Strength Showcase: HXPS1600 Scrap Steel Crusher Installed at Guangdong Recycling Plant – Belt Conveyor Line Ready for Trial Run

Project Overview

Project Background

Mr. Chen operates a large-scale scrap steel recycling facility in Foshan, Guangdong Province, processing approximately 3,000–4,000 tons per month of mixed ferrous scrap, including car bodies, baled steel, sheet metal offcuts, industrial turnings, and light structural steel. His existing processing line relied on a combination of manual cutting and an aging small-capacity crusher, resulting in high labor intensity, frequent downtime, and inconsistent output quality. With increasing demand from local steel mills for clean, dense shredded scrap, Mr. Chen decided to invest in a complete crushing and sorting upgrade. After extensive market research and on-site material testing, he selected Haoxing Machinery's HXPS1600 Scrap Steel Crusher with a full belt conveyor feeding and discharge system, integrated with magnetic separation to produce premium furnace-ready steel granules.

Equipment Configuration

On-Site Status

Haoxing Machinery's engineering team has successfully completed installation, mechanical alignment, and no-load commissioning of the HXPS1600 scrap steel crushing line. The crusher rotor has passed dynamic balancing tests, the hydraulic lid opener functions smoothly for maintenance access, and all belt conveyors and the magnetic separator operate in synchronized sequence. The photographs show the line during the final pre-production inspection, with loaded trial runs scheduled to begin within days. The use of belt conveyors throughout the line provides reliable, low-maintenance material handling while keeping the overall investment cost-effective for this throughput range.

Expected Performance and Benefits

• Design Capacity: Processes 15–20 tons per hour of mixed scrap steel, achieving a daily throughput of 120–160 tons (based on an 8-hour shift).

• Output Size: Adjustable screen grate produces uniform steel granules 5–20 mm with a bulk density of approximately 1.8–2.2 t/m³, ideal for electric arc furnace (EAF) charging.

• Steel Purity: The overband magnetic separator effectively removes non-ferrous and non-metallic contaminants, delivering clean steel scrap that meets stringent mill specifications.

• Labor Savings: The fully automated line requires only 2–3 operators for supervision, reducing manpower needs by 6–8 workers compared to the previous manual and semi-mechanized process.

• Payback Period: Based on current scrap processing margins and the premium value of clean shredded steel, the projected ROI is approximately 10–14 months.

Customer Testimonial

"Our old line was a constant bottleneck. We were losing orders because we simply couldn't process material fast enough or clean enough. After seeing the HXPS1600 in action during a site visit, we knew it was the solution we needed. The installation was professional, and the belt conveyors are simple and robust—exactly what we wanted for easy maintenance. We're looking forward to seeing this line run at full capacity." — Mr. Chen

Project Value

This installation demonstrates the capabilities of Haoxing's HXPS1600 scrap steel crusher for medium to large-scale ferrous scrap recyclers. For facilities processing 2,500–5,000 tons per month, the HXPS1600 with belt conveyor feeding and magnetic separation provides an optimal combination of high throughput, operational reliability, and low maintenance costs. The system produces clean, dense shredded steel that commands top market prices from steel mills and foundries, significantly enhancing profitability and competitiveness.