Dominican: ENERPAT Door Cover Ferrous Baler Installed

As the recycling industry in the Caribbean continues to modernize, metal recyclers in the Dominican Republic are facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, safety, and operating stability. Recently, ENERPAT successfully installed a Door Cover Ferrous Baler for a professional metal recycling company in the Dominican Republic, delivering a fast and effective solution to long-standing equipment problems.

This project not only solved urgent production challenges for the customer, but also marked another milestone for ENERPAT automatic metal baler applications in the ferrous recycling sector.

Customer Background: A Growing Ferrous Recycling Operation in the Dominican Republic

The customer is a locally established company dedicated to ferrous metal recycling, processing materials such as steel scrap, tinplate, aluminum cans, and mixed metal waste collected from urban and industrial sources.

Like many recyclers in the region, the customer relied on an aging hydraulic scrap baling machine that had become increasingly unreliable. Searching online for a replacement, the customer found ENERPAT through Google using the keyword “Ferrous Baler.”

After several technical discussions, the customer shared three critical issues that were directly impacting daily operations.

Key Pain Points with the Old Ferrous Baler

1. Excessive Noise and Jamming During Main Cylinder Return

During the return stroke of the main cylinder, aluminum cans frequently became trapped between the main cylinder and side cylinder. This caused constant friction, loud noise, and forced operators to stop production daily to manually clean the rear chamber.

2. Unstable Side Cylinder Operation

The side cylinder occasionally stopped mid-return. Although no obvious fault was detected during static inspection, on-site operation revealed that a previously damaged frame (caused by forklift impact) had affected the limit switch alignment, resulting in intermittent interruptions.

3. Inability to Operate at Rated Pressure

Despite replacing part of the valve group, the machine could not reach normal operating pressure. To keep production running, the customer had reduced system pressure manually—sacrificing bale density, efficiency, and long-term equipment health.

These issues led to downtime, higher labor costs, safety risks, and reduced profitability.

ENERPAT's Response: Fast Decision, Real-World Demonstration

Understanding the urgency, ENERPAT invited the customer to visit:

• ENERPAT’s U.S. warehouse

• A local U.S. customer site, where a similar machine was operating under real production conditions

Seeing the equipment in action and receiving unfiltered feedback from existing users played a key role in building trust. Based on the customer's material type, throughput needs, and space conditions, ENERPAT recommended the AMB-L2014-250 Door Cover Ferrous Baler.

With stock already available in the warehouse, the customer made a quick decision—significantly shortening delivery time and minimizing operational losses.

Why the AMB-L2014-250 Ferrous Baler Was the Right Choice

The AMB-L2014-250 scrap baling press for sale is designed for recyclers who handle high-density, irregular, and heavy ferrous materials. Its door cover structure offers superior stability and durability compared to conventional designs.

Key Technical Specifications (Dedicated Model Section)

• Compression Force: 250 tons

• Charging Box Size: 2000 × 1400 × 900 mm

• Bale Size: 500 × 500 mm

• Power: 22 kW × 2

• Discharge Method: Automatic hydraulic bale ejection

This baler for scrap metal uses cold hydraulic compression, producing dense, uniform bales without adhesives and without altering the metal’s physical properties—ideal for downstream smelting and export.

Operational Advantages for the Customer

After installation, the customer immediately experienced measurable improvements:

• No material jamming during cylinder return

• Stable pressure control at rated operating levels

• Reduced noise and smoother operation

• Higher bale density, improving furnace efficiency

• Lower transportation and storage costs

The customer expressed high satisfaction and has since become one of ENERPAT's reference sites in the Dominican Republic, open to scheduled visits from prospective clients.

Proven Performance Across Global Applications

ENERPAT door cover balers are already operating worldwide in different industries:

• North America – Scrap Recycling

  Material: Aluminum cans, ferrous scrap

  Capacity: 15 tons/hour

• North America – Furniture Manufacturing

  Material: Mattress springs

  Capacity: 12 tons/hour

• Asia – Hardware Processing Plant

  Material: Stringy aluminum chips

  Capacity: 5 tons/hour

This global track record reinforces ENERPAT's role as a Scrap Metal Baler Manufacturer trusted by professionals.

Market Insight: Why Ferrous Balers Are in Growing Demand in the Dominican Republic

According to international data sources:

• The Dominican Republic generates over 4 million tons of municipal solid waste annually

• Daily waste generation exceeds 16,000 tons

• Only 8–11% of waste is currently recycled

Ferrous metals from construction, manufacturing, appliances, and packaging represent a significant untapped resource. At the same time, the country actively exports metal scrap, particularly to the United States—creating strong demand for efficient ferrous baler systems.

Policy Support Driving Equipment Investment

The Dominican government enacted Law No. 225-20 (General Law on Integrated Solid Waste Management), which emphasizes:

• Waste reduction and source separation

• Recycling and material recovery

• Closure of open dumps

• Producer responsibility and private sector participation

These policies are accelerating investments in modern recycling infrastructure, making advanced hydraulic scrap baling machines a strategic necessity rather than an optional upgrade.

Future Outlook: A Clear Signal for Recyclers

With urbanization, stricter regulations, and growing export opportunities, the demand for ENERPAT automatic metal baler solutions is expected to rise steadily. Companies that invest early gain:

• Higher processing efficiency

• Better compliance with regulations

• Stronger competitiveness in the scrap export market

Interested in the AMB-L2014-250?

Let's Plan Your Recycling Solution

Every recycling operation is different. ENERPAT provides customized baling solutions, competitive quotations, and on-site reference visits.

Contact ENERPATtoday to discuss your material, capacity goals, and layout requirements—or to schedule a visit to an operating customer site.

Let us help you turn scrap into profit, efficiently and reliably.

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

Email: info@enerpatrecycling.com