A horizontal high-capacity metal scrap briquetting machine, as the name suggests, uses a horizontally moving compression cylinder (main hydraulic cylinder) to compress loose, oily metal scraps into high-density, regularly shaped (cylindrical or rectangular) briquettes within a sealed mold cavity using immense pressure (typically hundreds to thousands of tons).

Core Features and Advantage

1.High Capacity and High Efficiency

Continuous Feeding Design: Equipped with a large-capacity feed hopper or can be directly connected to a conveyor for semi-continuous or continuous operation.

Fast Cycle Time: Optimized hydraulic system and control logic result in a short cycle time for "feeding-compression-pressure holding-extraction-reset," leading to high output per unit time.

High Degree of Automation: Can be integrated with metal scrap conveying systems and coolant filtration systems for automated operation, reducing manual intervention.

2.Excellent Economic Benefits

Significantly Reduced Volume: Can reduce the volume of loose metal scraps to 1/3 to 1/8 of the original volume, greatly reducing storage space and transportation costs.

Increased Recycling Value: Compressed Briquettes have uniform density and high purity (some cutting fluid is squeezed out during extrusion), making them more appealing to steel mills and recyclers, fetching significantly higher prices than loose chips.

Reduced Cutting Fluid Loss: During compression, over 90% of the attached cutting fluid is squeezed out and recycled, saving costs and protecting the environment.

3.Robust and Stable Structure: Horizontal Structure: 

The equipment has a low center of gravity, ensuring smooth operation, making it particularly suitable for large-tonnage, high-intensity continuous work.

Heavy-Duty Frame: Welded from high-quality steel plates and stress-relieved, it boasts high rigidity and can withstand long-term alternating impact loads.

Durable Core Components: Key components such as the main cylinder, mold, and piston head utilize special materials and processes, resulting in high wear resistance.

4.Safety and Environmental Protection: Enclosed Operation: 

The compression process takes place in a sealed chamber, preventing chip splashing and oil mist diffusion.

Safety Interlock Devices: Equipped with multiple protections including photoelectric protection, door lock switch, and pressure safety valve.

Improved Working Environment: Transforming dirty, slippery metal shavings into clean, neat Briquettes significantly improves the workshop environment.

Typical Workflow:

1.Feeding: Metal shavings are fed into the compression chamber via a screw conveyor, scraper conveyor, or manually.

2.Pre-compression: The pusher piston or compression head performs pre-compression to expel some air and cutting fluid.

3.Main Compression: The main cylinder applies full working pressure, compressing the metal shavings to the preset density.

4.Pressure Holding: High pressure is maintained for a period of time to ensure the Briquette is shaped.

5.Ejection: Lateral or reverse cylinders actuate to eject the shaped Briquette from the mold cavity.

6.Reset: All cylinders retract, preparing for the next cycle.

Main Application Scenarios:

High-volume machining workshops: Manufacturers of automotive engine, transmission, wheel hub, and other parts.

Foundries: Processing risers and gates, scrap castings, etc.

Metal recycling and processing centers: Pre-processing collected mixed metal shavings.

Industries such as aerospace and heavy machinery that process high-value metal scrap (e.g., titanium alloys, high-temperature alloys).

Key Considerations for Selection: 

When purchasing or evaluating a horizontal high-capacity briquetting machine, the following points should be considered:

1.Material Characteristics: Metal type: steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, special alloys, etc. (different pressure requirements). Scrape form: long curls, short scraps, broken scraps. Moisture/oil content: determines the oil drainage system and Briquette density.

2.Capacity Requirements: Daily/hourly processing capacity (tons): the main basis for determining the equipment model.

3.Briquette Specifications: Dimensions (diameter/side length, thickness) and weight: whether it facilitates subsequent handling and stacking and meets the requirements of recyclers.

4.Pressure Requirements: Maximum compression force (tons): directly affects the final Briquette density. Aluminum scrap requires approximately 315-630 tons, steel scrap requires 630-1500 tons or more.

5.Automation Level: Feeding method: manual, semi-automatic conveyor, fully automatic line. Oil Discharge System: Does it integrate a cutting fluid collection and filtration device? Control System: PLC control; does it have data monitoring and fault diagnosis functions?

6.Equipment Quality Structural Design: Frame rigidity, main cylinder brand, hydraulic system configuration (reputable brands are more stable). Manufacturer Experience: Industry reputation, case studies, after-sales service network.

7.Plant Conditions Equipment Dimensions: Length, width, height, and working space. Power Requirements: Motor power (typically tens to hundreds of kilowatts).

Summary and Recommendations For companies that need to process large quantities of metal scrap, investing in a horizontal high-capacity briquetting machine is a move with a quick return. It not only solves the "pain points" of waste accumulation and environmental pollution, but also directly creates economic benefits by increasing the selling price of scrap, reducing logistics costs, and recovering cutting fluid.

Before making a decision, we strongly recommend:

1.Provide Samples: Send your metal scrap samples to the equipment manufacturer for pressure testing to determine the optimal pressure and briquetting effect.

2.Site Visit: Visit the equipment manufacturing plant or the operating site of an existing user.

3.Life Cycle Cost Analysis: This comprehensively considers equipment price, operating energy consumption, maintenance costs, and the benefits of increased efficiency.

Hopefully, the above information helps you gain a comprehensive understanding of the horizontal high-capacity metal scrap press. If you can provide more specific information about the type of metal and your capacity requirements, I can provide a more targeted analysis.