Managing rising volumes of cardboard, corrugated packaging, and soft plastic waste has become a major operational challenge for recycling companies across Brazil. Recently, a Brazilian recycling enterprise—facing growing labor costs, inefficiency, and a production bottleneck at 2.5 tons per hour—turned to ENERPAT in search of a faster, cleaner, and fully automated solution. After comparing multiple systems online through the keyword search “cardboard waste baler,” the customer selected the ENERPAT fully automatic cardboard waste baler for its reliability, automation level, and proven performance in global recycling environments.
This installation marks another milestone for ENERPAT in the Brazilian market, where demand for high-efficiency baling systems continues to accelerate due to rising waste generation, stricter regulations, and business pressures to reduce costs and increase processing speed.
Customer Pain Points: Why Automation Became Essential
From the customer's perspective, the challenges were clear:
Oversized loose cardboard, corrugated sheets, and soft plastic film consumed valuable storage space.
Manual handling led to inconsistent bale density, low throughput, and excessive labor expenditures.
Transport inefficiency increased logistics costs and slowed down material recovery cycles.
Growing production targets required a dependable system capable of stable 2.5+ tons/hour output.
After evaluating these pain points, ENERPAT recommended the HBA40-7272 model, a compact yet powerful machine specifically designed for medium-volume recycling operations that need continuous, automatic, and stable output.
The customer has since become one of ENERPAT's official reference sites in Brazil, and new buyers can schedule on-site visits to observe the full baling line in operation.
HBA40-7272 — Model Selected for Brazil's Recycling Facility
HBA40-7272 Fully Automatic Horizontal Baler — Technical Specifications
Bale Size: 720 × 720 × L mm
Bale Weight: 200–500 kg (cardboard)
Press Force: 40 tons
Motor Power: 22 kW
Machine Size: 6770 × 3050 × 3580 mm
Output Capacity: 1–3 tons/hour
Operation: Fully automatic with continuous auto-tie system
(“HBA40-7272 plastic press machine” — https://www.enerpatrecycling.com/HBA-40-7272-Plastic-Press-Machine-for-High-Density-Baling-Efficient-Recycling-pd506129148.html）
(“cardboard baler machine” — https://www.enerpatrecycling.com/ENERPAT-Horizontal-Cardboard-Baler-Machine-Manufacturer-pd589562348.html）
The HBA40-7272 belongs to the ENERPAT HBA Series—known globally for fully automated tying technology derived from German engineering. Each bale is secured with high-strength quenched steel wire, ensuring durability during storage and transportation.
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Why ENERPAT's Fully Automatic Cardboard Waste Baler Was the Perfect Fit
1. One-Button Automation: Plug In and Operate
The machine integrates feeding, compaction, tying, and bale discharge into a seamless workflow.
For facilities upgrading from manual sorting, this dramatically reduces labor requirements while maintaining consistent density and bale quality.
2. Triple-Cylinder Compaction System
Three-directional compression creates tighter, cleaner, more uniform bales.
The synchronized side cylinders adjust pressure dynamically to achieve optimum shape.
3. Premium Components for Long-Term Stability
High-strength quenched wire
German auto-tie mechanism
Insert-type hydraulic valve blocks (high flow, fast response)
Hallite UK cylinder seals
H-type tapered connectors to minimize leakage
4. Siemens/Schneider PLC Control
This makes maintenance fast, predictable, and cost-efficient.
Brazil's Growing Need for Fully Automatic Cardboard Waste Balers
Brazil generates one of Latin America's largest waste streams. Based on the 2022 ABRELPE/ABREMA national waste report:
77.1–81.8 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) per year
More than 27 million tons of potential recyclables annually
Yet ONLY ~4% is actually recycled in formal systems
Cardboard, packaging paper, and flexible plastics represent a significant portion of this under-recovered material stream.
Industries with the Highest Demand for Fully Automatic Baling Systems
Recycling centers & MRFs
Logistics hubs, e-commerce warehouses, supermarket chains
Paper mills & carton manufacturers
Printing houses and packaging factories
Municipal solid waste operators
As cardboard and flexible plastic consumption continues increasing—driven by online retail, food delivery, and packaging-heavy industries—Brazilian companies are rapidly modernizing their operations with automated baling technology.
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Government Policies Accelerating Adoption in Brazil
Brazil's regulatory framework strongly supports investment in automated waste management equipment:
National Solid Waste Policy (PNRS – Law 12.305/2010)
Requires producers, municipalities, and private operators to implement structured recycling systems, reverse logistics networks, and efficient pre-treatment of recyclables.
PLANAR (National Solid Waste Plan)
Targets increased recycling rates by 2040, driving commercial and municipal investment in balers, compactors, and automated sorting lines.
State & Municipal Incentives
Some regions provide subsidies or PPP opportunities for new recycling infrastructure, making fully automatic horizontal balers an attractive and important capital investment.
Result:
Demand continues rising across Brazil as recycling operators upgrade outdated equipment, reduce labor costs, and comply with stricter waste management expectations.
Future Demand Trend: Strong, Consistent, and Upward
Based on national waste growth forecasts and the continued expansion of commerce and packaging consumption, Brazil is expected to see:
5–8% annual growth in demand for cardboard, paper, and plastic baling solutions
More facilities transitioning from semi-automatic to fully automatic cardboard waste balers
Increasing investments in complete baling lines, not just stand-alone machines
Higher municipal involvement in mechanized recycling infrastructure
For companies still relying on manual workflows, the cost-performance gap will widen, making automation an urgent and financially beneficial upgrade.
Ready to Upgrade Your Recycling Operation in Brazil?
If you want a customized layout plan, a formal quotation, or would like to schedule a visit to our Brazilian reference site, our engineering team is ready to assist you.
Contact ENERPAT today and start building a more efficient, automated, and cost-effective recycling workflow.
Call us today! +1(909)-996-3687
Email: info@enerpatrecycling.com
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