The rapid development of Kenya’s manufacturing, packaging, and infrastructure has led to a growing demand for efficient waste recycling solutions. Small and medium-sized recycling companies are seeking to upgrade their production lines by investing in a baler machine to reduce waste and lower labor costs.
A Kenyan recycling company contacted us, seeking to purchase a compact waste recycling solution primarily for crushing and baling recyclable materials such as waste plastics, cables, rubber, cardboard, and glass.
Customer’s applications and usage
The customer’s recycling plant primarily processes materials such as waste plastics, cables, rubber, cardboard, and glass. The recycling process mainly includes two steps:
- Preliminary crushing of mixed recyclable waste
- Hydraulic compression and baling for easy storage and transportation
Therefore, the proposed solution, which combines a metal shredder and a vertical hydraulic baler, can significantly improve recycling efficiency and reduce overall logistics costs, thereby achieving the results the customer expects.
Kenyan customer’s order requirements
To meet local operating conditions and production needs, and based on the information provided by the customer, we have clarified the customer’s specific requirements:
- Voltage: 380 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
- Power supply: Three-phase power
- The customized baling chamber size is required to accommodate their waste volume.
After technical confirmation, we finally recommended the most suitable solution: 4 small metal shredders (Model: SL-400) and 4 vertical hydraulic baler machines (Model: SL-10), forming four small-scale waste processing and baling lines.
Scrap metal recycling and baling solution
1. Metal shredder solution
The SL-400 metal shredder is designed for small to medium-sized recycling plants requiring high efficiency and stable shredding performance. Its compact size (1600 × 1000 × 1300mm) allows it to process 1000–1200 kg of scrap per hour. It features a robust structure and convenient blade maintenance.
| Motor power | 11kW |
| Power supply | Three-phase, 380V, 50Hz |
| Processing capacity | 1000–1200kg/h |
| Blade material | Cold-rolled die steel, heat-treated |
| Blade design | V-shaped cutting, staggered arrangement |
| Blade type | Removable blades for easy replacement |
| Transmission method | Belt drive |
| Frame material | Low-carbon steel |
| Housing plate thickness | 6mm |
| Bearings | Heavy-duty self-aligning ball bearings |
| Feeding hopper | Top feeding, 530 × 440mm |
| Machine dimensions | 1600 × 1000 × 1300mm |
| Weight | 800kg |
2. Vertical hydraulic baler machine solution
The SL-10 vertical baler is used to compress shredded waste materials into compact bales, improving storage and transportation efficiency. Its compact vertical design is ideal for factories with limited space, while the powerful hydraulic pressure ensures high-density bales for efficient long-distance transport.
| Motor power | 5.5kW |
| Power supply | Three-phase, 380V, 50Hz |
| Bale size | 600 × 400mm (customizable) |
| Customized baling chamber size | 600 × 400 × 600mm |
| Pressure | 10 tons |
| Frame material | Low-carbon steel |
| Frame structure | 60 × 80mm square tube, 3mm thick |
| Top mounting plate | Q235 steel, 8mm thick |
| Inner casing plate thickness | 3mm |
| Oil tank diameter | 110mm |
| Oil tank thickness | 3mm |
| Machine dimensions | 450 × 650 × 2600mm (height adjustable to 2500mm) |
| Weight | 750kg |
Packaging and delivery arrangements
To ensure safe transportation to Kenya, all machines were professionally packaged for export after production, with critical components reinforced to prevent damage during sea transport.
Upon receiving the goods, our customer installed the equipment with remote guidance from our technicians and quickly put it into production, achieving excellent results.
By using the SL-400 metal shredder and SL-10 baler machine in combination, our Kenyan customer significantly improved waste recycling efficiency, doubling their usable storage space, saving 50% on transportation costs, and achieving a more optimized overall recycling process.
This solution is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized recycling companies in Africa. If you have similar problems and are struggling to find a suitable solution, Taizy offers customized services to help you overcome any challenges related to recycling machinery！
