Description

Y81F-200 200 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

200 Ton Scrap Metal Baler for Sale – Y81F-200 Two-Motor Mid-Yard

If your intake is light steel, aluminum, mixed non-ferrous and thin-wall material, the Y81F-200 turns it into bales you can actually sell.

A hydraulic power pack drives the main cylinder through a 200 ton stroke; the chamber geometry sets the bale cross-section. The Y81F-200 produces 300 mm octagonal / 400×400 bales.

The Y81F-200 is not the biggest baler in the range, and it is not meant to be. It is the right size for established yards and regional recyclers shipping by the container, which is a more useful property.

Key highlights at a glance:

• Bale size: 300 mm octagonal / 400×400
• Bale weight: 180–220 kg
• Chamber: 1600×1200×800 / 1800×1400×700 / 1800×1400×900
• Installed power: 2×22 kW
• Compression force: 200 ton
• Duty rating: Continuous two-shift duty
• Discharge: push-out baler

Who the Y81F-200 Is Built For

Most orders come from regional recycling centers, demolition yards, non-ferrous traders. Typical applications cover regional recycling centers, demolition yards, non-ferrous traders.

Feed profile is the first question we ask about the Y81F-200, because two yards running the same tonnage class can need different chamber dimensions.

Where the Y81F-200 Sits in the Baler Range

The step up from the Y81F-200 is the Y81F-250; the step down is the Y81F-160. Choosing between them is a question of bale weight per hour, not of budget alone.

Buyers upgrading from this class usually move to the Y81F-250, while buyers consolidating duty look at the Y81F-160. Both tiers are quoted on the same specification basis, which keeps the comparison honest.

Key Specifications – Y81F-200

Model	Y81F-200
Main cylinder force	200 ton
Chamber size	1600×1200×800 / 1800×1400×700 / 1800×1400×900
Bale size	300 mm octagonal / 400×400
Bale weight	180–220 kg
Motor	2×22 kW
Duty rating	Continuous two-shift duty

Chamber and Bale Configurations

The Y81F-200 is ordered in one of the chamber configurations below. Two power pack options: 22 kW + 15 kW, or 2×22 kW.

Chamber size	Bale size	Bale weight
1600×1200×800	400×400	120–220
1800×1400×900	400×400	120–220
1800×1400×700	300 mm octagonal	120–180

Order the 1600×1200×800 configuration when your buyer takes 400×400 bales; expect 120–220 kg per bale.

With the 1800×1400×900 chamber the Y81F-200 delivers 400×400 bales weighing 120–220 kg, sized for mill feedstock.

The 1800×1400×700 option is specified for regional trading: 300 mm octagonal bales, 120–180 kg each.

Applications and Materials

The Y81F-200 is specified for light steel, aluminum, mixed non-ferrous and thin-wall material, and the standard configuration covers regional recycling centers, demolition yards, non-ferrous traders. Contaminated or mixed feed still bales on the Y81F-200; the bale density you get follows your material, which is why we ask for a sample before quoting.

Inside the plant the Y81F-200 usually sits between intake and outbound freight: scrap is charged from the floor or a hopper, compressed to the ordered bale size, tied, and staged for the truck. On the Y81F-200 a 220 kg bale occupies a fraction of the floor space of the same weight in loose form, which is what converts baling into freight savings.

Material	Suitability for the Y81F-200
Light steel	bales cleanly at standard density
Aluminum	standard duty, no configuration change needed
Mixed non-ferrous and thin-wall material	bales well when the feed is steady

How the Y81F-200 Works

Charging, compressing, tying and discharging are the four steps of every cycle. On the Y81F-200 the charge is compressed by the main cylinder against the chamber end wall until the bale reaches its set size, then wired off and released through the push-out baler arrangement. The finished bale is weighed, tagged and staged for the truck, and the Y81F-200 cycle repeats on the same four steps for the whole shift.

Power for the Y81F-200 comes from a 2×22 kW pack, wired for 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order and started by the method your site supply calls for.

There are no optional extra steps in a Y81F-200 cycle, which is why output figures hold steady shift to shift.

Bale Economics: Why the 200 Ton Class Pays

In loose form the same weight takes three to four times the floor and the trailer space that a Y81F-200 bale takes, which is where the freight case is won.

The Y81F-200 applies 200 ton of compression and holds it through the tying sequence, which is what stops the finished bale springing back open.

Return on a Y81F-200 is freight, floor space and price; only the first two are guaranteed, and the third depends on the buyer’s specification.

Installed Power and Site Supply

The Y81F-200 runs a 2×22 kW power pack totalling 44 kW, matched to 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order. Each build is wired for the voltage and frequency confirmed at order, and a diesel-driven pack covers off-grid sites.

Choosing the Right Configuration

Chamber selection on the Y81F-200 is driven by bale weight targets rather than press force. If your downstream buyer pays by weight per bale, the heavier chamber configuration wins even at a lower cycle rate, because freight is priced by weight and volume together on the Y81F-200.

The Y81F-200 is quoted per configuration, so the comparison between chamber options is a line-by-line cost, not a package price. That keeps the decision tied to bale economics instead of marketing tiers on the Y81F-200. On the Y81F-200 the configuration table above states the figure for each chamber option.

Control, Power and Discharge Options

Control on the Y81F-200 is ordered, not assumed: manual for variable feed, semi-automatic for steady crews, PLC for volume and light supervision.

Feed Preparation and Material Handling

Keeping the feed opening of the Y81F-200 clear of tangled wire is the single cheapest way to protect throughput. A grab or magnet pass before charging removes most of it.

Maintenance, Wear Parts and Spares

Wear liners inside the Y81F-200 chamber are consumables. Their life is measured in bales rather than years, and the rate depends entirely on how abrasive your feed is; quarry fines cut liner life to a fraction of what sheet clippings deliver on the Y81F-200.

Electrical maintenance on the Y81F-200 is contactor and terminal inspection. Keeping the cabinet sealed against scrap dust is worth more than any component choice on the Y81F-200. On the Y81F-200 that check appears in the maintenance schedule shipped with your build.

Frame, Cylinder and Power Pack Build

Hydraulics on the Y81F-200 are built around a 2×22 kW power pack, with the circuit drawn and assembled in-house, which keeps the spares list short and the troubleshooting local.

The Y81F-200 runs its 2×22 kW pack at the pressure stated in the quotation, and the works test confirms both the force figure and the pack rating before packing.

Customization and Optional Configurations

• Chamber size and bale cross-section matched to your buyer specification
• Motor rating and starting method matched to your local supply
• Control level: manual, semi-automatic or PLC automatic
• Diesel engine driven hydraulic power pack for off-grid sites
• Discharge type and bale tying method
• CE and other certifications for your market

The standard Y81F-200 build list is: chamber 1600×1200×800 / 1800×1400×700 / 1800×1400×900, 2×22 kW power pack, push-out baler discharge, and the control level your crew will actually use. Each of those four lines is a separately priced option in the Y81F-200 quotation, so the machine you order is the machine the quotation describes.

Why Buy the Y81F-200 from HUAXIN

The Y81F-200 is built in a single works: frames welded in-house, cylinders machined and ground on site, power packs assembled and run-tested before dispatch.

A Y81F-200 is tested under load in the shop, and the bale from that test is documented in the report that ships with it.

Buying the Y81F-200 alongside a shear or shredder means one supplier, one specification discipline and one spares list for the line.

When you buy a Y81F-200 from us you buy the drawing package too; frame and chamber changes are handled in-house. The Y81F-200 quotation lists every option separately so the comparison is on paper, not in conversation.

Honest Limits: When to Buy Something Else

No baler densifies beyond the bulk density of its feed. If your material arrives loose and low-density, bale weight and density will disappoint; pre-sorting or a shredder ahead of the Y81F-200 is the honest fix.

Safety and Operating Discipline

Hydraulic oil under pressure on the Y81F-200 will penetrate skin. Pinhole leaks must be found with cardboard, never with a hand, and hoses replaced as an assembly rather than patched on the Y81F-200.

Overloading the chamber to save a cycle is the fastest way to damage the Y81F-200. The rated capacity is a mechanical limit, not a target on the Y81F-200. On the Y81F-200 the operating zone is marked on the layout drawing issued with the quotation.

Footprint, Installation and Commissioning

Foundation requirements for the Y81F-200 are modest: a level concrete pad of the stated thickness and anchor bolts. The concrete specification ships with the quotation so your civil contractor can price it locally on the Y81F-200.

Training two operators minimum means the Y81F-200 keeps running during shift changes and leave. This is the cheapest insurance on the whole installation on the Y81F-200. On the Y81F-200 the drawing package states the dimensions your contractor needs.

Export Shipping, Packing and Documentation

Export documents for the Y81F-200 are issued in one pack: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, CE certificate, test report, and the manual set.

The Y81F-200 ships with the standard spare kit unless your quotation states otherwise; additional spares are quoted at the same unit prices as post-sale spares. The Y81F-200 documentation pack lists every document included with your build.

The Y81F-200 in the 200 Ton Scrap Metal Baler Lineup

As a 200 ton scrap metal baler, the Y81F-200 is built for Continuous two-shift duty: 2×22 kW of installed power against a 1600×1200×800 / 1800×1400×700 / 1800×1400×900 chamber. Established yards and regional recyclers shipping by the container are the typical buyers of this class, and the Y81F-200 answers them with 300 mm octagonal / 400×400 bales at 180–220 kg.

Ordering the Y81F-200 means ordering a 200 ton scrap metal baler around your material: light steel, aluminum, mixed non-ferrous and thin-wall material. On the Y81F-200 the chamber, bale cross-section, motor rating and control level are set from your intake at quotation, not fixed to a catalog configuration.

Every Y81F-200 quotation covers the 200 ton scrap metal baler platform: the 200 ton frame, 2×22 kW power pack, Two power pack options: 22 kW + 15 kW, or 2×22 kW, and the control level your crew will actually use. The grades the Y81F-200 bales follow the trade specifications published by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the standards body scrap is graded against in international trade.

Buyers comparing the Y81F-200 against a smaller press should weigh what the 200 ton scrap metal baler class adds: 2×22 kW of installed power against a 1600×1200×800 / 1800×1400×700 / 1800×1400×900 chamber, 300 mm octagonal / 400×400 bales at 180–220 kg, and a Continuous two-shift duty rating that holds those figures across a full production day.

FAQ – Y81F-200 200 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

What control options are available for the Y81F-200?

Manual, semi-automatic and PLC automatic control are quoted for the Y81F-200; on the Y81F-200 PLC is the usual choice where volume justifies lightly supervised running.

What certifications come with the Y81F-200?

CE marking is standard on the Y81F-200, and the manual, hydraulic schematics and the Y81F-200 test report ship with the machine.

How does installation and commissioning work for the Y81F-200?

We send a commissioning engineer for the Y81F-200: leveling, electrical connection, no-load and load runs, and operator training, with remote commissioning available on repeat Y81F-200 configurations.

Can the Y81F-200 be customized for a specific material?

Chamber size, bale size, motor rating, control level and discharge type on the Y81F-200 are all selected against your material and tonnage at order.

What materials can the Y81F-200 process?

The Y81F-200 is specified for light steel, aluminum, mixed non-ferrous and thin-wall material. Feed outside that list is quotable on the Y81F-200 as well — send a sample or analysis and we will confirm suitability in writing.

How much does a Y81F-200 bale weigh?

A Y81F-200 bale weighs 180–220 kg depending on material density and chamber size; the Y81F-200 quotation states the exact figure for your configuration.

Which motor and power supply does the Y81F-200 use?

The Y81F-200 runs a 2×22 kW power pack built for 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order; a diesel-driven pack for the Y81F-200 is available where mains power is unavailable.

How is the bale discharged from the Y81F-200?

Discharge on the Y81F-200 is push-out baler on the standard build, selected against your site layout and how bales leave the Y81F-200.

Is a diesel option available for the Y81F-200?

A diesel engine driven pack makes the Y81F-200 fully operational off grid, with the engine brand matched to your region and the Y81F-200 duty cycle.

How long is the lead time on the Y81F-200?

Standard Y81F-200 builds ship in 30 to 45 days after the deposit clears; non-standard Y81F-200 chamber or motor combinations run 60 to 75 days.

What warranty applies to the Y81F-200?

Frame, cylinders and hydraulic components of the Y81F-200 carry the warranty period stated in your contract, typically twelve months from commissioning; Y81F-200 wear parts are consumables.

What is the Y81F-200 price?

Request a Y81F-200 quotation and you receive a full itemized offer within two business days, factory direct.

What bale size does the Y81F-200 produce?

Standard bale cross-section on the Y81F-200 is 300 mm octagonal / 400×400, and the chamber configuration chosen at order fixes which of those sizes the Y81F-200 delivers.

What determines the real output of the Y81F-200?

The Y81F-200 is quoted against your stated material, not a catalog figure; bulk density and feed continuity decide the running rate, and the quotation states the figure for your material.

What chamber sizes are available on the Y81F-200?

Chamber options on the Y81F-200 include 1600×1200×800 / 1800×1400×700 / 1800×1400×900; the Y81F-200 configuration choice depends on your bale size requirement and daily tonnage.

Request a quotation and the reply includes the configuration table for the Two power pack options: 22 kW + 15 kW, or 2×22 kW option that matches your material.

Other Equipment in the Line

The Y81F-200 densifies material that is already the right size. Oversize section, tube and plate go to a scrap metal shear first, appliance shells and mixed light intake go to a scrap metal shredder, and the remaining tonnage classes of this family sit on the scrap metal baler page.