T
he Idromec line of scrap processing equipment has helped Sierra International Machinery establish a name for itself among scrap processors. The Idromec line, which includes portable and stationary baler/loggers as well as mobile and stationary shear/baler/loggers and shear/balers, offers durable construction, reliable performance and affordable pricing for scrap processors of all sizes.Idromec features include automatic baling and logging cycles, fully rotating cranes, complete hydraulic system relief protection and hydraulic oil heating and cooling.
Sierra backs each of its Idromec machines with its dedication to efficient service and customer satisfaction.
BALERS/LOGGERS
4200
The 4200 is available in a portable and a stationary model, with or without a crane. It is capable of producing bales with an average density of 75 to 90 lb./cu. ft. and logs with an average density of 25 to 35 lb./cu. ft.
Engine Specifications*:
• Portable model powered by a Cummins 6BT 5.9, six-cylinder diesel engine
• Stationary model powered by a 60-hp electric motor
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Rexroth variable displacement pump
• Denison vane type pump
• Maximum operating pressure of 3,200 PSI
• Complete system relief protection
• Manual and automatic cycles
Crane Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Separate from baler
• Continuous rotation
• 2,000-lb. capacity when fully extended
Cylinder Specifications*:
• One main compression cylinder with 148 tons of force
• Five folding box rams with 106 to 159 tons of force
Folding box is 13’-10" x 6’-8".
RB5000
The RB500 is suitable for baling white goods, tin and clips and for logging car bodies, white goods and sheet iron. It produces bales that weigh 850 pounds on average and logs that weigh an average of 1,200 pounds.
Engine Specifications*:
• Six-cylinder Cummins 6BT5.9 turbo diesel
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• One Rexroth variable displacement pump
• One Denison double vane type pump
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,020 PSI
• Hydraulic oil cooling and heating
• Automatic baling and logging cycles
Crane Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Separate from baler
• Continuous rotation
• 2,200-lb. capacity when fully extended
Cylinder Forces*:
• Two main-compression rams – 154 tons each
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 88 tons each
• 264 tons each side
Folding box is 16’-5" x 8’-6".
RB6000
This portable logger/baler weighs in at 98,000 pounds, including the trailer. It is capable of producing bales weighing an average of 850 pounds. It also logs car bodies, white goods and sheet iron to a density of 25 to 35 lbs./cu. yard on average. 
Engine Specifications*:
• Six-cylinder Cummins BT5.9 turbo diesel
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• One Rexroth variable displacement pump
• One D. Brown gear type pump
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,020 PSI
• Automatic baling and logging cycles
Crane Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Separate from baler
• One Rexroth variable displacement pump
• Continuous rotation
• 5,000-lb. capacity when fully extended
Cylinder Forces*:
• Two main-compression rams – 170 tons each
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 88 tons each
• 264 tons each side
Folding box is 19’-8" x 8’-6".
SHEAR/BALER/LOGGERS
T500
For the last 15 years, the Idromec T500 has been the best selling shear/baler/logger in America. It can shear four cuts per minute at 24-inch cuts and produces a bale density of 75 to 90 lbs./cu. ft. and a log density of 25 to 35 lbs./cu. ft.
Engine Specifications*:
• One 125-hp electric motor with 1,750 RPM
• Three-phase, 60 cycle
• Maximum draw of 190 amps
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Rexroth variable displacement pump
• Denison vane type pump
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,300 PSI
• Complete system relief protection
• Hydraulic oil cooling and heating
Cylinder Forces*:
• Shear – 500 tons
• Pre-compression – 100 tons
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 210 tons each side
• Main-compression – 163 tons
Folding box is 19’-8" x 6’-8". Shear throat is 26" x 22".
T500 SL
The T500 SL is the mobile configuration of the T500 model. It is capable of shearing four cuts per minute at 24-inch cuts and produces bales weighing an average of 850 pounds and logs weighing an average of 1,400 pounds.
Engine Specifications*:
• Caterpillar six-cylinder turbo diesel engine model 3116 TA
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Rexroth variable displacement pump
• Denison vane type pump
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,500 PSI
• Complete system relief protection
Cylinder Forces*:
• Shear – 500 tons
• Pre-compression – 100 tons
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 210 tons each side
• Main-compression – 163 tons
Folding box is 16’-5" x 7’-7".
T700
Sierra has recently introduced the T700 model shear/baler/logger, which offers 700 tons of shearing force. It also includes a pre-load table and pre-compression and produces bales and logs measuring 32" x 24" x variable.
Engine Specifications*:
• Two 100-hp electric motors with 1,750 RPM and 440 to 480 volts
• Maximum draw of 283 amps
• Manual and automatic cycles
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Two Rexroth variable displacement pumps
• Two Denison double vane type pumps
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,300 PSI
• Hydraulic oil cooling and heating
• Auto-lubrication for shear head and pre-compression
Cylinder Forces*:
• Shear – 700 tons
• Pre-compression – 115 tons
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 240 tons each side
• Main-compression – 160 tons
Folding box is 19’-8" x 7’-8" x 5’-7". Shear throat is 34" x 24".
T700 SL
Sierra has recently introduced the T700 SL self-loading and unloading shear/baler/logger, which offers 700 tons of shearing force. A pre-load table and a remote control are optional.
Engine Specifications*:
• 240 hp Caterpillar turbo diesel model 3126B
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Two Rexroth variable displacement pumps
• Two Denison double vane type pumps
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,500 PSI
• Four hydraulic landing legs for self-loading and unloading
Cylinder Forces*:
• Shear – 700 tons
• Pre-compression – 100 tons
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 270 tons each side
• Main-compression – 163 tons
Folding box is 23’ x 7’-7". Shear throat is 34" x 26".
T750
The T750 is available in normal and double pre-load configurations and is capable of shearing five cuts per minute at 24-inch cuts. Logs weigh an average of 1,200 pounds.
Engine Specifications*:
• Two 125-hp electric motor with 1,750 RPM
• Maximum draw of 363 amps
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Two Rexroth variable displacement pumps
• Two Denison double vane type pumps
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,200 PSI
Cylinder Forces*:
• Shear – 750 tons
• Pre-compression – 143 tons
• Folding box – Six cylinders, 240 tons each side
• Main-compression – 180 tons
Folding box is 23’ x 7’-7" x 5’-7". Shear throat is 22" x 33".
T900
P align=left>Sierra has recently introduced the T900 model shear/baler/logger, which offers 900 tons of shearing force and a shearing capacity of five cuts per minute at 24-inch cuts.
Engine Specifications*:
• Two 125-hp electric motor with 1,750 RPM
• Maximum draw of 363 amps
• Manual and automatic cycles
Machine Hydraulic Specifications*:
• Two Rexroth variable displacement pumps
• Two Denison double vane type pumps
• Maximum operating pressure of 4,300 PSI
• Auto-lubrication for shear head and pre-compression
Cylinder Forces*:
• Shear – 900 tons
• Pre-compression – 145 tons
• Folding box – Four cylinders, 240 tons each side
• Main-compression – 180 tons
Folding box is 23’ x 9’ x 6’-7". Shear throat is 36" x 28".
*Sierra reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
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