How to Choose the Right Baling Machine for your Business

Disposal of commercial waste is a major concern for companies with constraints, such as overflowing landfills, cities refusing to accept waste products, etc. As such, many companies have turned towards waste recycling.

But, it also poses a challenge. Transporting bulky waste products to recycling centers is not only challenging but also is expensive. And companies can do away with the challenge by crushing their waste products to consume less space and be easier to handle.

The most efficient and cost-effective way to do this is using a ‘baler’ or ‘baling machine’, with which companies can crush and compact their wastes.

What is a Baling Machine?

‘Baling machines’ or ‘Balers’ are machines that squeeze and tie waste materials together into compact shapes or bales.

The baling machines come in a range of sizes, from fairly small to very large, and with different capacities to suit your requirement. A baler loads the recyclable waste, like plastics, cardboard, and other reusable materials, to compress them into compact bales.

The machines make it easier for storing and transporting waste materials. Different types of industrial balers are used for the compaction of various waste materials. You can regard a baler machine as a kind of recycling equipment.

Among the baler machine uses, dealing with waste cardboard and soft plastic is the primary. But you can also use the machine for other materials such as carpet, aluminum cans, scrap metal, shrinkwrap, paper, steel cans, and hard plastic.

The hydraulic baling machines are solutions to the problems created by bins on site. Bins usually overflow and are expensive to empty.

Many businesses generate a lot of cardboard as waste that finds no use. It is where a recycling baler comes in handy.

When the baler gets filled up, it will press the cardboard down so that it can be tied together and stacked somewhere to make it ready for the recycler to collect. And the same procedure goes for soft plastic materials.

Notably, it is a machine that crushes boxes and other waste materials and lowers waste recycling costs by limiting waste transportation to recycling centers. At the same time, it helps in restricting the mixing of recyclable materials with general waste.

These machines come in many shapes and sizes and save money, space, and time for businesses.

Depending upon the materials handled, balers can be classified into:

• Plastic recycling baler machine
• Cardboard baling machine
• Textile waste baler/textile baling press
• Industrial recycling balers
• Hydraulic aluminium scrap baling machine

Categories of Balers

There is not one but many types of baler machines. Businesses can choose the type depending on their needs. All balers can be broadly classified into two categories—Vertical & Horizontal:

Vertical Balers

Vertical balers are used for small waste volumes. Usually, businesses with small budgets use such balers. You need to feed these balers manually and are a good fit for not more than two bales per day—vertical balers process wastes, like corrugated, plastic wrap, aluminum, and textiles.

Horizontal Balers

These balers are for continuous use and can handle large waste volumes. Manual, as well as automatic horizontal balers, exist. These balers entail substantial labor savings and can process a broad range of waste materials, such as large corrugated, plastic containers, cans, and textiles.

Further, we can classify the above-mentioned baling machines into the following categories:

Single-Ram Baler

It is a baling machine that has a single cylinder. Single ram balers are the best for small and medium commodities due to the small size.

Two-Ram Baler

A two-ram baler is known for its ability to handle bulky materials and durability. It bears two cylinders and can bundle and package many types of commodities except for cardboard and clear film. 

Auto-Tie Balers

Auto-tie balers are known to operate efficiently as they automatically tie material at the end of each bale. These balers are ideal for larger-capacity baling, typically exceeding 150 tons per month.

Closed-Door Balers

These balers can effectively handle extremely dense and high-quality bales of processed materials due to their closed-door design, which provides a strong wall for the baler to push against for compacting the waste. Subsequently, the bale is easily ejected out of the door. These balers can carry a variety of materials in different sizes.

Factors to Consider While Choosing a Baler Machine

With many balers’ availability, you need to spend some time figuring out the right baling machine for your business. Here are some tips:

Size

Size is an essential criterion as the scale is one of the critical elements. If your business disposes a considerable amount of waste frequently, select a baler that produces large compacted cubes of recyclable waste. In contrast, small bales will be the ideal choice if your waste volume is small to medium.

Space

The space a baler will consume is a crucial consideration. If your warehouse is spacious with a large amount of floor space, then you can consider a horizontal baler that operates length-ways and consumes much floor space. And if your warehouse has less floor space, then it is reasonable for you to consider a vertical baler that consumes small space.

New or Used

There is another key factor for you to consider—whether to buy new or used. And the decision will depend on your spending capacity. While a new baler will call for more cash, a used one will be cheaper.

Manual or Automated

Balers come in two variants—fully automatic and semi-automatic. While automatic variants are seamless to use, the semi-automatic ones require some manual labor, so you need to train your staff on how to use it.

Power Capacity

Power capacity is an essential factor to consider before you invest in a baling machine. Balers usually come with a wide range of power capacities, varying from 10T to 120T.  As such, you need to consider your needs. Suppose you need a baler to handle heavy and bulky waste materials. In that case, you can opt for a higher capacity baler, and if your waste materials are light and less bulky, then it makes sense for you to invest in a low ton capacity baler.

Some Do’s During Baler Operation and Maintenance

You need to properly operate and maintain your baler for eliciting consistency and efficiency. If you fail to maintain your baler correctly, then it can cause prolonged periods of downtime. So, there are some do’s you need to follow, such as:

• Keep your baler clean
• Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines 
• Purchase and maintain a spare parts inventory
• Plan anticipated and preventive maintenances
• Train your operators on how to operate the baler properly
• Carry out baler servicing as per schedule
• Do not neglect inspections

Conclusion

If you are looking for investing in a baling machine, you can try out Sab Tech’s world-class products. The company provides the best-in-class baling presses in capacities ranging from 10T to 120T.

To choose the right baler, you should take into account some factors, such as your specific needs, the type & quantity of materials to process, and the available space to install the baling machine.

Contact the experts at Sabtech, who can guide you through your purchase so that you can invest in a baler of the right size and model. You can connect with us through phone, email, or even Whatsapp.