The hydraulic metal baling press is the compaction press for ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap, designed for scrap metal collection centres, recycling companies and end-of-life vehicle (ELV) treatment operators.
The hydraulic metal baling press is available in 9 variants: 60, 80, 100, 125, 140, 160, 200 (two configurations) and 260 tonnes, with power ratings from 11kW (60t) up to 2×30kW (260t).
The hydraulic metal baling press compacts metal scrap into dense, low-volume bales, enabling efficient transport to the smelter and maximising value per tonne of material delivered. The volume reduction achieved by the hydraulic metal baling press allows a larger volume of metal to be stored within the same storage footprint and lowers the transport cost per tonne of metal delivered. Transport, installation and commissioning included. 60-month warranty. Available variants — hydraulic metal baling press
| Pressing force | Motor power | Packed weight | Package dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 tonnes | 11 kW | ~15 kg | 300 × 150 × 150 |
| 80 tonnes | 15 kW | ~20 kg | 400 × 200 × 200 |
| 100 tonnes | 18,5 kW | ~30 kg | 400 × 250 × 250 |
| 125 tonnes | 22 kW | ~40 kg | 500 × 300 × 300 |
| 140 tonnes | 22 kW | ~70 kg | 600 × 300 × 300 |
| 160 tonnes | 22 kW | ~75 kg | 600 × 300 × 300 |
| 200 tonnes (var. 1) | 30 kW | ~140 kg | 600 × 400 × 400 |
| 200 tonnes (var. 2) | 30 kW | ~180 kg | 600 × 400 × 400 |
| 260 tonnes | 2 × 30 kW | ~250 kg | 600 × 400 × 400 |
Compatible materials — hydraulic metal baling press
| Material category | Specific examples |
|---|---|
| Ferrous metal | Steel sheet, castings, metal profiles, wire, food cans, vehicle bodies |
| Aluminium | Aluminium profiles, beverage cans, aluminium foil, aluminium radiators |
| Copper and brass | Stripped conductors, brass parts, copper tubes, radiators |
| Stainless steel | Scrapped stainless equipment, stainless sheet, worn stainless parts |
| ELV scrap | Bodies, rims, dismantled metal parts from end-of-life vehicles |
| Industrial scrap | Stampings, machining offcuts, metal production rejects |
The hydraulic metal baling press is selected at quotation stage according to the type of metal, the daily processing volume and the available space. Free technical consultancy available. Advantages of the hydraulic metal baling press
• 9 force variants 60–260 tonnes — equipment sized exactly to production volume — the hydraulic metal baling press covers the entire range of needs: from 60 tonnes for low-volume collection workshops up to 260 tonnes (2×30kW) for industrial recycling centres with continuous flows. Selecting the right variant of hydraulic metal baling press optimises the investment — an oversized press wastes electrical energy, while an undersized one limits capacity and the quality of the compacted bale.
• Efficient metal scrap compaction — the volume reduction that maximises value on delivery — the hydraulic metal baling press reduces the volume of loose metal scrap into dense, compact bales with a compaction factor of 5–15x depending on the material and the press variant chosen. The bales produced by the hydraulic metal baling press have uniform density and reproducible dimensions, which facilitates accurate weighing, stable stacking, efficient loading onto trucks and optimal processing in smelter furnaces — quality criteria that directly influence the price per tonne obtained on delivery.
• Wide material range: ferrous, aluminium, copper, stainless steel, ELV — a single piece of equipment for the entire metal range — the hydraulic metal baling press processes all categories of metal collected by a recycling centre or treated by an ELV operator: steel sheet, aluminium profiles, stripped copper conductors, stainless steel tubes, rims and vehicle bodies. This versatility of the hydraulic metal baling press eliminates the need for separate equipment per metal type and simplifies the processing flow into a single compaction station.
• Power 11–30kW (or 2×30kW for 260t) — energy efficiency proportional to capacity — the hydraulic metal baling press has an installed power proportional to the pressing force: 11kW for 60 tonnes, increasing progressively up to 30kW for 200 tonnes and 2×30kW for 260 tonnes. This progression allows the selection of the hydraulic metal baling press variant with the minimum energy consumption required for the compaction force demanded by the specific metal and the desired bale density, minimising the energy cost per tonne compacted.
• Compact construction — integration into limited storage and collection spaces — the hydraulic metal baling press has package dimensions from 300×150×150mm (60 tonnes) up to 600×400×400mm (260 tonnes), dimensions that reflect the compactness of the installed equipment and allow it to be positioned in collection halls with limited space, next to unloading platforms or in collection containers. This compact construction of the hydraulic metal baling press facilitates integration into the existing logistics flow of the collection centre without restructuring the production space. 60-month UZINEX warranty, national technical support within 24–48 hours.
Applications — hydraulic metal baling press
Metal scrap collection centres (scrap metal yards) use the hydraulic metal baling press as the central piece of equipment in the recovery flow: loose metal received from the public and from economic operators is compacted into standardised bales and delivered to smelters at a higher price per tonne than that obtained for loose material. The 60–125 tonne range of hydraulic metal baling press covers the typical flows of medium-sized collection centres.
Authorised end-of-life vehicle (ELV) treatment operators use the 160–260 tonne range of hydraulic metal baling press to compact bodies and metal components after removing the valuable components (engines, transmissions, vehicle batteries), preparing the material for transport to industrial shredding plants and metal separators. Frequently asked questions about the hydraulic metal baling press
How do I choose the right variant of hydraulic metal baling press?
The selection of the hydraulic metal baling press variant depends on the dominant metal type in the processing flow (thin sheet vs. thick castings), the daily processing volume in tonnes, the desired bale density for delivery and the available electrical infrastructure (available three-phase power). At quotation stage, UZINEX carries out an analysis of the production flow and recommends the optimal hydraulic metal baling press variant for the customer's specific situation. Is the hydraulic metal baling press eligible for European funding?
Yes. UZINEX is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network and supplies equipment for projects with European funds. The hydraulic metal baling press can be listed on SEAP/SICAP in recycling, metal scrap collection and ELV treatment projects. Leasing and credit options on the UZINEX credit and leasing page . Why UZINEX for the hydraulic metal baling press
• Variant selection included — UZINEX analyses the production flow and recommends the hydraulic metal baling press variant with the optimal force, power and cost for the customer's activity.
• Transport, installation and commissioning included — complete installation and operator training.
• 60-month warranty — extended coverage for intensive use in collection and recycling.
• Spare parts in stock — hydraulic components rapidly available in Romania.
• National technical support within 24–48 hours — technicians specialised in recycling equipment with nationwide coverage.
• Eligible for European funding — complete technical documentation for recycling, collection and ELV/WEEE treatment projects.
UZINEX hydraulic metal baling press — 9 variants 60/80/100/125/140/160/200/260 tonnes, power 11–30kW (260t: 2×30kW), compaction of ferrous metal (steel, sheet) and non-ferrous metal (aluminium, copper, stainless steel), ELV scrap and industrial metal scrap, dense bales for delivery to smelters, 60-month warranty, transport, installation and commissioning included throughout Romania.