Custom 500-Ton High-Temperature Alloy Steel Chips Briquetting Machine – Case Study

Discover Enerpat’s custom 500-ton high-temperature alloy steel chips briquetting machine. Efficient, automated, eco-friendly recycling for steel scrap.

1. Project Overview

Project Name: Custom 500-Ton High-Temperature Alloy Steel Chips Briquetting Machine
Client: XXX Special Alloy Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Project Start: June 2024

Keywords: high-temperature alloy steel briquetting machine, steel chips briquetting line, metal chip recycling, oil removal system, custom briquetting solution

2. Industry Background & Client Challenge

XXX Special Alloy Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a mid-sized enterprise specializing in metal processing and high-value alloy scrap recycling. The company serves the global manufacturing industry by re-melting high-temperature alloy scraps—such as corrosion-resistant and precision alloys—into ingots, bars, plates, and other reusable raw materials.

Prior to this project, the client relied on conventional briquetting machines. However, they faced several critical challenges:

Inefficient compaction: Traditional machines failed to compress high-temperature alloy steel chips effectively.

High oxidation loss: Excess cutting oil in the chips caused significant material loss during re-melting.

Environmental non-compliance: Inadequate oil treatment generated harmful gases, risking violations of local and international environmental regulations.

High labor intensity: Manual monitoring and handling reduced operational efficiency.

The client needed a high-efficiency, environmentally compliant, and automated briquetting system to improve resource utilization, reduce pollution, and comply with global standards.

3. Client Requirements

The solution needed to meet three key requirements:

High Efficiency: Process 10 tons of steel chips per 12 hours with continuous and stable operation.

Environmental Compliance: Proper treatment and recycling of cutting fluids to meet international and local environmental regulations.

Automation & Intelligent Control: Integrated monitoring and early-warning functions to reduce manual intervention and ensure production stability.

4. Customized Technical Solution

After multiple site surveys and technical consultations, Enerpat designed a customized briquetting production line tailored to the client’s needs:

System Configuration:

Feeding Conveyor → MSA-F800 Single Shaft Shredder → ED-600 Oil Removing Machine → Central Feeding Bin → BM-5012 500-Ton Steel Chips Briquetting Machine → Waste Liquid Collection Tank

4.1 MSA-F800 Single Shaft Shredder

Crushes filamentous or agglomerated alloy steel chips into uniform particles.

Equipped with a 40mm screen, achieves 1.6 tons per hour, meeting 12-hour production targets.

Ensures smooth feeding for briquetting.

4.2 ED-600 Oil Removing Machine

Removes cutting oil from steel chips via high-speed spin-drying.

Features large single-batch capacity and efficient solid-liquid separation.

Achieves up to 98% oil removal rate, reducing oxidation and environmental hazards.

4.3 BM-5012 Steel Chips Briquetting Machine

Core equipment of the production line.

Custom-designed 500-ton pressure ensures dense briquettes (120mm diameter) to minimize oxidation loss.

Hourly output: 500 kg, ensuring stable and continuous operation.

4.4 Waste Liquid Collection Tank

Collects and filters separated cutting oil.

Two-stage filtration ensures purified oil recycling.

Automatic pumping when liquid reaches preset levels supports resource reuse and environmental compliance.

5. Project Results & Benefits

Enerpat’s solution delivered measurable benefits across environmental, resource, and economic dimensions:

5.1 Environmental Impact

Eliminates cutting oil leakage and reduces gas emissions during re-melting.

Fully compliant with international environmental regulations.

Reduces hazardous waste generation.

5.2 Resource Optimization

Recycles high-temperature alloy steel chips into dense briquettes for reuse.

Reduces reliance on primary metals, supporting the circular economy.

5.3 Economic Advantages

Automation reduces labor and operational costs.

Dense briquettes lower storage and transportation costs.

Reduced oxidation loss increases material recovery, improving overall ROI.

Quantifiable Outcomes:

Parameter Before After
Oil content in chips 15-20% <2%
Briquette density Low High (120mm diameter, 500-ton press)
Processing efficiency 5 tons/12h 10 tons/12h
Labor requirement 4 operators 1-2 operators
Oxidation loss during re-melting 10% 3%
6. Client Testimonial

“Enerpat deeply understood our environmental and production requirements and delivered a high-quality custom steel chips briquetting line. The system operates smoothly with minimal manual intervention. The Enerpat team provided timely support during installation and commissioning, earning our trust and satisfaction.”
– XXX Special Alloy Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

7. Conclusion

Enerpat’s custom 500-ton high-temperature alloy steel chips briquetting machine provides a turnkey solution for:

High-efficiency recycling of alloy steel chips

Environmental compliance and reduced waste

Improved economic performance through automation and material recovery

This case demonstrates how advanced briquetting technology, combined with intelligent oil removal and process automation, can transform industrial scrap management while meeting global sustainability standards.

✅ Next Steps:
To replicate similar success in your plant, contact Enerpat for a tailored briquetting solution and process consultation.