Sydney, Australia | ENERPAT Hydraulic Baler Cuts Steel Spring Bulk Volume and Freight Costs for a Sydney-Based Mattress Recycler

The Challenge: A Growing Volume of Bulky Steel Springs

For this Sydney-based mattress recycler, business growth created a new challenge. Every day, large volumes of dismantled mattresses were processed, generating significant amounts of recoverable steel springs.

However, mattress springs are bulky and irregular in shape, occupying large storage areas despite their relatively low weight. The loose springs quickly consumed valuable yard space, while trucks reached their volume limit before reaching their weight capacity.

As transportation costs increased, employees also spent significant time handling tangled spring materials. Loose scrap was difficult to load, store, and prepare for recycling, affecting overall operational efficiency.

The customer needed a reliable solution to reduce material volume and improve steel spring handling.

The Solution: ENERPAT AMB-L2520-250 Hydraulic Metal Baler

ENERPAT supplied the AMB-L2520-250 Lid Style Automatic Scrap Metal Baler, a 250-ton hydraulic baler designed for compressing bulky steel scrap materials, including separated mattress springs.

With powerful hydraulic compression, the baler transforms loose and irregular spring scrap into dense, uniform, and stackable steel bales.

The automatic lid design simplifies operation, reduces manual intervention, and enables continuous processing for high-volume mattress recycling applications.

After installation:

• Loose springs are converted into compact steel bales
• Forklifts can easily move standardized bales
• Storage areas become more organized
• Transportation efficiency is significantly improved

The Results: More Space, Lower Costs, Better Efficiency

The installation of the ENERPAT metal baler delivered measurable improvements:

Storage Optimization

Previously scattered spring scrap was compressed into dense bales, reducing storage requirements and improving yard organization.

Transportation Efficiency

Higher-density steel bales allow trucks to carry more material per trip, helping reduce transportation frequency and logistics costs.

Easier Material Handling

Standardized bales are safer and easier to handle with forklifts, reducing manual labor requirements.

Improved Scrap Value

Compact and uniform steel bales are easier for scrap processors to handle, supporting smoother recycling operations and better material management.

The Takeaway

This project demonstrates how the right recycling equipment can transform a challenging material stream into an efficient recycling process.

For mattress recyclers dealing with large volumes of steel spring scrap, ENERPAT’s hydraulic metal baler provides an effective solution to reduce storage pressure, improve transportation efficiency, and create a more streamlined recycling operation.