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Look, the customization on the chamber size and bale shape is pretty much the biggest headache—usually takes 20 days or so to dial in if you want something outside the standdard 1200mm or 250mm block. But that's actually the point, most buyers we deal with need a specific bale density for their scrap yard or aluminum recycling line, and the Y81 series handles that fine once we sort the dimensions.
It's not a continuous-feed machine, so don't expect it to run like a conveyor shredder—it's a press that cycles, roughly 1.5 to 15 tons per hour depending on the motor and how you set the PLC. For aluminum cans though, the 20-25MPa hydraulic pressure gives you a dense block (usually square or rectangular) that stacks well for shiping, and we've seen guys push it to 15 tons with the full-auto discharge system.
You'll want to pick the bale discharge early—turn-out is cheaper but slower, side push-out is better for high-volume yards, and forward-out works if you've got a conveyor setup. We've got CE and ISO on the 12-month warranty, and the motor power ranges from 15 to 45kW, which honestly just depends on your capacity target (the 45kW model is overkill for small shops).
Most of our clients go with the semi-auto PLC touchscreen because of that it's easier to train operators on (the full-auto ones are more complex than most yards need). Anyway, the bale size is fully customizable between 250 and 700mm, but the 400mm square is the one we stock most frequently—it's good balance for truck loading.
One thing nobody asks but matters: the hydraulic fluid temp can spike if you run it at max capacty for more than 4 hours straight, so budget for a cooling unit if you're doing shift work. Also, chamber size goes up to 3500mm, but that's better for steel scrap than aluminum cans—the 1200mm is what I'd recommend for cans unless you're processing mixed metals.
So basically, get your bale shape and discharge type locked in first, then we'll quote the lead time (usually 4-6 weeks for custom chamber sizes). 15-45kW motor is your call, but we always suggest the 22kW for most recycling lines—it's cheaper to run and still hits 8 tons an hour.
The Y81 series supports square, rectangular, cylindrical, and octagonal bales. The bale shape is determined by the chamber configuration, so you'd need to specify your preferred shape at order time — it's not something you can swap out after the machine is built.
Yes, the 1.5 tons/hour capacity is for the smallest Y81 model with a 15kW motor. As you go up in chamber size, you'll need more power — up to 45kW for the 15 tons/hour version.
The machine ships with CE and ISO certifications. We can also provide hydraulic pressure test reports and material certificates for the steel used in the chamber if your compliance team needs them.
Absolutely, we can build any chamber length within that range. Standard sizes are quicker — around 25-30 days — while a custom length might add 10-15 days to the lead time depending on our production queue.
We wrap the machine in stretch film with rust-proof coating on exposed metal parts, then crate it on a steel base. Hydraulic cylinders and the power pack are sealed and braced to prevent movement — we've shipped hundreds without damage.
