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.

Household waste recycling
household waste recycling

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:

  1. Preliminary crushing of mixed recyclable waste
  2. 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.

Potencia del motor11kW
Fuente de alimentaciónThree-phase, 380V, 50Hz
Processing capacity1000–1200kg/h
Material de la cuchillaCold-rolled die steel, heat-treated
Blade designV-shaped cutting, staggered arrangement
Blade typeRemovable blades for easy replacement
Transmission methodBelt drive
Frame materialLow-carbon steel
Housing plate thickness6mm
BearingsHeavy-duty self-aligning ball bearings
Tamiz de placa del molino de bolas en secoTop feeding, 530 × 440mm
Machine dimensions1600 × 1000 × 1300mm
Peso800kg
parameters of metal shredder

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.

Potencia del motor5.5kW
Fuente de alimentaciónThree-phase, 380V, 50Hz
Tamaño de paca600 × 400mm (customizable)
Customized baling chamber size600 × 400 × 600mm
Presión10 tons
Frame materialLow-carbon steel
Frame structure60 × 80mm square tube, 3mm thick
Top mounting plateQ235 steel, 8mm thick
Inner casing plate thickness3mm
Oil tank diameter110mm
Oil tank thickness3mm
Machine dimensions450 × 650 × 2600mm
(height adjustable to 2500mm)
Peso750kg
parameters of baler machine

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.

Packaging of whole metal processing machine
packaging of whole metal processing machine

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!