Steel and cast iron chips, turnings, and borings from machining operations
Aluminum chips and turnings from CNC machining and milling
Copper and brass turnings from machining and fabrication
Mixed metal chips where material type is consistent within a batch
Pre-shredded metal scrap that has been reduced to chip or small fragment size

The press is not designed for solid metal billets, large castings, thick-walled pipe sections, or any material that has not been reduced to chip or turning size. If your feed material includes larger pieces, position a shredder or crusher upstream of the briquetting press.

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

Product Advantages

Bulk density increase: Compacts loose chips to 5-10x density, reducing transport cost per tonne and storage footprint
Coolant recovery: Squeezes residual cutting fluid from chips during compaction, with drain point for fluid collection and recycling
Furnace-ready output: Dense briquettes resist oxidation during furnace charging and stay in the melt, reducing metal loss compared to loose chips
Automatic operation: PLC-controlled auto-cycle allows continuous unattended operation with consistent briquette quality
Material flexibility: Adjustable hydraulic pressure accommodates steel, cast iron, aluminum, copper, and brass chips without equipment changeover

Application Scenarios

CNC machining centers generating steel, aluminum, or brass swarf
Foundries and remelting facilities preparing furnace charge material
Scrap metal processors densifying loose chips for resale to foundries
Metalworking shops with multiple machining operations producing mixed metal chips
Manufacturing facilities seeking to reduce waste transport and storage costs

Compliance and Certification

The machine frame and guarding carry CE marking per the Machinery Directive. The manufacturing facility operates under ISO 9001 quality management. UL-listed control panel configuration is available for North American buyers on request. Hydraulic system includes pressure relief valve and emergency stop circuits per safety standards.

Buyer FAQ

What materials can the briquetting press handle?

The press handles 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 of metal.

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 so the drainage configuration is correctly specified.

Does the press need a shredder upstream?

Only if your feed material is

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