As Thailand’s metal recycling industry continues to shift toward higher environmental standards and higher material value recovery, Metal Chip Wringers are becoming a critical piece of processing equipment—especially for copper, aluminum, and ferrous chips contaminated with cutting fluids and lubricants.
This case study highlights how a Thai copper recycling company successfully upgraded its production lines by installing ENERPAT ED400 and ED800 Metal Chip Wringers, dramatically improving uptime, oil recovery efficiency, and downstream material value.
Customer Background: Copper Scrap Recycler in Thailand
The customer is a professional metal recycling company based in Thailand, specializing in copper scrap recycling.
Their core business focuses on granular copper chips and short copper turnings, which are sold to downstream smelters and copper rod manufacturers.
Daily Processing Volume
Before working with ENERPAT, the customer faced a serious bottleneck in the chip de-oiling stage, which directly affected production continuity and profitability.
The Customer's Pain Points Before ENERPAT
From the customer's perspective, the challenges were clear and urgent:
1. Excessive oil and coolant content
Downstream buyers required a residual moisture and oil level of 0–3%, but the existing chip wringer could not meet this requirement consistently.
2. Frequent material clogging
The old de-oiling machine frequently jammed when handling short copper chips, causing repeated shutdowns.
3. Entire production line affected
Each recycling line was configured as:
Manual feeding → Old chip wringer → Copper briquette machine
Once the chip wringer stopped, the entire line was forced to shut down.
4. High labor dependency and low efficiency
Manual feeding and frequent maintenance increased labor costs and reduced overall throughput.
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Initial Inquiry That Started the Project
The customer found ENERPAT through a Google search for “Metal Chip Wringers” and sent the following inquiry:
“Hello. I would like to find a machine that can separate oil and water from brass and would like to request remaining hydrate in brass 0–3%. Could you help recommend a machine that meets or closely matches this requirement?”
This requirement became the technical baseline for the entire solution design.
On-Site Evaluation & Solution Design
ENERPAT engineers were invited to the customer’s site in Thailand to observe the existing equipment in operation. The inspection confirmed that:
The existing wringer design was not suitable for short, granular copper chips
Oil discharge ports were easily blocked by fine particles
Vibration control and unloading mechanisms were outdated
Final Solution
After evaluating real throughput and chip characteristics, ENERPAT redesigned both processing lines:
Line 1 (High-capacity line):
ENERPAT ED800 Metal Chip Wringer
Line 2 (Smaller-capacity line):
ENERPAT ED400 Metal Chip Wringer
To further reduce labor and improve stability, each line was upgraded with:
The result was a fully integrated Metal Chip Wringer & Centrifuges solution tailored to the customer’s copper recycling operation.
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Installed Models & Technical Overview
Parameter | ENERPAT ED400 Metal Chip Wringer | ENERPAT ED800 Metal Chip Wringer |
Drum diameter | Φ400 mm | Φ800 mm |
Residual oil rate | 3–5% | 3–5% |
Motor power | 5.5 kW | 11 kW |
Max speed | 1500 rpm | 1500 rpm |
Chip size range | 3–50 mm | 3–50 mm |
Dimensions | 1600 × 1400 × 1600 mm | 2600 × 1800 × 1900 mm |
Description | Ideal for medium-volume copper chips and short turnings. | Designed for high-throughput lines handling large daily volumes. |
Why ENERPAT Metal Chip Wringers Worked
Compared with the previous equipment, ENERPAT's copper chip spinner machine delivered immediate improvements:
Stable centrifugal separation even with short copper chips
Automatic oil discharge with self-cleaning oil tank
Hydraulic-driven discharge plate adapts to different chip shapes
Stainless steel wedge-wire basket prevents clogging
Integrated vibration sensors protect the machine from overload
Recovered oil and coolant are collected and sold separately, creating an additional revenue stream for the customer.
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Beyond Copper: Material Versatility
In addition to copper chips, ENERPAT Metal Chip Wringers can process:
Steel and cast iron chips
Aluminum and aluminum alloy turnings
Brass and mixed alloy chips
Chips generated from automotive, machining, electronics, and extrusion industries
They can also be integrated into a complete Metal Chips Recycling System, including briquetting and automated conveying.
Thailand Market Outlook: Why Now Is the Right Time
Growing Scrap Metal Volumes
Thailand's manufacturing base—automotive, electronics, machinery, and metal processing—continues to expand, generating increasing volumes of oil-contaminated metal chips.
Policy & Environmental Pressure
Stricter industrial waste handling regulations
Increased focus on circular economy and material recovery
Higher acceptance standards from downstream smelters
Economic Incentives
Lower residual oil = higher scrap selling price
Oil recovery reduces waste disposal costs
Automation reduces labor dependency
These factors are driving strong demand for Metal Chip Wringers, centrifuga de discos industrial, and integrated recycling systems across Thailand.
Customer Feedback After One Year of Operation
After more than one year of continuous operation:
Production lines are running without unplanned shutdowns
Residual oil content consistently meets buyer requirements
Labor costs have been significantly reduced
Overall material value and customer confidence have increased
Today, this site has become an ENERPAT reference project in Thailand, available for on-site visits by prospective customers.
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About ENERPAT
ENERPAT is a global manufacturer of metal recycling and scrap processing equipment, offering reliable solutions for Metal Chip Wringers, briquetting systems, and complete Metal Chips Recycling System Thailand projects.
If you are facing challenges with oil-contaminated metal chips, unstable production lines, or low scrap value—contact ENERPAT to discuss a solution tailored to your operation.
Call us today! +1(909)-996-3687
Email: info@enerpatrecycling.com
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