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ENERPAT BM-8024 Swarf Briquetting Machine
also known as a metal chip processing equipment, briquette press machine, aluminum pucks machine, copper briquette machine, metal briquette machine, etc.

If you are handling large volumes of metal chips every day, you already know the problem—loose swarf takes up space, traps valuable cutting fluid, and sells for less than it should. The BM-8024 is engineered to change that.

With an 800-ton high-pressure system and a heavy-duty hydraulic structure, this swarf briquetting machine compresses aluminum, steel, and copper chips into high-density briquettes, helping you recover cutting oil, reduce storage footprint, and significantly improve scrap value. Its fully automatic operation allows you to run continuous production with minimal labor, making it ideal for CNC machining plants, automotive manufacturers, and large-scale recycling facilities.

Core Technical Specifications

Compression Force: 800 ton (≈ 1,763,700 lbf)
Briquette Diameter: 240 mm (≈ 9.45 in)
Main Motor Power: 45 × 3 kW (≈ 181 HP total)
System Pressure: 25 MPa (≈ 3,625 psi)
Operation Mode: Fully Automatic

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Challenges & Solutions

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Design Concept

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Key Challenges & ENERPAT Solutions

If you are dealing with large volumes of metal chips every day, you already know the hidden costs—lost space, rising handling expenses, and wasted cutting fluids. These small issues quickly turn into major operational inefficiencies.
ENERPAT provides a practical solution with a briquette press machine that helps you compress, recover, and simplify your chip handling process from the very beginning.

Loose Metal Chips Take Up Too Much Space
Challenge:
Loose aluminum, steel, or copper chips quickly pile up around your machines, creating storage pressure and interrupting workflow. Transporting low-density scrap also increases logistics costs.
Solution:
With a high-pressure swarf briquetting machine, you can compress loose chips into dense, uniform briquettes, reducing volume by up to 80% and making storage and transport far more efficient.
Cutting Oil Loss and Contamination
Challenge:
Metal chips often carry a large amount of cutting fluid. When left unmanaged, oil is lost, floors become hazardous, and scrap quality drops due to contamination.
Solution:
ENERPAT’s metal chip processing equipment integrates oil recovery during compression, allowing you to extract and reuse cutting fluids while producing cleaner briquettes ready for resale or remelting.
Low Scrap Value and Unstable Selling Prices
Challenge:
Loose or contaminated chips are typically downgraded by buyers, leading to lower prices and inconsistent revenue from scrap.
Solution:
By using a metal briquette machine, you can produce high-density briquettes with reduced impurities, helping you achieve better pricing and more stable returns in the scrap market.
Manual Handling Slows Down Production
Challenge:
Collecting, moving, and managing chips manually consumes labor and disrupts production efficiency, especially in high-output CNC workshops.
Solution:
A fully automatic briquette press machine enables continuous feeding, compression, and discharge, reducing manual intervention and keeping your operation running smoothly.
Inconsistent Chip Size Affects Processing Efficiency
Challenge:
Long, tangled, or mixed-size chips can cause blockages and reduce compression efficiency in downstream processes.
Solution:
When combined with pre-processing equipment like crushers, the swarf briquetting system ensures consistent material size, improving compression performance and overall system reliability.
Difficult Integration into Existing Production Lines
Challenge:
Many facilities struggle to connect chip handling, oil separation, and briquetting into one streamlined workflow.
Solution:
ENERPAT offers integrated metal chip briquetting lines, allowing you to connect conveyors, crushers, and oil removal units into one automated system tailored to your production layout.
High Operating Costs with Low Efficiency
Challenge:
Without a structured processing system, you face higher labor costs, wasted materials, and inefficient workflows.
Solution:
A complete swarf briquetting solution helps you optimize material handling, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency—turning a cost center into a profit-generating process.

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Built to compact. Designed to recover. Engineered to save.

With 800 tons of force, the BM-8024 turns loose chips into dense briquettes – cutting volume up to 90% and recovering valuable cutting fluids. Let’s optimize your chip handling.

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Product Details

Powerful Dual Auger Feeding System

A robust feeding system is essential when handling large volumes of metal chips. The BM-8024 is equipped with both vertical and horizontal augers working together to ensure continuous and stable material flow.
The vertical auger delivers chips evenly into the chamber, while the horizontal auger prevents bridging and material blockage. This synchronized design keeps feeding smooth and consistent, even when processing long or tangled swarf, improving overall efficiency of the swarf briquetting machine.
High-Performance Hydraulic System

The machine features a cartridge-type hydraulic valve block designed for high flow and fast response, allowing you to achieve shorter cycle times and higher throughput.
With tapered H-type connections, the system minimizes the risk of oil leakage under high pressure. This heavy-duty hydraulic setup ensures stable performance and sets a new standard for efficient briquette press machine operation in demanding environments.
Heavy-Duty Integrated Hydraulic Cylinder

At the core of the BM-8024 is a fully integrated hydraulic cylinder engineered for long-term high-pressure operation. The one-piece casting structure delivers superior strength and durability, allowing you to maintain consistent compression force over extended production cycles.
The cylinder is manufactured from high-quality forged steel with optimized wall thickness to ensure structural integrity and prevent leakage. Key hydraulic components from globally recognized brands further enhance system reliability, efficiency, and service life.
Industrial Cooling System for Continuous Operation

To support uninterrupted production, the machine is equipped with an industrial chiller that maintains stable oil temperature during operation.
You can choose between fixed temperature control or ambient tracking modes, depending on your working conditions. This ensures reliable 24/7 operation, making it suitable for multi-shift production and fully automated metal chip processing lines.
Intelligent PLC Control System

The BM-8024 uses a PLC control system from leading brands such as Siemens or Schneider, giving you full control over the briquetting process.
With real-time monitoring, you can track operating parameters such as runtime, current, and temperature at any moment. The system includes automatic alarms for quick fault detection, while the touchscreen interface allows one-touch operation. You can easily adjust feeding and compression cycles through intelligent programming, making operation simple, efficient, and highly controllable.

Technical Specifications

BM-8024

Model	BM-8024
Compression Force	800 ton (≈ 1,763,700 lbf)
Briquette Diameter	240 mm (≈ 9.45 in)
Main Motor Power	45 × 3 kW (≈ 181 HP total)
System Pressure	25 MPa (≈ 3,625 psi)
Operation Mode	Fully Automatic

Design Concept & Product Story

You don’t start by searching for a swarf briquetting machine—you start by trying to deal with the reality on your shop floor. Metal chips keep piling up, cutting oil is wasted, and loose swarf takes up more space than expected while selling at a lower price. As your production grows, these problems don’t stay small—they scale with you, affecting efficiency, cost, and overall profitability.

That’s exactly why the BM-8024 was developed. Instead of treating chips as a by-product, you begin to manage them as part of your production system. This swarf briquetting machine is engineered for high-volume operations, allowing you to compress aluminum, steel, and copper chips into dense briquettes, recover valuable cutting fluid, and reduce the burden of storage and handling. With an 800-ton hydraulic system and fully automatic operation, it fits directly into continuous workflows where consistency and throughput matter.

Over time, what changes is not just the form of your material, but the way your operation runs. Loose chips become structured output. Oil loss becomes recoverable resource. And with a reliable metal briquette machine integrated into your process, what used to slow you down becomes something that works for you—efficiently, continuously, and at scale.

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Why Choose Us

Patented Briquetting Technology & CE Certified

The only manufacturer with patented technology in this field, combined with CE certification to ensure reliable performance and compliance with international standards.
Flexible System Integration Solutions

Easily combine with crushers, centrifuges, and conveyors to build a complete metal chip processing system tailored to your production needs.
Built for High-Volume Production

Designed for large-scale operations, this briquette press machine delivers stable, continuous performance under demanding industrial conditions.
Global Installation & Commissioning Support

We provide overseas installation guidance and on-site commissioning to ensure your swarf briquetting machine runs efficiently from the start.

FAQ

Q1: What types of metal chips can the swarf briquetting machine handle?

It can process aluminum, steel, copper, brass, and cast iron chips, including dry, wet, or oil-rich swarf from machining operations.
Q2: Do I need to pre-treat the chips before briquetting?

In most cases, no. The metal briquette machine is designed to handle loose chips directly, although a crusher can be added for long or tangled swarf.
Q3: Can cutting oil really be recovered during the process?

Yes. The briquette press machine compresses chips under high pressure, separating a significant amount of cutting fluid for reuse or proper collection.
Q4: How does briquetting improve scrap value?

Dense briquettes reduce moisture and volume, which improves melting efficiency and allows you to negotiate better pricing compared to loose chips.
Q5: Is the system suitable for 24/7 industrial operation?

Yes. The BM-8024 swarf briquetting machine is designed for continuous, multi-shift production in high-volume machining environments.
Q6: What happens if the chips contain different sizes or materials?

Mixed materials can be processed, but consistent feeding improves performance. For complex swarf, a pre-crushing or sorting stage is recommended.
Q7: Can this machine be integrated into an existing production line?

Yes. It can be connected with conveyors, crushers, and centrifuges to form a complete metal chip processing system.
Q8: How much space can I save after briquetting?

Depending on material type, loose chips can be reduced by up to 80% in volume, significantly improving storage and transport efficiency.
Q9: Is operator training required for the briquette press machine?

Basic training is recommended, but the PLC control system is designed for simple operation with automatic feeding and compression cycles.
Q10: What makes ENERPAT different from other suppliers?

ENERPAT focuses on heavy-duty industrial design with patented technology, offering stable swarf briquetting machine systems built for long-term, high-load operation rather than light-duty use.