What is a Forward Scrap Metal Compress Baler?

A scrap metal compress baler (also called a metal baling machine or metal compactor) is a heavy-duty machine designed to compress scrap metal (like aluminum, steel, copper, etc.) into dense, manageable bales for easier storage, transportation, and resale.

Key Features of a Scrap Metal Compress Baler:

1. High Compression Force – Can exert hundreds of tons of pressure to compact metal.

2. Automatic Baling – Once compressed, the machine ties the bale with wire, straps, or bands.

3. Efficient Material Handling – Often includes feeding systems (conveyor belts, hoppers) for continuous operation.

4. Durable Construction – Built with heavy steel and wear-resistant components.

5. Safety Features – Emergency stops, interlocks, and guards to protect operators.

6. Scalability – Available in small (for local scrapyards) to large industrial models.

Common Applications:

- Recycling centers

- Automotive dismantlers

- Manufacturing scrap recovery

- Metal processors and brokers

Benefits:

- Reduces volume by up to 80%

- Increases scrap value per load

- Improves logistics and shipping efficiency

- Reduces storage space needed

If You’re Looking to Buy or Use One:

- Confirm the capacity (tonnage per hour or per bale).

- Check if it handles specific metals (e.g., ferrous vs. non-ferrous).

- Ensure compatibility with your site layout and power supply.

- Consider after-sales service and spare parts availability.

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- The exact brand/model (e.g., "Forward FB-500"),

- Whether you're buying, selling, repairing, or operating one,

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Parameter

If you have any special requirements, we will customize according to your special needs.

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Advantage

> One Button automatic PLC Control, just need to push one button, you can operate the machine continuously.    

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

> Remote Control is optional, can archive automatic operation without worker.    

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

> The bale weight ranges from 40kg to 500kg, more options for your choices.    

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

> Adopts Two rams structure to keep high bale density.    

> Adopts simple structure, easy to operate and maintain.    

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

> How to install Hydraulic Scrap metal Press Machine? 

For small baler machine, we will not disassemble it when shipping, you just need to add hydraulic oil and connect to the electrical power, then operate per user manual, that is Ok, for bigger one, we will make detail marks when disassembling the machine, you just only need to assemble the machine per marks, that is alright; and you can contact with our technical team when you have any problems.    

> How much pressing force of Heavy Metal Scrap Press Machine? 

The pressing force of the baler machine is different depends on which model will you need, if you have small capacity, and small bale size and bale weight, then small baler is Ok for you, and the pressing force is small accordingly, such as 100tons or 125tons.    

> Is it possible to change the wear plate on 200 Ton Metal Baler press? 

We have two method to fix the wear steel plate, one is welding the wear plate on the baler machine, and another type is changeable, whichever type of fixing, we can do it per your special requirement.    

> Do you provide video support of Aluminium Scrap Horizontal Baling Machine? 

Yes, of course, we are providing the video support which includes installing the baler machine, testing and operating the machine, we also can guide you to replace parts and maintenance via video call.    

> What is warranty time of the Metal Sorting Baling Scrap Yard? 

The warranty time of the baler machine is 12 months normally, also can you can pay extra fees for more times such as 24 months or 36 months, within the warranty time, we are responsible for the baler machine except the spare parts.    

> What is payment term of Aluminium Scrap Hydraulic Baler? 

The payment of the baler machine is 30% TT as deposit, and 70%TT balance paid 7 days before shipment, and LC is also acceptable, it is flexible depends on amount of the baler machine.    

> What is warranty term of the Scrap steel Wire Press Machine? 

Within the guarantee period, in the event of any malfunction caused by the quality of the commodity, we provide free components for replacement. Wear parts are exclusive from this warranty. We also provide technical support for the whole lifespan of the machine.    

> 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.    

> Are the interchangeable wear plate installed on Scrap Iron Baling press machine? 

Yes, the wear steel plate is changeable, you can easily change it when which wear plate is going to change, and we also can weld the wear plate directly, because this way, it is durable ans stable.