Description

Y81T-500 500 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

500 Ton Scrap Metal Baler for Sale – Y81T-500 High-Density Light Scrap

HUAXIN builds the Y81T-500 for operations whose bottleneck is bale weight, not baling speed.

The baler grips the charge with the side walls and compacts it with the main ram, and the Y81T-500 holds 500 ton through the compression stroke until the bale is tied.

What the Y81T-500 offers is tonnage discipline: enough force for UBC cans, copper wire, aluminum profiles and light non-ferrous, no more installed power than the duty needs.

Key highlights at a glance:

• Bale size: 310×310
• Bale weight: 120 kg
• Chamber: 1000×800×900
• Installed power: 45 kW
• Compression force: 500 ton
• Duty rating: Two-shift duty
• Discharge: high-density light-scrap baler

Who the Y81T-500 Is Built For

We sell the Y81T-500 to UBC and non-ferrous processors whose bales are sold on density, not weight. Typical applications cover UBC can recycling, non-ferrous smelters, aluminum alloy plants.

The Y81T-500 is offered in several chamber arrangements because feed varies more than buyers expect, and the configuration table below is how that choice gets made at order.

Where the Y81T-500 Sits in the Baler Range

Buyers who outgrow the Y81T-500 usually move to the Y81K-500 (heavy ferrous, large bales), and buyers who start smaller usually arrive from the Y81F-200.

Buyers upgrading from this class usually move to the Y81K-500 (heavy ferrous, large bales), while buyers consolidating duty look at the Y81F-200. Both tiers are described in the same format, so the numbers can be compared line by line without translation.

Key Specifications – Y81T-500

Model	Y81T-500
Main cylinder force	500 ton
Chamber size	1000×800×900
Bale size	310×310
Bale weight	120 kg
Motor	45 kW
Duty rating	Two-shift duty
Bale density	≥1500 kg/m³

Chamber and Bale Configurations

The Y81T-500 is ordered in one of the chamber configurations below. High-density purpose-built machine, single configuration.

Chamber size	Bale size	Bale weight
1000×800×900	310×310	80–120

The 1000×800×900 chamber produces 310×310 bales at 80–120 kg, which suits export shipping.

Applications and Materials

The Y81T-500 is specified for UBC aluminum cans, copper wire, aluminum profiles, light non-ferrous, and the standard configuration covers UBC can recycling, non-ferrous smelters, aluminum alloy plants. The Y81T-500 will bale mixed material; bale density depends on bulk density, and we size the chamber against your material.

Inside the plant the Y81T-500 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 Y81T-500 a 120 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 Y81T-500
Ubc aluminum cans	suited to the High-density purpose-built machine, single configuration chamber
Copper wire	handled without pre-sorting when unmixed
Aluminum profiles	best results with continuous feeding
Light non-ferrous	routine duty for this class

How the Y81T-500 Works

Charging, compressing, tying and discharging are the four steps of every cycle. On the Y81T-500 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 high-density light-scrap baler arrangement. The finished bale is weighed, tagged and staged for the truck, and the Y81T-500 cycle repeats on the same four steps for the whole shift.

The Y81T-500 hydraulic system is driven by a 45 kW pack, matched to 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order supply at order.

Its cycle is the textbook one because the Y81T-500 is built for plants, not demonstrations.

Bale Economics: Why the 500 Ton Class Pays

The Y81T-500 is sized so the bale weight matches what freight buyers already accept, which is the only version of the payback calculation that works.

The compression figure on the Y81T-500 only means something together with dwell time; a fast release gives a loose bale that re-expands.

A Y81T-500 returns money through three channels, of which freight and floor space are the two you can bank before the first month ends.

Installed Power and Site Supply

The Y81T-500 runs a 45 kW power pack totalling 45 kW, matched to 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order. Builds are matched to your confirmed site supply; where mains power does not reach, a diesel-driven pack keeps the machine self-contained.

Choosing the Right Configuration

If you run more than one material through the Y81T-500, pick the chamber that suits the heavier duty and accept slightly longer cycles on the light scrap. Undersizing the chamber to chase faster cycles on light feed usually means the heavy feed never bales properly on the Y81T-500.

A practical rule: heavier bales are worth more when freight distance is long, smaller bales are easier when handling is manual on the Y81T-500. State your haul distance and handling method and the chamber choice follows on the Y81T-500. On the Y81T-500 the configuration table above states the figure for each chamber option.

Control, Power and Discharge Options

PLC control on the Y81T-500 adds cycle counting and fault logging, which is what plants running light supervision ask for first.

Feed Preparation and Material Handling

A simple marking on the floor for the Y81T-500 charging position keeps operators from working at an angle that wears the feed opening unevenly.

Maintenance, Wear Parts and Spares

Greasing points on the Y81T-500 are few and reachable, which is deliberate: greasing that is awkward to do does not get done. The manual lists each point with the quantity and interval on the Y81T-500.

Our spares list for the Y81T-500 is split into wear parts, stock parts and build-to-order parts, so you can decide what to hold locally based on how far your site is from the port. On the Y81T-500 that check appears in the maintenance schedule shipped with your build.

Frame, Cylinder and Power Pack Build

Cylinder, chamber and frame of the Y81T-500 are built to one drawing package, so a repeat order five years later is the same machine rather than a similar one.

Frame, cylinder and chamber assemblies for the Y81T-500 are finish-machined in-house, which is why the drawing package states figures you can measure the delivered machine against.

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 Y81T-500 build list is: chamber 1000×800×900, 45 kW power pack, high-density light-scrap baler discharge, and the control level your crew will actually use. Each of those four lines is a separately priced option in the Y81T-500 quotation, so the machine you order is the machine the quotation describes.

Why Buy the Y81T-500 from HUAXIN

The Y81T-500 cylinders are ground in-house, and the frames are welded by the same crew that builds our shear and shredder frames.

We test the Y81T-500 under load because a machine that has never baled material in the shop should not be commissioned on your site.

The Y81T-500 shares the hydraulic and control logic of our other machines, so operator training transfers across the line.

The Y81T-500 is quoted factory direct, without distributor margin, with the configuration you actually need. The Y81T-500 quotation lists every option separately so the comparison is on paper, not in conversation.

Honest Limits: When to Buy Something Else

Wear life on chamber liners and knives depends on material abrasion. High-abrasion feed shortens liner life, and replacement liners are the main consumable cost of ownership on the Y81T-500.

Safety and Operating Discipline

Do not stand in the bale discharge lane of the Y81T-500 to observe a cycle. Observation positions are marked on the layout drawing we supply with the quotation on the Y81T-500.

Charging the Y81T-500 with a grab or crane requires a defined exclusion zone. Most baler incidents happen during charging, not compression, so the loading protocol is worth writing down and enforcing on the Y81T-500. On the Y81T-500 the operating zone is marked on the layout drawing issued with the quotation.

Footprint, Installation and Commissioning

If a commissioning visit is not practical, remote commissioning is available: our engineer supervises your electrician and operator over video for the first-shift run, with the on-site manual as reference.

For plants running more than one machine, we recommend a shared bale-staging and wire-tying bay so the Y81T-500 and the next tier machine use one downstream layout. On the Y81T-500 the drawing package states the dimensions your contractor needs.

Export Shipping, Packing and Documentation

Customs classification and HS coding for the Y81T-500 are stated on the invoice. Your broker can plan the duty before the machine arrives, not after on the Y81T-500.

After shipment, tracking and the bill of lading copy are sent by email for the Y81T-500, and the estimated arrival is confirmed with the forwarder. The Y81T-500 documentation pack lists every document included with your build.

The Y81T-500 in the 500 Ton Scrap Metal Baler Lineup

As a 500 ton scrap metal baler, the Y81T-500 is built for Two-shift duty: 45 kW of installed power against a 1000×800×900 chamber. Ubc and non-ferrous processors whose bales are sold on density, not weight are the typical buyers of this class, and the Y81T-500 answers them with 310×310 bales at 120 kg.

Ordering the Y81T-500 means ordering a 500 ton scrap metal baler around your material: UBC cans, copper wire, aluminum profiles and light non-ferrous. On the Y81T-500 the chamber, bale cross-section, motor rating and control level are set from your intake at quotation, not fixed to a catalog configuration.

Every Y81T-500 quotation covers the 500 ton scrap metal baler platform: the 500 ton frame, 45 kW power pack, High-density purpose-built machine, single configuration, and the control level your crew will actually use. The grades the Y81T-500 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 Y81T-500 against a smaller press should weigh what the 500 ton scrap metal baler class adds: 45 kW of installed power against a 1000×800×900 chamber, 310×310 bales at 120 kg, and a Two-shift duty rating that holds those figures across a full production day.

FAQ – Y81T-500 500 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

What chamber sizes are available on the Y81T-500?

Chamber options on the Y81T-500 include 1000×800×900; the Y81T-500 configuration choice depends on your bale size requirement and daily tonnage.

What control options are available for the Y81T-500?

Manual, semi-automatic and PLC automatic control are quoted for the Y81T-500; on the Y81T-500 PLC is the usual choice where volume justifies lightly supervised running.

What certifications come with the Y81T-500?

CE marking is standard on the Y81T-500, and the manual, hydraulic schematics and the Y81T-500 test report ship with the machine.

How does installation and commissioning work for the Y81T-500?

We send a commissioning engineer for the Y81T-500: leveling, electrical connection, no-load and load runs, and operator training, with remote commissioning available on repeat Y81T-500 configurations.

Can the Y81T-500 be customized for a specific material?

Chamber size, bale size, motor rating, control level and discharge type on the Y81T-500 are all selected against your material and tonnage at order.

What materials can the Y81T-500 process?

The Y81T-500 is specified for UBC aluminum cans, copper wire, aluminum profiles, light non-ferrous. Feed outside that list is quotable on the Y81T-500 as well — send a sample or analysis and we will confirm suitability in writing.

How much does a Y81T-500 bale weigh?

A Y81T-500 bale weighs 120 kg depending on material density and chamber size; the Y81T-500 quotation states the exact figure for your configuration.

Which motor and power supply does the Y81T-500 use?

The Y81T-500 runs a 45 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 Y81T-500 is available where mains power is unavailable.

How is the bale discharged from the Y81T-500?

Discharge on the Y81T-500 is high-density light-scrap baler on the standard build, selected against your site layout and how bales leave the Y81T-500.

Is a diesel option available for the Y81T-500?

A diesel engine driven pack makes the Y81T-500 fully operational off grid, with the engine brand matched to your region and the Y81T-500 duty cycle.

How long is the lead time on the Y81T-500?

Standard Y81T-500 builds ship in 30 to 45 days after the deposit clears; non-standard Y81T-500 chamber or motor combinations run 60 to 75 days.

What warranty applies to the Y81T-500?

Frame, cylinders and hydraulic components of the Y81T-500 carry the warranty period stated in your contract, typically twelve months from commissioning; Y81T-500 wear parts are consumables.

What is the Y81T-500 price?

Request a Y81T-500 quotation and you receive a full itemized offer within two business days, factory direct.

What bale size does the Y81T-500 produce?

Standard bale cross-section on the Y81T-500 is 310×310, and the chamber configuration chosen at order fixes which of those sizes the Y81T-500 delivers.

What determines the real output of the Y81T-500?

The Y81T-500 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.

To quote the Y81T-500 we need your material type, daily tonnage and preferred bale size. Everything else follows from those three.

Other Equipment in the Line

The Y81T-500 completes the densifying end of a line whose cutting half is a scrap metal shear and whose size-reduction half is a scrap metal shredder; the full scrap metal baler range lists the other tonnages.