I. Equipment Overview 

The fully automatic hydraulic copper scrap briquetting machine is a specialized machine used to compress loose, fluffy copper scraps (long strips, C-shaped scraps, etc. produced by lathe machining) into high-density, regularly shaped (cylindrical, square, etc.) briquettes using high-pressure hydraulic force. The entire process is highly automated, significantly improving the recycling value of copper scraps and the efficiency of transportation and smelting.

II. Main Structure and Working Principle

Core Structure:

Hydraulic System: The heart of the machine, including the motor, oil pump, hydraulic cylinders (main cylinder and side cylinders), control valve assembly, etc., providing powerful and stable pressure.

Frame: Welded from high-strength steel plates, ensuring stable operation and no deformation under high pressure.

Mold/Cylinder: The cavity that determines the final shape of the copper filings (round cakes or square bundles).

Feeding System: Typically equipped with a screw feeder or pusher plate, evenly feeding the copper filings into the compression chamber.

Electrical Control System: A PLC programmable controller in conjunction with a human-machine interface (touch screen) controls the entire workflow, enabling parameter setting, mode switching, and fault diagnosis.

Discharge System: Automatically ejects the copper filings after compression (side push or front push).

Workflow (Fully Automatic Cycle):

Loading: Copper filings are manually or via conveyor belt/elevator poured into the storage hopper.

Automatic Feeding: The feeding mechanism pushes a fixed quantity of copper filings into the main compression chamber.

Pre-compression: The side or main pressure cylinder performs pre-compression to expel most of the air.

Main compression: The main pressure cylinder applies extremely high pressure (up to hundreds of tons) to compress the copper shavings to their maximum.

Pressure holding: The pressure is held at maximum for a short time to allow the cake to set and reduce springback.

Cake ejection: The compression chamber opens, and the cake is automatically ejected.

Reset: All hydraulic cylinders reset, awaiting the next cycle.

III. Core Advantages and Value

Maximizing Economic Benefits:

High Volume Reduction Ratio: Volume can be reduced to 1/3-1/10 of the original, significantly reducing transportation and storage costs.

Higher Selling Price: The compressed cakes have uniform density, resulting in less oxidation loss and a lower burn-off rate during smelting, making them more attractive to recyclers at higher prices.

Reduce Waste: Cutting oil flowing out during compression can be collected and recycled, creating additional value.

Automation and Efficiency:

One person can operate the machine, with extremely low labor intensity.

Short cycle time (typically tens of seconds to two minutes per cycle), stable output.

PLC control, adjustable parameters, adaptable to different materials and shapes of metal chips.

Safety and Environmental Protection:

Enclosed operation reduces dust and oil mist emissions.

Safe operation, avoiding potential injuries from manual packaging.

Clean working environment, meeting the 5S/6S management requirements of modern factories.

IV. Main Application Scenarios

Copper Processing Enterprises: Machining workshops for copper rods, copper pipes, valves, sanitary ware, etc. Automotive parts manufacturers: Factories that produce copper-containing components such as brake discs, turbochargers, and bearing housings.

Large machinery manufacturing plants.

Professional metal recycling companies.

V. Key Selection Points and Considerations

Pressure and Cake Size: Select the appropriate tonnage (e.g., 200T, 315T, 500T) and die size based on your daily processing capacity (tons/day) and desired cake density/weight.

Automation Level: Confirm whether fully automatic feeding and discharging is required, or if semi-automatic (manual feeding) is sufficient.

Copper Shavings Characteristics: Consider the type of copper shavings (brass, copper), length, and oil content. Wet and dry shavings have different compression parameters.

Brand and Quality: Pay attention to the brand of hydraulic components (e.g., oil pumps, valves), the quality of the frame steel, and the welding process.

After-Sales Service: Assess the supplier's installation, commissioning, training, and technical support capabilities.

Safety Configuration: Check whether safety devices such as safety light curtains, emergency stop buttons, and explosion-proof valves are included.

Energy Consumption: Compare the motor power and cycle time of different models to evaluate operating costs.

VI. Common Market Types

Vertical Copper Scrap Press: Small footprint, usually uses side-push output, suitable for workshops with limited space.

Horizontal Copper Scrap Press: Good stability, easy maintenance, and typically high output.

Customized: Mold shape, conveyor line, etc., can be customized according to customer's specific needs.

Summary

Fully automatic hydraulic copper scrap press is an ideal investment to improve copper scrap processing efficiency and maximize resource value. It not only transforms waste into high-density products but also drives factories towards automated, clean, and efficient production.

Recommendation: Before purchasing, it is best to provide copper scrap samples to the equipment supplier for trial operation to visually verify the pressing effect and capacity. This is the most reliable way to select the most suitable model.