Mattress Springs Baler Case | Australia Mattress Recycling Industry: Better Space Use, Higher Efficiency | ENERPAT

How Enerpat’s Mattress Springs Baler and Automated Solutions Transformed an Australian Mattress Recycler

01. Customer Background: A Leading Mattress Recycling Company in Sydney

XXX Mattress Recycling is a well-established mattress recycling enterprise located in Sydney, Australia.
Mattresses are one of the most challenging waste materials to handle—they are bulky, difficult to compress, hard to dismantle, and take up enormous landfill space if not properly processed.

The company provides a complete recycling workflow:
collection → transportation → dismantling → sorting → recycling & material recovery

Through this process, they separate mattress components such as metal springs, foam, fabrics, and wood, diverting materials away from landfills and supporting the circular economy.

Their sustainability commitment aligns naturally with Enerpat’s mission of reducing waste volume, improving material recovery, and promoting environmentally responsible recycling technologies.

02. Customer Pain Points: Massive Volumes of Mattress Springs, Low Efficiency, High Space Cost

During mattress dismantling, the company generates large quantities of loose mattress springs.
These springs are:

extremely bulky and difficult to store

low in density and hard to transport

inefficient to handle manually

low in recycling value when loose

prone to cluttering the facility

currently causing pocket coils to be disposed of as waste

To improve efficiency and create higher-value recyclable materials, the customer needed a professional Mattress Springs Baler capable of:

baling mattress springs quickly and continuously

creating dense, uniform bales

reducing warehouse space

cutting transportation costs

supporting long-term expansion

minimizing labor and improving operational safety

03. Enerpat Steps In — Professional Assessment & Tailored Solution

In May 2024, the customer contacted Enerpat seeking a reliable, heavy-duty solution for baling mattress springs.

Enerpat’s senior sales engineer Jimmy, with extensive experience in metal baling systems, assessed the material characteristics and daily throughput.
He first proposed:

✔ AMB-L2017-250T Mattress Springs Baler (250-ton)

After reviewing videos and understanding the lid-style compression system, the customer was impressed with the machine’s ability to handle loose mattress springs.

However, considering future expansion, they requested a larger model.

Jimmy then recommended the ideal solution:

⭐ AMB-L2520-250 — 250-Ton Lid-Style Automatic Scrap Metal Baler

Processing capacity: up to 200 mattress springs per hour

With support from Enerpat’s Australian local agent, the customer finalized their decision to purchase this upgraded model.

04. Testing, Delivery & Smooth Installation

Before shipment, Enerpat conducted a real-material performance test using actual mattress springs.
The bale density, compression ratio, and continuous operation performance fully met the customer's expectations.

The machine was delivered to Sydney, installed, commissioned, and has since been running smoothly and reliably, improving the entire mattress recycling workflow.

05. Project Results & Value Delivered
1️⃣ Environmental Benefits

Significantly reduces mattress springs volume

Minimizes on-site clutter and improves factory cleanliness

Improves recycling rates, supporting the circular economy

Reduces waste sent to landfill

2️⃣ Resource Benefits

Compressed bales are easier to store and transport

Higher material recovery rates increase recyclable value

Loose, low-density springs are transformed into profitable metal bales

3️⃣ Economic Benefits

Lower labor and handling costs due to automation

Fewer truckloads required thanks to high-density bales

Increased recycling output directly boosts profitability

Improved workflow efficiency across the entire facility

06. Enerpat Baler Technical Highlights

Enerpat’s lid-press scrap metal balers are engineered to process large, bulky, and heavy metal waste—
including mattress springs, pocket coils, steel scrap, aluminum, and car bodies.

Key features include:

Processing capacities from 1 t/h to 50 t/h

Equipped with Siemens motors

Built with Hardox wear plates

Designed for continuous, automated operation

High bale density, stable performance, and long lifespan

Enerpat provides complete solutions for:
mattress baling, baling mattress springs, baling pocket coils, and metal recycling.

07. 2025 On-Site Visit: Machine Running Perfectly & New Requirements Identified

In 2025, Enerpat’s Sales Director James visited the customer’s facility for a service follow-up.
The AMB-L2520-250 baler was running smoothly with excellent compression performance, and the customer expressed high satisfaction.

During the visit, the customer raised new needs:

New Requirement 1: Replace their existing vertical balers for fabric & foam baling

Although the customer originally requested vertical balers, Enerpat identified that a more efficient and labor-saving solution would be:

⭐ Recommendation: Fully Automatic Horizontal Baler

reduces labor significantly

increases throughput

delivers consistent bale size and density

ideal for mattress textiles & foam

higher efficiency with the same or better results

Enerpat recommended an automatic horizontal baling system tailored for:

mattress textiles

shredded fabrics

foams

general mattress components

New Requirement 2: Pocket Coils Recycling Instead of Disposal

Currently, pocket coils are being treated as waste.
Enerpat suggested a more sustainable alternative:

⭐ Pocket Coils Shredding & Separation Line

shreds pocket coils

separates metal from fabric

enables full recycling

increases material recovery value

The customer is now evaluating this solution, and both sides look forward to deeper collaboration.

Conclusion: A Long-Term Partnership in Sustainable Mattress Recycling

By adopting Enerpat’s Mattress Springs Baler, the customer successfully solved the long-standing challenges of loose mattress springs—
including large volume, low density, low efficiency, and low recycling value.

The equipment has improved environmental performance, resource efficiency, and operational economics.

With upcoming projects including automated horizontal balers for textiles & foam and a pocket coil separation line, the partnership between Enerpat and the Australian recycler will continue to grow.

Enerpat remains committed to delivering high-efficiency, automated, and sustainable recycling solutions for the global mattress recycling industry.