Green Policy Compliance: WANSHIDA Scrap Metal Baler Supports Sustainable Recycling in Seville

The city of Seville is accelerating its commitment to Spain’s Circular Economy Strategy 2030, pushing recycling facilities to adopt low-emission and energy-efficient technologies. To meet these standards, a leading metal recovery plant selected WANSHIDA to supply a next-generation scrap metal baler that would satisfy strict EU regulations and cut operational costs.

The Y83/T-250B hydraulic scrap baling machine provides 250-ton cylinder pushing and shearing force with a maximum working pressure of 25 MPa. Its compression chamber of 2000×1750×900 mm produces 500×500 mm high-density bales in a rapid 90-second dry cycle. A powerful 90 kW motor allows the scrap metal press to maintain a steady throughput of 5 tons per hour while reducing energy consumption by about 15 %.

Installation was completed in less than three weeks, including CE certification and operator training. Staff quickly adapted to the PLC control interface and praised the push-out discharge for safe and efficient bale handling. The plant reports that the metal recycling baler has improved overall productivity by 30 % and reduced transport costs by 20 %, thanks to the dense, uniform bales that maximize container space.

Environmental impact was a key factor in the decision. Using this hydraulic metal baler has enabled the Seville facility to cut carbon emissions by decreasing the number of outbound shipments. The baler’s energy-efficient hydraulic system helps meet Spain’s stringent energy-saving targets while maintaining profitability.

By investing in WANSHIDA’s advanced equipment, the Seville recycling center has become a model for sustainable operations in southern Spain, proving that a state-of-the-art scrap metal baler can simultaneously reduce costs and support environmental goals.