Mexico: ENERPAT AMB-H2014-250 Hydraulic Aluminum Can Baler Installed

As aluminum can recycling continues to grow rapidly across Mexico, recyclers are under increasing pressure to process higher volumes efficiently, safely, and with consistent bale quality. Recently, a professional metal recycling company in Mexico upgraded its outdated baling system by installing the ENERPAT AMB-H2014-250 Hydraulic Aluminum Can Baler, solving long-standing operational problems and significantly improving productivity.

This successful installation has now become one of ENERPAT's benchmark reference sites in Mexico, open for customer visits and live operation demonstrations.

A Mexican Recycler's Challenge: When Old Equipment Holds Growth Back

The customer is a mid-to-large aluminum recycling company focused primarily on used beverage can (UBC) recycling. They initially found ENERPAT through a Google search for “Hydraulic Aluminum Can Baler”, actively looking for a more reliable solution.

During in-depth discussions, the customer shared three major frustrations with their existing baler:

• Excessive noise and frequent material jamming, making aluminum cans difficult and time-consuming to clear

• Unplanned downtime, interrupting daily production and shipments

• Hydraulic instability — even after replacing valve components, the system failed to display normal pressure readings, making troubleshooting nearly impossible

These issues were directly impacting throughput, labor efficiency, and operating costs.

Clear Performance Targets from the Customer Side

Rather than vague requirements, the customer came with very specific technical expectations, including:

• Material: Crushed aluminum cans

• Target model reference: AMB-H2014-250

• Capacity requirement: 3,000 kg/hour

• Bale size: 400 × 400 × 400 mm

• Single bale weight: Approx. 55 kg

They needed a stable, fully automatic solution capable of running continuously without constant operator intervention.

Seeing Is Believing: On-Site Visit Accelerated the Decision

To help the customer make a confident decision, ENERPAT invited them to visit an existing customer site in Mexico, where the same machine was running in real production conditions.

By watching the Hydraulic Aluminum Can Baler operate live — including feeding, compression, bale discharge, and system monitoring — the customer received immediate, real-world feedback on:

• Noise control

• Smooth material flow

• Stable hydraulic pressure

• Consistent bale density

This on-site experience played a decisive role. Based on ENERPAT's professional assessment and proven results, the customer quickly confirmed the purchase of the AMB-H2014-250 hopper-type metal baler, leading to a fast and successful deal.

Why the ENERPAT AMB-H2014-250 Was the Right Choice

Dedicated Model Overview: AMB-H2014-250 Hydraulic Aluminum Can Baler

The AMB-H2014-250 aluminum compactor machine belongs to ENERPAT’s patented AMB-H Series, specifically engineered for lightweight non-ferrous scrap, including aluminum cans.

Key technical parameters:

• Compression force: 250 tons

• Compression chamber size: 2000 × 1400 mm

• Bale size: 330 × 330 mm

• Operation mode: Fully automatic

• Feeding system: Continuous hopper feeding

Compared with traditional gate-type balers, this hopper-design allows continuous feeding, higher throughput, and smoother operation when handling loose aluminum cans.

Designed for Aluminum Can Recycling Efficiency

The ENERPAT automatic metal baler uses cold hydraulic compression to form high-density aluminum bales without binders or additives. This preserves the metal’s physical properties while delivering major downstream benefits:

• Reduced transportation and container loading costs

• Higher furnace efficiency during remelting

• Lower energy consumption per ton

The system is widely used as a non ferrous baler across recycling companies, aluminum processing plants, and UBC collection centers.

Intelligent Hydraulics and Long-Term Reliability

To directly address the customer’s past hydraulic failures, ENERPAT equipped the system with:

• Integrated hydraulic cylinders with flange-mounted dual main cylinders

• Hollow-designed high-strength steel cylinders for safety and leak prevention

• Five-year warranty on the main hydraulic cylinders

The control system features Siemens / Schneider PLC, offering:

• Real-time pressure, current, temperature, and runtime monitoring

• Touchscreen and push-button one-click operation

• Automatic alarms for easier maintenance and reduced downtime

  
  

Market Insight: Why Mexico Is Investing in Aluminum Can Balers

Mexico's metal recycling market reached an estimated USD 3.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 5.38 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of approximately 3.9%. Meanwhile, recycling equipment demand is growing even faster, driven by automation upgrades and environmental compliance.

Key demand drivers include:

• Rapid growth of aluminum packaging consumption

• Expansion of automotive and manufacturing sectors

• Increasing use of recycled aluminum in domestic production

• Government-backed circular economy and waste management policies

These factors are accelerating demand for Aluminum Can Balers that deliver consistent bale quality and high operational uptime.

Policy and Future Outlook in Mexico

Mexico's waste management framework, including the General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Waste and emerging circular economy initiatives, is pushing recyclers toward more efficient and compliant processing equipment.

As enforcement tightens and operating margins matter more than ever, recycling balers for sale that offer automation, monitoring, and reliability are becoming long-term investments rather than optional upgrades.

About ENERPAT

ENERPAT is a global manufacturer of industrial recycling equipment, specializing in metal balers, shredders, and sorting solutions. With installed machines operating across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, ENERPAT helps recyclers increase material value while reducing operational risk.

If you are looking for a reliable Hydraulic Aluminum Can Baler or a customized non-ferrous recycling solution, contact ENERPAT today to discuss your project.

Call us today! +1(909)-996-3687

Email: info@enerpatrecycling.com