Florida, Lauderdale: ENERPAT Brass Off- Cut Baler Installed

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When a leading metal recycler in Lauderdale, Florida found their old baler had reached the end of its life, they needed a fast, efficient replacement capable of handling mixed non-ferrous scrap — brass, copper, aluminum off-cuts, and stamping leftovers.

That’s when they turned to ENERPAT, a trusted metal baling machine manufacturer known for reliable, high-density hydraulic baling machines.

Customer Challenge: Aging Equipment, Rising Scrap Volume

The client, a long-established scrap metal recycler in the Fort Lauderdale area, processes over 1.8 tons of metal waste per day. Their previous machine could no longer keep up.

They needed a scrap metal compressing machine capable of:

Handling copper, brass, and aluminum disc off-cuts from multiple suppliers
Producing compact 11 kg bales for easier transport and resale
Operating reliably under continuous load
Reducing storage space and freight costs

Brass Off- Cut Test

ENERPAT's Solution: AMB-L1480-160T Hydraulic Baler

After a detailed consultation with Jimmy, ENERPAT’s U.S. sales manager, the client was invited to test their own scrap at ENERPAT’s U.S. warehouse facility.

Given the variety of metals and inconsistent material sizes, Jimmy recommended the AMB-L1480-160T door-lid style hydraulic baling machine — a high-pressure, multi-purpose system ideal for non-ferrous recycling.

Machine Highlights:

Compression Force: 160 T
Bale Size: 350 × 350 mm
Chamber Size: 1400 × 800 × 700 mm
Power: 30 kW
Three-way compression and automatic bale ejection for efficient cycle time

The door-lid design provides exceptional durability and sealing strength, ensuring maximum compaction even with irregular or high-density materials.

Using hydraulic cold compression, the AMB-L series forms dense, uniform metal bundles without heat or binders — preserving the metal’s purity for resale and smelting.

“ENERPAT helped us replace our old unit in just a month,” said the customer.

“The new baler delivers tighter, cleaner bales, and we’ve already saved on transport and storage costs.”

Local Insight: Why Lauderdale Needs Efficient Scrap Metal Compaction

Fort Lauderdale — part of Broward County, Florida — generates an estimated 150,000 – 400,000 tons of scrap metal annually, according to county solid-waste and industry data.

Key contributing sectors include:

Marine repair and yacht manufacturing: 25–40% of local metal waste
Construction and demolition: 20–35%
Metal fabrication and CNC workshops: 10–20%
Auto repair and salvage: 5–15%

Roughly 35–45% of all local scrap is light-gauge or non-ferrous metal — exactly the type that benefits from scrap metal balers for sale like ENERPAT’s hydraulic baling machine range.

By compressing these loose metals into dense blocks, recyclers reduce transport volume, improve handling safety, and earn better prices from smelters and brokers.

Results: Faster Turnaround, Higher Efficiency

The AMB-L1480-160T enabled the Lauderdale recycler to:

Increase bale density by over 40% compared with their old unit
Cut storage footprint in half
Enhance scrap resale value through cleaner, compact bundles

Thanks to ENERPAT's local inventory and on-site service team, the installation was completed quickly, minimizing downtime and proving ENERPAT's commitment to supporting U.S. recycling operations.

Discover ENERPAT's Hydraulic Baling Solutions

From copper and brass off-cuts to aluminum stampings, ENERPAT delivers scrap metal compactors that combine power, reliability, and precision.

Explore our full range of machines, including the Copper Scrap Bundle Press Machine, and see how ENERPAT helps recyclers across America compress costs and boost profits.