Description

Y81K-400 400 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

400 Ton Scrap Metal Baler for Sale – Y81K-400 Dual-Cylinder Transition

The Y81K-400 packs 400 ton of force into a chamber sized for steel mills, large scrap yards, export processors.

Force is applied by the 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW power pack through the main cylinder; the chamber decides the bale shape. On the Y81K-400 that means 700×700 bales.

The chamber, the frame and the power pack on the Y81K-400 are built to the same specification, so wear is even and services are predictable.

Key highlights at a glance:

• Bale size: 700×700
• Bale weight: 950–1000 kg
• Chamber: 3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) / 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2)
• Installed power: 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW
• Compression force: 400 ton
• Duty rating: Two to three shifts
• Discharge: gantry-type heavy baler

Who the Y81K-400 Is Built For

The sweet spot is larger yards and mills stepping up from the 315 ton class. Typical applications cover steel mills, large scrap yards, export processors.

Feed decides the chamber on the Y81K-400. Buyers who describe their material first get a configuration that fits; buyers who order on tonnage alone usually get a second machine.

Where the Y81K-400 Sits in the Baler Range

If heavy HMS, steel turnings and mixed ferrous scrap starts arriving in bale-sized volume rather than bag-sized volume, the Y81K-500 is the next conversation.

Buyers upgrading from this class usually move to the Y81K-500, while buyers consolidating duty look at the Y81K-315. Comparisons between the tiers are issued side by side, on the same specifications and the same terms.

Key Specifications – Y81K-400

Model	Y81K-400
Main cylinder force	400 ton
Chamber size	3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) / 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2)
Bale size	700×700
Bale weight	950–1000 kg
Motor	3×45 kW / 2×55 kW
Duty rating	Two to three shifts

Chamber and Bale Configurations

The Y81K-400 is ordered in one of the chamber configurations below. Single-cylinder or twin-cylinder construction.

Chamber size	Bale size	Bale weight
3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder)	700×700	650–950
4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2)	700×700	600–1000

Choose 3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) if stacked yard storage describes your operation; bale size 700×700, weight 650–950 kg.

The 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2) chamber produces 700×700 bales at 600–1000 kg, which suits export shipping.

Applications and Materials

The Y81K-400 is specified for heavy HMS, steel turnings, mixed ferrous scrap, and the standard configuration covers steel mills, large scrap yards, export processors. Feed that arrives mixed still bales on the Y81K-400, at a density that follows bulk density rather than the datasheet.

Inside the plant the Y81K-400 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 Y81K-400 a 1000 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 Y81K-400
Heavy hms	acceptable duty; density moves with bulk density
Steel turnings	suited to the Single-cylinder or twin-cylinder construction chamber
Mixed ferrous scrap	handled without pre-sorting when unmixed

How the Y81K-400 Works

Charging, compressing, tying and discharging are the four steps of every cycle. On the Y81K-400 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 gantry-type heavy baler arrangement. The finished bale is weighed, tagged and staged for the truck, and the Y81K-400 cycle repeats on the same four steps for the whole shift.

Installed power on the Y81K-400 is a 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW unit, built to 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order depending on the destination market.

The Y81K-400 does not require an operator to make judgment calls during the cycle, only to feed it correctly.

Bale Economics: Why the 400 Ton Class Pays

Freight is priced by weight and volume together, and the Y81K-400 bale fixes the volume half of that equation.

Holding compression through the tie is the reason Y81K-400 bales stay dense enough to stack rather than slumping on the pallet.

The honest version of the Y81K-400 payback calculation is freight plus floor space; the premium-for-density line depends on your buyer.

Installed Power and Site Supply

The Y81K-400 power pack is 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW, between 110 and 135 kW depending on the ordered configuration, matched to 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order. Supply voltage and frequency are fixed at order, and sites without mains power are served by the diesel-driven pack option.

Choosing the Right Configuration

Bale density is a chamber question, not a motor question. On the Y81K-400 the stated density assumes the ordered chamber with the material the machine is specified for; lighter feed produces lighter bales at the same chamber size.

Repeat-order plants usually keep the same chamber configuration across the fleet so bales are interchangeable on the truck on the Y81K-400. If you are adding to an existing line, send the bale spec you already use on the Y81K-400. On the Y81K-400 the configuration table above states the figure for each chamber option.

Control, Power and Discharge Options

Semi-automatic control is the usual specification for a Y81K-400 in a working yard: it automates the sequence and leaves the charge to the operator.

Feed Preparation and Material Handling

Charge depth on the Y81K-400 should match the chamber, not the grab. Overcharging to fill a grab faster lengthens compression time and shortens bale quality.

Maintenance, Wear Parts and Spares

Wire guides and tying hooks wear faster than buyers expect on the Y81K-400, because they see every bale. Ordering a spare set with the machine costs a fraction of ordering it after the first failure on the Y81K-400.

Bale quality drift is usually a maintenance signal, not a configuration problem. If bale density drops on the Y81K-400, check cylinder dwell and hydraulic pressure before reconfiguring anything. On the Y81K-400 that check appears in the maintenance schedule shipped with your build.

Frame, Cylinder and Power Pack Build

The Y81K-400 power pack is a 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW unit, assembled and run-tested before dispatch, and the test record stays with the build for any future spares enquiry.

The Y81K-400 hydraulic circuit is drawn for the duty it ships for, with a 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW pack sized on compression force rather than on a catalogue default.

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 Y81K-400 build list is: chamber 3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) / 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2), 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW power pack, gantry-type heavy baler discharge, and the control level your crew will actually use. Each of those four lines is a separately priced option in the Y81K-400 quotation, so the machine you order is the machine the quotation describes.

Why Buy the Y81K-400 from HUAXIN

Our works builds the Y81K-400 complete, from frame fabrication to hydraulic assembly, so the test report describes a machine we built rather than assembled from parts.

The Y81K-400 test report includes the loaded cycle, hydraulic pressure and a documented load bale, so commissioning starts from a known baseline.

Spares for the Y81K-400 ship from the same store as the rest of our range, which keeps one stock list for your whole plant.

We answer inquiries on the Y81K-400 within two business days, with an itemized quotation rather than a price. The Y81K-400 quotation lists every option separately so the comparison is on paper, not in conversation.

Honest Limits: When to Buy Something Else

The Y81K-400 is a chamber-fill machine, not a shear-baler. Oversized pieces that will not enter the feed opening must be cut upstream; forcing them jams the chamber and voids warranty on the damaged parts.

Safety and Operating Discipline

Two-person operation is recommended during commissioning and after any major service on the Y81K-400, when the first cycles are re-established.

We include the safety section of the manual in the language of your crew on the Y81K-400. If your operators read a language other than English, ask for the translated version with the order on the Y81K-400. On the Y81K-400 the operating zone is marked on the layout drawing issued with the quotation.

Footprint, Installation and Commissioning

Commissioning the Y81K-400 runs one to two days on site with a commissioning engineer: leveling, hydraulic connection, electrical check, no-load run, load run and operator training.

Payment terms, packing list, B/L, CE documents and manual copies are all stated in the quotation for the Y81K-400; there is nothing negotiated after the order except delivery date confirmations. On the Y81K-400 the drawing package states the dimensions your contractor needs.

Export Shipping, Packing and Documentation

Container loading of the Y81K-400 is photographed and shared with the buyer before the doors are sealed; that record settles any question about condition at loading.

Crating the Y81K-400 for air freight is possible but rarely economic; we will quote it if speed matters more than freight cost to your project. The Y81K-400 documentation pack lists every document included with your build.

The Y81K-400 in the 400 Ton Scrap Metal Baler Lineup

As a 400 ton scrap metal baler, the Y81K-400 is built for Two to three shifts: 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW of installed power against a 3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) / 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2) chamber. Larger yards and mills stepping up from the 315 ton class are the typical buyers of this class, and the Y81K-400 answers them with 700×700 bales at 950–1000 kg.

Ordering the Y81K-400 means ordering a 400 ton scrap metal baler around your material: heavy HMS, steel turnings and mixed ferrous scrap. On the Y81K-400 the chamber, bale cross-section, motor rating and control level are set from your intake at quotation, not fixed to a catalog configuration.

Every Y81K-400 quotation covers the 400 ton scrap metal baler platform: the 400 ton frame, 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW power pack, Single-cylinder or twin-cylinder construction, and the control level your crew will actually use. The grades the Y81K-400 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 Y81K-400 against a smaller press should weigh what the 400 ton scrap metal baler class adds: 3×45 kW / 2×55 kW of installed power against a 3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) / 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2) chamber, 700×700 bales at 950–1000 kg, and a Two to three shifts rating that holds those figures across a full production day.

FAQ – Y81K-400 400 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

Can the Y81K-400 be customized for a specific material?

Chamber size, bale size, motor rating, control level and discharge type on the Y81K-400 are all selected against your material and tonnage at order.

What materials can the Y81K-400 process?

The Y81K-400 is specified for heavy HMS, steel turnings, mixed ferrous scrap. Feed outside that list is quotable on the Y81K-400 as well — send a sample or analysis and we will confirm suitability in writing.

How much does a Y81K-400 bale weigh?

A Y81K-400 bale weighs 950–1000 kg depending on material density and chamber size; the Y81K-400 quotation states the exact figure for your configuration.

Which motor and power supply does the Y81K-400 use?

The Y81K-400 runs a 3×45 kW / 2×55 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 Y81K-400 is available where mains power is unavailable.

How is the bale discharged from the Y81K-400?

Discharge on the Y81K-400 is gantry-type heavy baler on the standard build, selected against your site layout and how bales leave the Y81K-400.

Is a diesel option available for the Y81K-400?

A diesel engine driven pack makes the Y81K-400 fully operational off grid, with the engine brand matched to your region and the Y81K-400 duty cycle.

How long is the lead time on the Y81K-400?

Standard Y81K-400 builds ship in 30 to 45 days after the deposit clears; non-standard Y81K-400 chamber or motor combinations run 60 to 75 days.

What warranty applies to the Y81K-400?

Frame, cylinders and hydraulic components of the Y81K-400 carry the warranty period stated in your contract, typically twelve months from commissioning; Y81K-400 wear parts are consumables.

What is the Y81K-400 price?

Request a Y81K-400 quotation and you receive a full itemized offer within two business days, factory direct.

What bale size does the Y81K-400 produce?

Standard bale cross-section on the Y81K-400 is 700×700, and the chamber configuration chosen at order fixes which of those sizes the Y81K-400 delivers.

What determines the real output of the Y81K-400?

The Y81K-400 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 Y81K-400?

Chamber options on the Y81K-400 include 3500×3000×1300 (single main cylinder) / 4000×3000×1300 (twin cylinder, 400×2); the Y81K-400 configuration choice depends on your bale size requirement and daily tonnage.

What control options are available for the Y81K-400?

Manual, semi-automatic and PLC automatic control are quoted for the Y81K-400; on the Y81K-400 PLC is the usual choice where volume justifies lightly supervised running.

What certifications come with the Y81K-400?

CE marking is standard on the Y81K-400, and the manual, hydraulic schematics and the Y81K-400 test report ship with the machine.

How does installation and commissioning work for the Y81K-400?

We send a commissioning engineer for the Y81K-400: leveling, electrical connection, no-load and load runs, and operator training, with remote commissioning available on repeat Y81K-400 configurations.

Quotations for the Y81K-400 are issued against your material profile, so the numbers you receive are the numbers you can hold us to.

Other Equipment in the Line

No baler cuts and no shear bales, so the Y81K-400 is usually specified next to a scrap metal shear for section and tube and a dual shaft scrap metal shredder for shells and mixed light intake; see the scrap metal baler range for the other tonnage classes.