When processing massive amounts of scrap metal, having the right equipment makes all the difference between a profitable operation and endless maintenance headaches. Recently, Shuliy Machinery partnered with a professional metal broker and their end-client in Indonesia to design and install a fully customized metal recycling line.

At the heart of this project was our heavy-duty metal chips briquette press, tailored to meet exceptionally high standards and solve specific operational pain points. Here is how we helped them maximize their recycling efficiency.

raw materials of the Nigeria Client
raw materials of the Nigeria Client
shredded metal chips
shredded metal chips
measuring the final product
measuring the final product

The Client’s Challenges

The end-client in Indonesia is a highly experienced scrap metal recycler currently operating three Japanese-made recycling machines.

Their extensive experience meant they had strict requirements for machine durability and stability. They presented us with three main challenges:

  1. Complex Materials: Their raw materials weren’t just standard metal swarf. They had a mix of normal metal chips and long metal scrap, which needed to be processed at a capacity of 1 ton per hour. The briquette press requires input materials to be under 5cm.
  2. A Demand for Premium Quality: Because they were accustomed to the high performance of Japanese machinery, standard entry-level machines would not meet their expectations for continuous, heavy-duty operation.
  3. Operational Hazards: In their daily operations, workers sometimes accidentally dropped manual tools (like wrenches) into the feeding system, causing severe jam hazards to the main press machine.

The Shuliy Solution: More Than Just a Machine

Instead of simply selling a standard off-the-shelf product, our engineering team dug deep into scrap metal management solutions to provide a highly customized, high-end production line.

1. Upgrading to a Premium Heavy-Duty Standard

To match the quality of their existing Japanese machines, we confidently upgraded the proposal to our premium Jiangyin-standard equipment series.

The core of the solution was our 630-ton metal briquetting press (Model YG560/380), capable of delivering 6,300kN of force to produce ultra-dense blocks (4500–5000 kg/m³ for steel) at a capacity of over 2 tons per hour.

2. Solving Long Metal Scrap with a Pre-Shredding System

How to process long metal scrap? We integrated an SL-400 scrap metal shredder into the line. While initially considering a larger 800-type shredder, we downgraded it to the highly efficient 400-type after analyzing their actual 1t/h capacity need. This precise recommendation saved the client investment costs while perfectly reducing long metal strips to the required 20mm size.

3. Factory Visit & Three Key Customizations

During the client’s visit to our facility in China, we further customized the metal chips briquette press to fit their exact site conditions:

  • Elevator on the Screw Feeder: To bridge the height difference in their factory layout, we added a lifting elevator to the feeding system.
  • Safety Protective Screen: To totally eliminate the risk of tools dropping into the machine, we designed and installed a customized screening mesh at the feeding inlet.
  • Cooling Tower Integration: To combat the tropical Indonesian climate and the intense heat generated by the 630-ton hydraulic pressure, we configured a metal briquetting machine with a cooling system (water cooling tower) to safeguard the 4000L hydraulic oil tank.

Core Equipment Specifications

  • Core Press: YG560/380 Hydraulic Briquette Press for Metal (630 Tons)
  • Block Dimensions: φ160 mm × (100–180) mm (Cylindrical)
  • Pre-Processing: SL-400 Metal Shredder with Cold Stamping Mold Steel blades
  • Automation: Full PLC Automatic Control (Inovance brand)
  • Bonus: We provided a free set of high/low-pressure molds, limit switches, and a two-year supply of O-rings to ensure worry-free maintenance.

The Result & Customer Trust

Beyond manufacturing top-tier machinery, Shuliy acts as a comprehensive briquette machine supplier in China. We asked the client for their factory dimensions and provided a complete 3D layout drawing, ensuring a plug-and-play installation once the machines arrived in Indonesia.

The client was thoroughly impressed by our problem-solving capabilities and the build quality they saw during their factory tour. In fact, after viewing our other equipment nearby, the client is already planning a second visit to inspect our Metal Crusher lines for future expansion!

Looking to Upgrade Your Metal Recycling Yard?

Whether you are dealing with steel chips, aluminum, or copper, Shuliy Machinery can design the perfect metal chips briquette press line for your facility.