What is an Aluminium Can Baler?

An aluminium can baler is a machine used to compress empty aluminium beverage cans into dense bales for easier storage, transportation, and recycling. These are commonly used in recycling centers, scrap yards, supermarkets, and industrial facilities.

Where to Buy Used Aluminium Can Balers:

1. Online Marketplaces:

- [eBay](https://www.ebay.com) – Search “used aluminium can baler” with filters for location, condition, and price.[Craigslist](https://www.craigslist.org) – Great for local deals; check under "For Sale" or "Heavy Equipment."[Facebook Marketplace](https://www.facebook.com/marketplace) – Many sellers list used balers locally.[Alibaba (for refurbished units)](https://www.alibaba.com) – Offers used or reconditioned balers from suppliers in Asia.

2. Specialty Recycling Equipment Suppliers:

- Machinery Trader ([machinerytrader.com](https://www.machinerytrader.com)).IronPlanet ([ironplanet.com](https://www.ironplanet.com)) – Often has industrial balers.Recycling Equipment Companies (e.g., *TerraCycle*, *Baling Systems Inc.*, *Beltco*).

3. Local Scrap Yards & Recycling Centers:

- Reach out to nearby recycling facilities—they may be upgrading equipment and selling older models.

Key Features to Look For (Used):

- Bale Size: Standard sizes are 18x18x24 inches or larger.Compression Force: Look for at least 5–10 tons of force (higher = more efficient).Power Source: Electric (common for small operations) or hydraulic/pneumatic (industrial use).Capacity: How many cans per hour it can process.Condition: Check for rust, worn parts, motor issues, or damaged hydraulics.Safety Features: Emergency stop, guards, etc.

Typical Price Range (Used):

- Small manual/semi-auto balers: $500 – $2,000.Electric/hydraulic automatic balers: $2,500 – $8,000+.Prices depend on brand, age, condition, and capacity.

Tips When Buying Used:

- Ask for photos/videos of the machine in operation.Request maintenance records or service history.Test the machine if possible.Consider shipping costs—balers are heavy and bulky.Be cautious of scams—avoid paying before seeing the equipment.

Example Search Terms:

“Used aluminium can baler for sale near me”.“Secondhand auto can baler electric”.“Industrial aluminium bale press used”

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Advantage

> Output capacity can be up to 30-60bales per hour, more efficient.    

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

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

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

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

> Adopts Two rams structure to keep high bale density.    

> World famous brand of Siemens PLC to promise you run the machine without any worry.    

> The bale weight ranges from 20kg to 300kg, more options for your choices.    

Application

The baler machine can press below materials:

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

FAQ

> Are the interchangeable wear plate installed on Aluminum Can Press Homemade? 

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.    

> What is Horizontal Baler For Cans? 

The baler machine is mainly used to compress light metal scrap, stainless steel scrap, aluminum scrap, waste tins cans etc into small bales with high density, easy to transport and stock, save transport cost, stack cost, convenient for recycling center or steel manufacturer to melt again, improve the rate of steel melting.    

> Is your price of Press For Aluminum Cans competitive? 

Yes, of course, our price is competitive, our price is cheaper than other suppliers such as tf baler, eco baler, wanshida baler, tcm baler, enerpat baler etc.. Because we are direct manufacturer of the baler machine, so we can promise the quality of the baler machine, and price is lower.    

> How to maintain Square Baler Scrap press machine? 

When you were operating the baler machine, you need to clean the oil tank every 3 months, and check the wire, and oil pipe leakage or not, and also check the bolt every shift, you can find all maintenance items in the user manual.    

> Is it possbile to press other metal scraps with Hydraulic Press Compactor Cube bale press machine? 

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.    

> How much is the shipping cost of Metal Scrap Shredder And Baler? 

The shipping cost is varying over time,and different models of baler machine will need different containers to hold, if peak season and bigger models, the shipping cost will be higher, and on the contrary, the cost will be lower.    

> What all do I need to install the Stainless Steel Compress Baler? 

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.    

> Is it possible to change the wear plate on Vertical Baler Tin Cans? 

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.