Market Background: Why Senegal’s scrap market is moving toward “standard bales”
Senegal’s recycling and scrap trading ecosystem is becoming more structured year by year. More metal flows are being collected from urban construction, infrastructure projects, workshops, and import-related industrial activity. At the same time, logistics costs remain a major variable, and buyers increasingly prefer cleaner, more consistent scrap formats that are easier to handle, stack, and transport. For many yards, the competitive gap is no longer only “who can buy more scrap,” but who can process it into a more shippable, standardized product.
This is why the market outlook strongly favors baling and densification: when loose scrap is turned into uniform bales, yards gain better control of space, safety, and shipping schedules. Standard bales also improve commercial efficiency—because consistent size and stable density reduce disputes, reduce rework, and speed up dispatch. In short, Senegal’s market is trending toward operators who can deliver predictable output with repeatable workflows, not ad-hoc handling.
Customer & Application Scenario: The pain points that triggered the upgrade
A Senegal-based recycling operator processing mixed scrap metal was facing several classic bottlenecks that directly affected profit per ton:
Loose scrap “eats” space fast: stockpiles spread out, block lanes, and reduce the effective working area of the yard.
More re-handling = more cost: cranes/forklifts spend time repositioning material instead of loading outbound trucks; labor intensity rises and productivity drops.
Loading inefficiency (“air gaps”): when scrap is not densified, trucks leave with unused volume, which increases freight cost per ton and makes shipping less predictable.
Unstable stacking and safety risk: irregular piles are harder to stabilize, increasing the risk of collapse and slowing down daily operations.
Dispatch rhythm becomes chaotic: when loading takes longer than expected, trucks queue, the yard gets congested, and daily shipment plans slip.
The customer needed one reliable station that could convert bulky loose scrap into uniform bales and restore a predictable “sort → ship” rhythm.
Our Solution: Y83-250A push-out hydraulic metal baler (PLC + remote)
To match these needs, Jiangsu Wanshida Hydraulic Machinery Co., Ltd. supplied 1 unit of the Y83-250A push-out type hydraulic metal baler. The push-out discharge design supports faster bale ejection and cleaner staging into the stacking/loading zone, helping build a repeatable routine: sort → feed → compress → push-out → stack → load. With PLC automatic control and remote operation, the customer aimed to simplify shift execution and reduce operator variability.
Summary (Key Technical Parameters Included)
The customer’s selection focused on measurable parameters that support output planning, yard layout design, and shipping efficiency:
Item
Y83-250A (Push-Out) Hydraulic Metal Baler
Quantity
1 unit
Nominal force (main cylinder)
2500 kN (250-ton class)
Hydraulic system pressure
22 MPa
Press box size (L×W×H)
2000 × 1400 × 900 mm
Bale size (L×W×H)
(200–1000) × 500 × 500 mm
Max scrap thickness
6 mm
Cycle length
Approx. 120 sec
Hydraulic pump
160YCY14-1B, 31.5 MPa, 160 ml/r, 2 sets
Motor
Y225M-6, 980 rpm, 30 kW, 2 sets
Wear plates material
Hardox 500
Weight
About 21 ton
Customer Feedback: What improved first in daily operations
After commissioning, the customer reported improvements that were immediately visible on the yard floor:
More orderly stockpiles: bales replaced scattered piles, freeing lanes and making equipment routes clearer.
Tighter truck loading: standardized 500×500 bales stacked more efficiently, reducing voids and improving loading discipline.
Less repeated re-handling: faster bale discharge and cleaner staging reduced “pick-move-reposition” time.
More predictable dispatch: once output became standardized, shipment planning became simpler and daily schedules were easier to control.
Conclusion: Why this matters for Senegal’s next stage of recycling growth
This Senegal project reflects a broader market direction: as volumes increase and logistics pressure stays high, standardization becomes profit. A single, properly sized 250-ton push-out hydraulic metal baler can shift a yard from reactive handling to a controlled workflow. With a 2000×1400×900 mm press box, adjustable bale length (200–1000 mm), 500×500 mm bale cross-section, and an ~120-second cycle, the customer gained a more predictable “sort → bale → ship” process—supporting better yard flow, tighter loading, and smoother dispatch as Senegal’s scrap market continues to mature.