Australia's recycling industry is experiencing a strong shift toward localized metal processing, efficient downstream logistics, and higher-value resource recovery. This trend recently brought an Australian metal recycler to ENERPAT after searching for a “Mattress Springs Scrap Bundling Machine”—a very specific need driven by the growing volume of mattress-derived metal springs in the local waste stream.
After extensive consultation and real-material testing in our U.S. warehouse, the customer selected the ENERPAT AMB-L2520-250 Mattress Spring Baler, a proven heavy-duty solution within our door-cover metal baler range. The project was quickly finalized, installed, and placed into continuous operation—ultimately becoming one of ENERPAT's showcase reference sites in Australia.
Customer Challenges: High-Volume Mattress Springs With High Transport Cost
Mattress recycling streams in Australia have grown rapidly. Each year, the country disposes of 1.8–2 million mattresses, and metal springs make up ~20–25% of each unit's recoverable mass. Springs are bulky, irregular, and extremely inefficient to transport in loose form.
The customer faced several pain points:
Unstable, oversized loads made transport costly and inefficient
6-ton/hour throughput requirement could not be met manually
Mattress springs of mixed sizes produced inconsistent bale quality
Downstream buyers required dense, furnace-ready bundles
The business needed a machine that could improve storage, reduce handling, and pay back quickly
ENERPAT's engineering team proposed a site test using the customer's own material. After observing the performance and visiting an ENERPAT machine operating at a U.S. reference facility, the customer immediately confirmed the order.
Why the ENERPAT Solution Worked — Speed, Compression Density & Reliability
As a global Scrap Baling Machine Manufacturer, ENERPAT designs machines for challenging metal streams such as coiled wire, furniture springs, light steel structures, and shredded ferrous offcuts. The Mattress Springs Scrap Bundling Machine installed in Australia solved the customer’s logistics and throughput issues immediately:
Key benefits delivered:
Up to 6 tons/hour mattress-spring processing
Uniform 500×500 mm high-density metal bales
Dramatically reduced transportation cost per ton
Reduced storage footprint and improved yard organization
Higher resale value due to cleaner, denser, furnace-ready bundles
Rapid commissioning and zero downtime during the first operational cycle
On-site reference visits improved customer confidence in the final decision
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AMB-L2520 Mattress Spring Baler — Technical Model Overview
The ENERPAT AMB-L2520-250T is a versatile metal scrap bundling machine within our door-cover horizontal baler range. Engineered for high-hardness and deformable metal streams, the 250-ton compression force delivers consistent bale density even with complex, “spring-type” materials.
Technical Specifications
Compression Force: 250 tons
Feed Chamber Size: 2500 × 2000 × 1200 mm
Bale Size: 500 × 500 mm
Hydraulic Power: 30 kW – 6 × 2 kW
Discharge Method: Hydraulic automatic bale ejection
Suitable Materials: mattress springs, light steel scrap, wire scrap, metal cans, aluminum profiles, home-appliance shells, ferrous offcuts, and fragmented metal pieces
This model's door-cover compression design ensures longer structural life, stable pressure distribution, reduced wear, and superior compression of lightweight bulky metal streams such as mattress coils.
Australia's Metal Recycling Market: Data-Driven Reasons Why Demand Is Rising
Australia generates a substantial volume of metal waste annually:
National Metal Waste Volumes (2020–21, official reporting)
5.7 million tonnes of metal waste generated
4.97 million tonnes recovered (one of Australia's highest recovery rates)
Strong supply from C&D waste, automotive dismantling, and household bulky waste (including mattresses)
This large volume requires local pre-processing equipment such as an automatic scrap bundling machine to meet rising recycling standards.
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Policy Drivers That Encourage Investment in Metal Balers
1. Recycling & Waste Reduction Act (2020)
Australia’s export-restriction framework encourages more domestic metal processing, reducing the export of unprocessed scrap. This increases demand for balers that produce high-density, specification-compliant bales.
2. National Waste Policy Action Plan (2024 Update)
Targets include:
Higher national resource recovery rates
Growth of circular-economy infrastructure
Stronger incentives for on-shore reprocessing equipment
3. State-Level Investment & Recycling Infrastructure Funds
NSW, VIC, WA and QLD have all funded upgrades to:
These grants directly drive purchases of metal scrap bundling machine solutions.
Future Demand Outlook in Australia
Based on mattress recycling growth, increased metal-scrap generation, and stricter downstream quality standards, the Australian market is projected to show:
5–7% annual growth in small-to-mid capacity metal balers
Higher demand for furnace-grade dense bales from domestic steel plants
More recyclers upgrading from manual handling to automatic metal baler systems
Strong adoption of door-cover balers for coiled, spring-type, and mixed ferrous scrap streams
For recyclers still hesitating, market signals show that the earlier the upgrade, the greater the cost savings in logistics, labour, and resale value.
If you are interested in this model…
Ready to Improve Your Recycling Line?
ENERPAT offers layout design, ROI calculations, full quotations, and live demonstrations at our reference sites—including this new installation in Australia.
Contact us today to schedule a site visit or request your customized scrap bundling machine solution.
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Email: info@enerpatrecycling.com
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