Description

Y81F-160 160 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

160 Ton Scrap Metal Baler for Sale – Y81F-160 Small Yard Workhorse

The Y81F-160 is a 160 ton hydraulic scrap metal baler built for small and mid-size yards moving from loose storage to saleable bales.

Material is charged into the chamber, the turn-out side-tilting baler compresses it against the end wall, and the finished bale is tied and discharged. On the Y81F-160 the cycle repeats without operator judgment calls.

What separates the Y81F-160 from a generic 160 ton machine is the match between force, chamber and power: 22 kW against a Two chamber options chamber is a deliberate pairing, not a catalog compromise.

Key highlights at a glance:

• Bale size: 400×400
• Bale weight: 180–200 kg
• Chamber: 1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800
• Installed power: 22 kW
• Compression force: 160 ton
• Duty rating: Two-shift duty
• Discharge: turn-out side-tilting baler

Who the Y81F-160 Is Built For

The typical buyer is small and mid-size yards moving from loose storage to saleable bales. Typical applications cover fabrication shops, small scrap yards, non-ferrous collection points.

Material intake decides everything downstream. The Y81F-160 is specified around light steel offcuts, aluminum profiles, UBC cans, copper wire and thin sheet, and the chamber options exist because buyers in this class rarely have identical feed profiles.

Where the Y81F-160 Sits in the Baler Range

Above it sits the Y81F-200, which buyers choose once daily tonnage passes what a 160 ton chamber can swallow.

Buyers upgrading from this class usually move to the Y81F-200, while buyers consolidating duty look at the Y81F-125. Both machines are quoted against the same specification discipline, so the comparison stays like for like.

Key Specifications – Y81F-160

Model	Y81F-160
Main cylinder force	160 ton
Chamber size	1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800
Bale size	400×400
Bale weight	180–200 kg
Motor	22 kW
Duty rating	Two-shift duty

Chamber and Bale Configurations

The Y81F-160 is ordered in one of the chamber configurations below. Two chamber options.

Chamber size	Bale size	Bale weight
1600×1000×800	400×400	100–180
1600×1200×800	400×400	100–200

The 1600×1000×800 chamber produces 400×400 bales at 100–180 kg, which suits container loading.

Order the 1600×1200×800 configuration when your buyer takes 400×400 bales; expect 100–200 kg per bale.

Applications and Materials

The Y81F-160 is specified for light steel offcuts, aluminum profiles, UBC cans, copper wire and thin sheet, and the standard configuration covers fabrication shops, small scrap yards, non-ferrous collection points. Material that arrives mixed or lightly contaminated still bales on the Y81F-160, but density follows bulk density, so we confirm suitability against a sample rather than a catalog average.

Inside the plant the Y81F-160 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-160 a 200 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-160
Light steel offcuts	primary feed for the Y81F-160
Aluminum profiles	bales cleanly at standard density
Ubc cans	standard duty, no configuration change needed
Copper wire and thin sheet	bales well when the feed is steady

How the Y81F-160 Works

Charging, compressing, tying and discharging are the four steps of every cycle. On the Y81F-160 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 turn-out side-tilting baler arrangement. The finished bale is weighed, tagged and staged for the truck, and the Y81F-160 cycle repeats on the same four steps for the whole shift.

The hydraulic power pack on the Y81F-160 is a 22 kW unit, built for 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order with the starting method matched to your actual supply.

Simplicity in the cycle is the design brief for the Y81F-160, and it shows in the maintenance list rather than the feature list.

Bale Economics: Why the 160 Ton Class Pays

A bale of the size the Y81F-160 produces replaces roughly three to four times its volume in loose material, which is the difference between a truck that leaves full and one that leaves half empty.

Bale density is decided by force and dwell time, and the Y81F-160 holds compression while the bale is tied so it does not spring back when the wires are cut.

On the Y81F-160 the return comes from three lines: freight saved per ton shipped, floor space recovered where loose material used to sit, and the price premium a dense bale earns at the buyer’s scale.

Installed Power and Site Supply

The Y81F-160 runs a 22 kW power pack totalling 22 kW, matched to 380 V, 400 V or 415 V at 50 Hz, or 60 Hz supply to order. Machines are built for the supply your site actually has, and a diesel-driven pack is available where mains power does not reach.

Choosing the Right Configuration

Two decisions decide most of the ownership cost of a 160 ton baler: chamber size and bale size on the Y81F-160. Wider chambers feed faster but cap bale weight; narrower chambers produce heavier bales at a slower cycle on the Y81F-160. We ask for your buyer’s acceptance spec first, then match the chamber to it on the Y81F-160.

If you run more than one material through the Y81F-160, 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 Y81F-160. On the Y81F-160 the configuration table above states the figure for each chamber option.

Control, Power and Discharge Options

Manual, semi-automatic and PLC automatic control are all available on the Y81F-160; PLC is specified for higher volume or lightly supervised running, and manual suits variable feed.

Feed Preparation and Material Handling

Batch charging the Y81F-160 at steady intervals beats one large charge followed by a long gap; the hydraulic pack and the chamber both prefer an even rhythm.

Maintenance, Wear Parts and Spares

Daily attention on the Y81F-160 is a five-minute walk-around: oil level in the power pack, hose condition at the cylinder glands, and the wire guide alignment. The machine reports problems through noise and slowing cycles long before a component fails on the Y81F-160.

Greasing points on the Y81F-160 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 Y81F-160. On the Y81F-160 that check appears in the maintenance schedule shipped with your build.

Frame, Cylinder and Power Pack Build

The frame of the Y81F-160 is welded from plate selected for the 160 ton duty class, and the main cylinder is ground in-house; the chamber opening is machined to the 1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800 figure on the drawing rather than to a nominal size.

Cylinder, chamber and frame of the Y81F-160 are built to one drawing package, so a repeat order five years later is the same machine rather than a similar one.

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-160 build list is: chamber 1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800, 22 kW power pack, turn-out side-tilting baler discharge, and the control level your crew will actually use. Each of those four lines is a separately priced option in the Y81F-160 quotation, so the machine you order is the machine the quotation describes.

Why Buy the Y81F-160 from HUAXIN

Frames for the Y81F-160 are welded in our own works from plate selected for the duty class, and the hydraulic power packs are assembled and tested in-house.

Every Y81F-160 runs a no-load and load test before it ships, and the test report travels with the machine.

We manufacture shears, balers and shredders in the same works, so a line order is commissioned as one system with one specification and one spares list on the Y81F-160.

The Y81F-160 shares the hydraulic and control logic of our other machines, so operator training transfers across the line. The Y81F-160 quotation lists every option separately so the comparison is on paper, not in conversation.

Honest Limits: When to Buy Something Else

The Y81F-160 is a Two-shift duty machine. It is not the right choice if your feed includes plate, structural steel or anything that needs cutting force rather than compression; that duty belongs to a shear.

Safety and Operating Discipline

Working height when clearing the Y81F-160 charge opening needs a platform with a rail, not a ladder held by a second person. We can quote a charging platform with the machine if your site does not have one on the Y81F-160.

Do not stand in the bale discharge lane of the Y81F-160 to observe a cycle. Observation positions are marked on the layout drawing we supply with the quotation on the Y81F-160. On the Y81F-160 the operating zone is marked on the layout drawing issued with the quotation.

Footprint, Installation and Commissioning

Plan the Y81F-160 footprint around charging side and bale discharge side, not just machine length. A turn-out side-tilting baler arrangement needs clearance on the discharge face that small buildings often do not allow.

Noise and hydraulic oil handling are the two site items usually missed. The Y81F-160 needs an oil collection point under the power pack and a drain route that does not cross the charging area. On the Y81F-160 the drawing package states the dimensions your contractor needs.

Export Shipping, Packing and Documentation

The Y81F-160 is packed for export: critical surfaces oiled and covered, hoses capped, and the whole unit wrapped and strapped for container or flat-rack loading.

Pre-shipment inspection of the Y81F-160 by your own agent or a third party is welcome; we provide access to the shop and the test report without extra charge. The Y81F-160 documentation pack lists every document included with your build.

The Y81F-160 in the 160 Ton Scrap Metal Baler Lineup

As a 160 ton scrap metal baler, the Y81F-160 is built for Two-shift duty: 22 kW of installed power against a 1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800 chamber. Small and mid-size yards moving from loose storage to saleable bales are the typical buyers of this class, and the Y81F-160 answers them with 400×400 bales at 180–200 kg.

Ordering the Y81F-160 means ordering a 160 ton scrap metal baler around your material: thin sheet offcuts, aluminum profiles, UBC cans and copper wire. On the Y81F-160 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-160 quotation covers the 160 ton scrap metal baler platform: the 160 ton frame, 22 kW power pack, Two chamber options, and the control level your crew will actually use. The grades the Y81F-160 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-160 against a smaller press should weigh what the 160 ton scrap metal baler class adds: 22 kW of installed power against a 1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800 chamber, 400×400 bales at 180–200 kg, and a Two-shift duty rating that holds those figures across a full production day.

FAQ – Y81F-160 160 Ton Scrap Metal Baler

What materials can the Y81F-160 process?

The Y81F-160 is specified for light steel offcuts, aluminum profiles, UBC cans, copper wire and thin sheet. Feed outside that list is quotable on the Y81F-160 as well — send a sample or analysis and we will confirm suitability in writing.

How much does a Y81F-160 bale weigh?

A Y81F-160 bale weighs 180–200 kg depending on material density and chamber size; the Y81F-160 quotation states the exact figure for your configuration.

Which motor and power supply does the Y81F-160 use?

The Y81F-160 runs a 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-160 is available where mains power is unavailable.

How is the bale discharged from the Y81F-160?

Discharge on the Y81F-160 is turn-out side-tilting baler on the standard build, selected against your site layout and how bales leave the Y81F-160.

Is a diesel option available for the Y81F-160?

A diesel engine driven pack makes the Y81F-160 fully operational off grid, with the engine brand matched to your region and the Y81F-160 duty cycle.

How long is the lead time on the Y81F-160?

Standard Y81F-160 builds ship in 30 to 45 days after the deposit clears; non-standard Y81F-160 chamber or motor combinations run 60 to 75 days.

What warranty applies to the Y81F-160?

Frame, cylinders and hydraulic components of the Y81F-160 carry the warranty period stated in your contract, typically twelve months from commissioning; Y81F-160 wear parts are consumables.

What is the Y81F-160 price?

Request a Y81F-160 quotation and you receive a full itemized offer within two business days, factory direct.

What bale size does the Y81F-160 produce?

Standard bale cross-section on the Y81F-160 is 400×400, and the chamber configuration chosen at order fixes which of those sizes the Y81F-160 delivers.

What determines the real output of the Y81F-160?

The Y81F-160 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-160?

Chamber options on the Y81F-160 include 1600×1000×800 / 1600×1200×800; the Y81F-160 configuration choice depends on your bale size requirement and daily tonnage.

What control options are available for the Y81F-160?

Manual, semi-automatic and PLC automatic control are quoted for the Y81F-160; on the Y81F-160 PLC is the usual choice where volume justifies lightly supervised running.

What certifications come with the Y81F-160?

CE marking is standard on the Y81F-160, and the manual, hydraulic schematics and the Y81F-160 test report ship with the machine.

How does installation and commissioning work for the Y81F-160?

We send a commissioning engineer for the Y81F-160: leveling, electrical connection, no-load and load runs, and operator training, with remote commissioning available on repeat Y81F-160 configurations.

Can the Y81F-160 be customized for a specific material?

Chamber size, bale size, motor rating, control level and discharge type on the Y81F-160 are all selected against your material and tonnage at order.

Every quotation for the Y81F-160 covers the machine, the chamber configuration, the control mode and the discharge option, itemized.

Other Equipment in the Line

A baler densifies; it does not cut. Section, tube and plate that must be cut to length belong in our scrap metal shear range, from entry alligator classes through to gantry machines, while mixed light intake and appliance shells are torn to size by a dual shaft scrap metal shredder. The other tonnage classes of this machine family are listed on the scrap metal baler index.