Market Background

Saudi Arabia’s scrap recycling industry is moving into a more “industrialized” phase. Large volumes of scrap are generated from infrastructure expansion, construction offcuts, and industrial maintenance—often arriving as bulky, irregular heavy scrap that quickly consumes yard space. At the same time, transport efficiency is becoming a major cost driver: loose scrap creates low loading density, more truck trips, and longer yard turnaround. Many operators are also under pressure to standardize output so downstream buyers can handle and charge material more smoothly. In this environment, high-capacity hydraulic metal balers are increasingly seen as a strategic asset—helping yards densify scrap, stabilize dispatch rhythm, and improve profitability per ton.

Customer & Application Scenario

A Saudi recycler needed a heavy-duty baling solution for mixed heavy scrap with higher thickness and wide size variation. Their main pain points were:

• Yard congestion caused by large, loose scrap piles and repeated re-handling

• Low loading efficiency (voids and “air gaps” during trucking) leading to higher logistics cost per ton

• Inconsistent outbound form that made stacking and dispatch planning difficult

• Safety and labor pressure from frequent manual repositioning of heavy scrap
  The customer wanted one reliable high-force baler that could produce dense, standardized bales suitable for stacking and truck loading, with operation that could stay consistent across shifts.

Our Solution

To match the application, Jiangsu Wan Shida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. supplied 1 unit of a 1500-ton class heavy-duty hydraulic metal baler with PLC automatic control and remote operation. The press chamber size was selected to accept larger scrap batches per cycle, while the bale format targeted a dense, stackable output. On site, finished bales are typically handled and removed by grapple/crane, which fits Saudi yards that rely on heavy material handling equipment for safer, faster movement.

Customer Feedback (Early Operation)

After commissioning, the customer reported improvements that showed up quickly on the yard floor:

1. Better yard order: loose scrap volume reduced substantially after baling, freeing lanes and simplifying stockpile management.

2. Tighter loading: denser bales improved truck utilization and reduced wasted volume.

3. More stable dispatch rhythm: predictable cycles helped align baling output with truck scheduling.

Summary (Key Technical Parameters Included)

Below are the key specs used for selection, layout planning, and performance expectations:

Customer Feedback (What Mattered Most)

The customer’s key takeaway was that standardized dense bales made everything downstream easier—stacking became cleaner, loading became more efficient, and dispatch planning became less reactive. For heavy scrap, the combination of a large press room and high force output helped reduce the constant “reposition and re-handle” cycle that previously slowed their yard.

Key Takeaway

This Saudi project highlights a clear trend: as volumes rise and logistics costs remain critical, scrap operators gain advantage by investing in high-capacity hydraulic metal balers that produce dense, standardized bales. With a 3500×3000×1500 mm press room, ≥2400 kg/m³ target density, and PLC automatic control with remote operation, this 1500-ton class baler supports a repeatable “sort → bale → stack → load” workflow—helping yards improve space utilization, loading efficiency, and overall dispatch stability.