Name: TG-BriqPress 250 Metal Briquetting System
Brand: 天工

Turn Loose Chips into Dense, Furnace-Ready Briquettes

The TG-BriqPress 250 is a standalone hydraulic briquetting system for machining facilities and scrap processors who need to densify loose metal chips, turnings, and swarf into uniform cylindrical briquettes. Loose swarf has bulk density of 0.2–0.5 t/m³-making transport expensive, storage inefficient, and furnace charging difficult. The press compacts this material under high hydraulic pressure, raising bulk density 5 to 10 times and producing briquettes that are easy to handle, transport, and charge into remelting furnaces.

The system handles steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and brass chips. It is not designed for solid billets, large castings, or material requiring size reduction before compaction-a shredder or crusher should be positioned upstream if feed exceeds chip or turning size.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Compaction Method	Hydraulic press
Output Form	Cylindrical briquettes
Material Handling	Infeed hopper + discharge conveyor
Control System	PLC with auto cycle
Coolant Management	Drain point + collection interface
Power Supply	50 Hz / 60 Hz configurable
Material Compatibility	Steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, brass chips

How Hydraulic Briquetting Works

Loose metal chips are fed into the infeed hopper, where an auger or hydraulic ram conveys them into the compaction chamber. The main hydraulic cylinder applies high pressure, compressing chips against a die that shapes the briquette. The briquette is ejected through the die opening onto a discharge conveyor. The cycle repeats automatically under PLC control.

Hydraulic pressure determines briquette density-higher pressure produces denser, harder briquettes that resist breakage during handling. Pressure is adjustable to match material type: aluminum chips compact at lower pressure than steel because aluminum is more ductile.

Why Briquetting Matters for Scrap Economics

Transport cost: Low-density chips mean air is transported along with metal. Briquettes carry 5–10x more metal per unit volume.
Storage footprint: Briquettes stack neatly and occupy 5–10x less volume than loose chips for the same metal weight.
Furnace charging: Loose chips oxidize rapidly and can be blown out by combustion air. Briquettes stay in the furnace and melt more efficiently, reducing metal loss.
Coolant recovery: Residual cutting fluid is squeezed out during compaction and can be collected through the drain point for recycling.

Material Compatibility

Can Process	Cannot Process
Steel and cast iron chips, turnings, borings	Solid metal billets
Aluminum chips and turnings	Large castings
Copper and brass turnings	Thick-walled pipe sections
Mixed metal chips (consistent within batch)	Material not reduced to chip size
Pre-shredded metal scrap at chip size

Material must be free of tramp ferrous if processing non-ferrous chips for foundry charging. A magnetic separator upstream is recommended if the feed may contain ferrous contaminants from mixed machining.

Drive and Control

The hydraulic system uses a dedicated power pack with oil reservoir, filtration, and cooling. The PLC-controlled auto-cycle allows continuous unattended operation with consistent briquette quality. Hydraulic system includes pressure relief valve and emergency stop circuits per safety standards.

Wear Parts and Support

Spare die components, hydraulic seals, and auger parts are available as individual replacements. Our engineering team can configure compaction pressure and die dimensions to match specific material types. Each machine ships with a spare-parts kit; standard lead time for replacement wear parts is under 45 days. Installation supervision, operator training, and a 12-month warranty are included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can the briquetting press handle?

Steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and brass chips, turnings, and borings. Material must be in chip or turning form, not solid pieces. If your feed includes larger material, a shredder or crusher should be positioned upstream. Hydraulic pressure is adjustable to match material type and desired briquette density.

How much does briquetting reduce transport costs?

Briquetting raises bulk density from approximately 0.2–0.5 t/m³ for loose chips to 2.0–5.0 t/m³ for briquettes, depending on material and compaction pressure. This 5–10x density increase means more metal per truckload or container, directly reducing transport cost per tonne.

Can the press recover cutting fluid from wet chips?

Yes. During compaction, residual cutting fluid and coolant are squeezed from the chips. The press includes a drain point for fluid collection. If your facility recovers cutting fluid, the drained fluid can be filtered and returned to the machining process. Confirm your coolant type at inquiry.

Does the press need a shredder upstream?

Only if your feed material is larger than chip or turning size. The press is designed for loose chips and swarf. If your material includes solid pieces, sheet offcuts, or large turnings, a shredder should be positioned upstream to reduce the material to chip size before briquetting.

Request a Detailed Proposal

To prepare an accurate quotation, include your typical metal chip type (steel, aluminum, copper, brass, or mixed), estimated daily volume, moisture/coolant content, target briquette density or size, site power supply (50 Hz or 60 Hz), and whether you need a shredder upstream or coolant recovery integration. Mention any specific certification requirements for your region.

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