries and metallurgy plants
• Scrap yards and metal collection centers
• Manufacturing waste recycling
• Demolition and dismantling projects

Before Baling

After Baling

Customer Sites

Installation and Maintenance

ECOHYDRAULIC provides complete installation guidance and overseas technical support to ensure stable machine operation and long service life.

Installation Service

• On-site or remote installation guidance
• System commissioning and testing
• Operator training support

Maintenance Guidelines

• Regular hydraulic oil inspection and replacement
• Seal and cylinder condition checks
• Lubrication of moving parts
• Electrical system safety inspection

About ECOHYDRAULIC Manufacturer

Jiangyin Metallurgy Hydraulic Machinery Factory (brand ECOHYDRAULIC) is a China manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic metal recycling equipment with over 30 years of experience. The company operates two production plants covering 30,000 square meters and serves customers in more than 50 countries including the USA, India, Russia, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

ECOHYDRAULIC focuses on hydraulic balers, briquetting machines, alligator shears, and gantry shears, with strong customization capability and overseas service support.

• Established: 1997
• Factory area: 30,000 m²
• Export countries: 50+
• Patents: 12+
• Certifications: CE, ISO9001

FAQ

What is a Horizontal Steel Baler used for?

It is used to compress steel scrap and metal waste into dense bales for easier transportation, storage, and recycling in industrial applications.

Is ECOHYDRAULIC a manufacturer or trading company?

ECOHYDRAULIC is a China factory and manufacturer with its own production and assembly plants, providing direct supply and customization services.

What materials can be processed?

The machine can process steel scrap, iron waste, light and heavy metal scrap, and mixed ferrous materials.

Can the machine be customized?

Yes, ECOHYDRAULIC provides customized solutions based on capacity, material type, and automation requirements.

What support is provided after purchase?

Installation guidance, spare parts supply, remote technical support, and overseas service assistance are available.