"Scrap Metal Bales With Excavator" refers to the process of handling, moving, or processing scrap metal bales using an excavator — a heavy construction machine commonly used in recycling facilities, scrapyards, and demolition sites.

Here’s a breakdown of what this typically involves:

1. What Are Scrap Metal Bales?

- Scrap metal is compressed into dense, rectangular bales using a hydraulic baling press.

- Common metals include steel, aluminum, copper, and ferrous/non-ferrous materials.

- Bales are usually wrapped in steel wire or plastic for stability and easier handling.

2. Why Use an Excavator?

Excavators are ideal for:

- Lifting and moving heavy scrap metal bales (often weighing 1,000–3,000+ lbs).

- Loading bales onto trucks or conveyors.

- Handling bales in tight or uneven spaces where forklifts may not fit.

- Operating in outdoor or rugged environments typical of scrap yards.

3. How It’s Done:

- Attachments: An excavator uses specialized attachments such as:

- Grapple Buckets: For gripping and lifting bales securely.

- Magnetic Lifters (for ferrous metals): Useful for picking up steel bales quickly.

- Clamshells or Baler Grabbers: Designed specifically for scrap metal bales.

- Procedure:

1. Position the excavator near the bale.

2. Engage the attachment and secure the bale.

3. Lift carefully and transport to a designated area (e.g., truck, shredder, or storage).

4. Place the bale precisely to avoid damage or safety hazards.

4. Safety Considerations:

- Ensure the excavator’s rated capacity exceeds the bale weight.

- Check for loose wire or sharp edges that could damage equipment or injure workers.

- Use proper signaling and communication on-site.

- Avoid overloading or unbalanced lifting.

5. Benefits of Using Excavators:

- Versatility: Can handle various tasks beyond bale handling.

- Mobility: Operates on rough terrain.

- Cost-effective: One machine can replace multiple pieces of equipment.

Tip: In modern scrapyards, excavators equipped with GPS and load-sensing technology help optimize efficiency and reduce fuel use during scrap metal handling.

If you're looking for images, videos, or training resources on "scrap metal bales with excavator," platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn Learning, or industrial equipment manufacturer websites (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu) offer detailed tutorials and real-world footage.

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Advantage

> Lifelong after services let you have no any concern, get more porfits.    

> Stable hydraulic system to keep the machine run well.    

> Can press varous of metal scraps, non metal scraps, stainless steel scrap, metal chips etc...    

> Schneider electrical components prolong the service life of the machine.    

> 24 hours reply, video, phone call, email support, if any question, we response at first time.    

> Adopts simple structure, easy to operate and maintain.    

> Long warranty time of the baler machine, you are no need to worry about the after-services.    

> Enough spare parts with lower cost to keep the machine non-stop.    

Application

The baler machine can press below materials:

Aluminum cans tins	Light Metal Scrap	Copper Tube/Pipes	Coppe Wire Scrap
Aluminum Extrusion Profiles	Stainless Steel Scrap	Lead Strips	Aluminum Shavings

FAQ

> Do you have a customer case of Aluminum Can Baler Machine Swedish in our country for our reference? 

We have many customers over the world, and one issue that we all signed the secret agreement with our customers, and then are not wiling to let other customers to visit their machines, as we all know, Peers are enemies.    

> What profits can we get from the Recycling Metal Equipment In Korea? 

You need to know price of metal scrap, and price of the bales you sell to metal recycling center or steel manufacturer, then you can know how much profits you will get by this machine.    

> Before shipment, can you take testing video of Aluminium Scrap Baling Machine? 

Yes, of course, we not only can take a video of machine running before shipment, we also can take videos, photos of the process of manufacturing the baler for you.  

> What is package of Scrap Metal Baling Machine Price? 

Generally speaking, there are two packages of the machine, wooden package, and plastic films, wooden package is mainly for small machine with LCL shipment, and plastic films mainly for big machine with FCL shipment.    

> How can i know you are a manufacturer or trader of Metal Press Iron Scrap Baler? 

You can visit our factory personally, also you can ask technical drawings such as 2D drawings 3D Drawings, we have professional technical team working on this, and will not give you these if a trader, because they don't have ability on this.    

> What all do I need to install the Aluminium Scrap Pressing Baler Machine? 

After the metal scrap baler machine arrived your place, you need the hydraulic oil, cable wire, worker, electrical technician, then you can start to test and operate the baler machine per user manual, or make video call with our engineer.    

> Can I get a local engineer for Movable Scrap Metal Baling Press installation? 

As for the installation, you can find a local enginner to install the machine, we will make detail marks on the machine, and we have video and user manaual for the machine, you just need to install the machine per the marks and user manual, that is Ok; Further more, we can send our engineer to your plance to help you to install the machine, you just need to pay salary for our engineers, and you can contact with us any time if any problems, our after sale team will give you suitable solutions accordingly.    

> Is it possbile to press other metal scraps with Aluminum Cans Crushed By Compactor? 

Yes, of course, this kind of shear baling machine can press various of metal scraps such as UBC, aluminum cans tins, aluminum chips, aluminum shaivngs, steel shavings, metal chips, light metal scraps and other non ferrous metal scrap etc... Please let us know what kind of metal scrap will you need to press, then we will suggest you suitable model baler machine and best offer accordingly.    

> What is trade term of Scrap Baling Recycling Prices In Pakistan? 

Trade term of the baler machine are FOB, CIF, CNF, these 3 terms, and we also can per your requirements.