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ENERPAT 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler
Also known as a scrap brass baler, metal recycling baler, dual ram baler for copper wire, non-ferrous baling press, etc.

If you’re handling large volumes of copper scrap—bare bright wire, copper tubing, chopped copper, or brass turnings—you’ve probably faced the same issue: loose material takes up excessive space, slows down logistics, and inflates transport costs. Even high-value copper loses efficiency when it’s bulky, springy, or inconsistently packed, reducing overall profitability per shipment.

The ENERPAT 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler is engineered specifically for non-ferrous recycling challenges. Its dual-cylinder compression system delivers strong, stable force (148-ton main ram, 88-ton pusher ram, and 43-ton door locking force), compacting loose copper and brass scrap into dense, uniform bales. This significantly reduces volume, increases payload per truck, and improves smelter handling efficiency. The controlled ram action limits spring-back, ensuring bales remain tight, stackable, and transport-ready. With fully automatic operation and continuous feeding capability, it is designed for high-throughput copper and brass recycling lines with minimal labor input.

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Challenges & Solutions

Product Details

Technical Specifications

Design Concept

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Key Challenges & ENERPAT Solutions

In copper and brass recycling, inefficiencies rarely come from a single factor. Instead, recyclers face a mix of high material value pressure, unstable bale density, abrasive wear on equipment, frequent material handling issues, and rising labor costs. As throughput increases, these challenges directly impact yield, consistency, and overall profitability.
The ENERPAT 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler is engineered specifically for non-ferrous scrap environments. It addresses real operational pain points through high-density compression, wear-resistant design, stable automation, and continuous-duty performance.

Challenge: High-Value Material Lost in Loose Form
Copper wire, tubing, and brass turnings are valuable—but in loose or shredded form, they occupy excessive volume and reduce transport efficiency. Containers fill quickly with low effective weight, meaning more logistics cost per ton of metal recovered.

ENERPAT Solution: Maximum Density, Minimum Transport Waste
With a 148-ton main ram and 88-ton pusher ram, the 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler compacts loose copper and brass into dense, uniform bales. This reduces volume dramatically, increases payload per shipment, and improves logistics efficiency—helping reduce transport costs by 30–50% while protecting the value of high-grade non-ferrous scrap.
Challenge: Loose Bales Fail Smelter Expectations
Copper and brass buyers require tight, consistent bales for efficient melting. Poorly compressed material traps air, reduces furnace efficiency, and can lead to price deductions or rejection due to inconsistent density or oxidation risk.

ENERPAT Solution: Stable, High-Density Bales for Smelter Acceptance
The dual-ram compression system delivers controlled, multi-stage pressing with strong anti-spring-back performance. This ensures bales remain compact, stable, and uniform, improving melt recovery and helping recyclers achieve more consistent pricing for both copper and brass grades.
Challenge: Abrasive Scrap Causes Fast Equipment Wear
Copper chips, wire fragments, and brass turnings are highly abrasive and can accelerate wear on liners, seals, and hydraulic components. This increases maintenance frequency and raises long-term operating costs.

ENERPAT Solution: Reinforced Structure for Heavy Non-Ferrous Duty
Built with Siemens motors, Hallite sealing systems, and reinforced chamber liners, the machine is designed for long-term resistance to abrasive materials. Wear protection is integrated into key contact zones, enabling stable multi-shift operation with reduced maintenance interruptions.
Challenge: Material Bridging and Jamming
Copper wire can tangle easily, while fine brass turnings may bridge inside the chamber, leading to blockages. These interruptions reduce throughput and often require manual clearing.

ENERPAT Solution: Anti-Jam Dual-Ram Compression Design
A sealed chamber structure and independent dual-ram coordination reduce material bridging and eliminate dead zones. Controlled pressure sequencing keeps material moving smoothly through the compression cycle, improving stability when handling tangled or fine non-ferrous scrap.
Challenge: High Labor Demand in Scrap Processing Yards
Traditional baling systems often require frequent manual input, slowing down cycle efficiency and limiting overall throughput—especially in high-volume copper recycling operations.

ENERPAT Solution: Fully Automatic Continuous Operation
A Siemens PLC control system enables fully automated cycles with minimal operator intervention. From feeding to compression and bale ejection, the system runs continuously, while preset modes simplify operation for different materials such as bare bright copper, #2 copper, and brass turnings.
Challenge: Downtime from Delayed Spare Parts Supply
In copper recycling, even short downtime can lead to significant revenue loss. Delays in replacing seals, liners, or hydraulic components can halt production for extended periods.

ENERPAT Solution: Global Spare Parts Support System
ENERPAT maintains a global inventory of critical components for rapid dispatch. This ensures fast replacement of wear parts and minimizes downtime, keeping the 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler operating reliably in demanding non-ferrous recycling environments.

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Built for copper. Designed for brass. Engineered for high-value.

With powerful pressing force, this 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler turns large volumes of copper and brass scrap into uniform, high-density bales — cutting handling costs by up to 90% and maximizing throughput. Let’s optimize your non-ferrous recycling.

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Product Details

Heavy-Duty Frame – Built for Long Service Life

The 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler uses a reinforced structure designed for continuous heavy-duty use. Wear-resistant liners protect high-friction areas, reducing wear from copper, brass, and other abrasive scrap. This ensures stable operation and longer equipment life in demanding metal recycling baler applications.
Twin-Ram Power – 148T Stable Compression

Dual hydraulic cylinders deliver up to 148 tons of main force, plus 88 tons of pusher and 43 tons of door locking force. This synchronized system compresses material tightly, reduces spring-back, and produces dense, uniform bales for efficient transport and melting in Scrap Brass Baler operations.
Smart PLC Control – One-Touch Automation

A Siemens PLC with 10-inch HMI enables fully automatic operation. Pre-set modes simplify processing of copper wire, brass, and mixed scrap. The system adjusts automatically, allowing the dual ram baler to run continuously with minimal operator input.
Fast Hydraulic System – Efficient Low-Energy Operation

Optimized hydraulics achieve cycle times of ≤15 seconds (no load). High-flow design and load-sensitive control improve speed while reducing energy use, ensuring stable output in high-volume copper recycling environments.
Auto Baling & Discharge – Continuous Output Flow

Automatic strapping and bale discharge eliminate manual handling. Left/right discharge options support flexible line layout. From feeding to ejection, the 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler runs continuously for efficient, low-labor production.

Technical Specifications

2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler

Model	Two-Ram Baler
Hopper Size (in)	79 × 59
Bale Opening Size (in)	71 × 59
Bale Size (in)	62 × 47 × 31
Cycle Time	≤15 seconds (empty)
Hydraulic Pressure (psi)	4061
Motor Power (hp)	73.8
Dimensions (in)	295 × 192 × 128
Main Ram Force (US tons)	163
Pusher Ram Force (US tons)	97
Door Lock Force (US tons)	47

Design Concept & Product Story

You don’t start by looking for a 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler. You start with a problem—loose copper wire scattered across the yard, tangled cables taking over space, and brass chips piling up faster than they can be handled. Storage fills up quickly, trucks leave underloaded, and low-density scrap leads to unstable bales and price deductions at the smelter. What should be valuable non-ferrous material turns into daily inefficiency.

That’s exactly why the ENERPAT 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler was developed. Instead of a standard metal recycling baler, it was designed around real copper and brass recycling conditions. Mixed scrap streams, elastic spring-back, and 24/7 operation demands led to a system built with dual-cylinder compression, anti-spring-back control, and wear-resistant chamber design to handle abrasive non-ferrous materials like copper wire and brass chips.

Over time, it becomes more than just a dual ram baler—it becomes the core of your processing line. With Siemens PLC automation, fast hydraulic cycles, and automatic strapping with flexible discharge, the Scrap Brass Baler helps turn loose copper and brass into dense, furnace-ready bales, improving transport efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing scrap value shift after shift.

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Join copper recyclers and smelters that cut freight costs, improve melt recovery, and run cleaner, more efficient operations. Get your ENERPAT 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler quote or request an on-site engineering consultation.

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Why Choose Us

Global Installation & Support

Installation, training, and fast spare parts for your 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler. Global support keeps copper & brass lines running.
Patented Twin-Ram Technology

Dual-ram compression with anti-spring-back. Produces dense, stable bales for copper wire and brass scrap.
CE Certified Quality

CE & ISO standards. Siemens PLC, Schneider electrics, Hallite seals ensure stable Scrap Brass Baler operation.
Flexible Line Integration

Works with conveyors and shredders. Easy integration into copper & brass metal recycling baler lines.

FAQ

Q1: What bale density can I achieve? Will smelters accept it?

Smelters typically require dense, uniform non-ferrous bales for stable melting. A 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler can achieve high-density copper and brass bales that meet common mill requirements. The dual-ram compression reduces spring-back, helping bales stay compact during transport and storage. This improves melt efficiency and reduces rejection risk, especially for clean copper and brass grades.
Q2: How do I choose the right tonnage or chamber size?

Selection depends on scrap type and daily throughput. Light materials like copper wire or brass chips usually work well with 100–200 ton systems. Heavier or mixed solid scrap may require higher tonnage. Chamber size matters too—longer chambers suit tangled wire, while wider chambers handle bulky brass parts. ENERPAT configurations are designed to match different non-ferrous processing needs.
Q3: How does a dual ram baler prevent spring-back in copper wire?

Copper wire has elastic memory and tends to expand after compression. The dual-ram system applies staged pressure: pre-compression from the side ram followed by final main ram densification with holding force. This reduces internal rebound and keeps bales stable. It performs better than single-ram systems when handling wire and mixed brass scrap.
Q4: Is the machine difficult to maintain? Will it leak oil?

Maintenance is standard for industrial hydraulic equipment. Key tasks include oil checks, filter replacement, and wear plate inspection. ENERPAT uses sealed cylinders and abrasion-resistant components to reduce leakage and wear. With proper maintenance, oil leakage is rare and downtime remains low, even in abrasive copper and brass environments.
Q5: Do you provide installation and after-sales support?

Yes. We provide remote guidance, commissioning support, and operator training. Spare parts such as seals, valves, and PLC components are stocked in regional hubs for faster delivery. Support covers Scrap Brass Balers, copper balers, and other metal recycling baler systems.
Q6: Is the machine fully automatic? How many operators are needed?

Yes. The Siemens PLC system runs automatic cycles once parameters are set. One operator can typically manage feeding and monitoring. In conveyor-based setups, labor can be further reduced. Manual intervention is only needed for material loading or abnormal conditions.
Q7: How much can I save on transportation costs?

Baling increases bulk density significantly, allowing more copper per truck or container. This reduces shipment frequency and improves load efficiency. Many recyclers report 40–60% lower logistics costs depending on original scrap form and transport distance.
Q8: Can it handle mixed copper and brass scrap with contamination?

It can compress mixed non-ferrous scrap such as copper, brass, and bronze. However, performance and pricing depend on contamination level. Ferrous metals, plastics, and insulation should be removed for best results. The baler densifies material but does not perform separation.
Q9: What is the typical ROI?

ROI usually depends on throughput and logistics savings. Most copper and brass recyclers achieve payback within 12–18 months. Savings mainly come from reduced transport cost and improved selling price of dense, furnace-ready bales compared to loose scrap.
Q10: Can this machine be integrated into a full recycling line?

Yes. The 2 Ram Copper Scrap Baler can connect with shredders, conveyors, and sorting systems. It supports upstream feeding and downstream bale handling, making it suitable for standalone use or full non-ferrous recycling lines.