How to choose the correct wire for my vertical baler

Many types of baling wire work with vertical balers. Weigh the following three factors when making your choice for a safe and efficient recycling operation:

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1. Baler requirements
2. Material requirements
3. Storage requirements

Baler requirements

To choose the right wire for your machine, determine whether it is a manual-tie or auto-tie vertical baler.

Most vertical balers are manual, which require bale ties (also known as wire ties or baler ties). The baler operator manually fastens these wires. You can order single loop and double loop configurations, depending on your baling equipment and material requirements.

Auto-tie vertical balers use stem wire or box wire. They automatically cut and tie the wire to secure the bales. While less common, some vertical balers are automatic. Our 11 gauge black annealed wire is a great multi-purpose automatic wire (auto-tie wire).

Some balers work best with specific wire gauges. Read your baling machine manual, or consult your baling machine manufacturer to choose the best wire gauge for your vertical baler. Check out our baling wire gauge guide to learn more.

Material requirements

Each type of material requires a wire with a different tensile strength to secure the bale. Lighter materials, such as foam and paper products, can be baled with higher gauge wire (smaller wire diameter). Heavier bales often demand high-tensile baling wire.

For automatic vertical balers, our 11 gauge hi-tensile galvanized wire is the strongest choice. For manual-tie vertical balers, our 9 gauge galvanized double loop bale ties offer an impressive tensile strength of 220,000 psi.

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Storage requirements

Determine the conditions in which your bales will be stored, as well as for how long. If you are shipping your bales after processing, consult the recycling facility to see if they have any specific wire requirements or recommendations.

Regular, untreated bale wire will rust if exposed to corrosive, humid, or wet conditions. Even annealed wire will rust since its waxy coating isn’t specifically designed for long-term protection. Bales that will be stored outside for extended periods should be baled with galvanized wire.

The galvanizing process produces baling wire with a protective zinc layer, specifically engineered to combat rust and corrosion. A wire’s galvanization class determines how thick its zinc coat is. While we offer Class 1 and Class 3 galvanization, Class 3 galvanization provides significantly enhanced protection against the elements, making it the best choice for bales that will be stored outdoors.

Product recommendations for vertical balers

Here are some of our most popular types of wire for vertical balers.

Single loop bale ties

Single loop bale ties feature a loop at one end and a working end for tying, great for adjusting the tightness of the bale or tying inconsistent bale sizes. Our 11 gauge annealed single loop bale ties are a good choice for manual vertical balers. Single loop configurations are easy to use, and annealed wire offers enhanced elongation and torsional strength for baling expansive materials, such as tires.

Double loop bale ties

Double loop bale ties feature a loop at both ends. The loops join together for rapid tying. Our 10 gauge bright double loop bale ties make manual tying a breeze. Double loop configurations are pre-cut to specific sizes. They work best with recyclables such as office paper, which produce uniformly sized bales. Unfinished (bright) baling wire is also cheaper than other wire finishes, offering an economical solution for applications that don’t require corrosion resistance.

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Our other baling wire products

We also sell other baler wire products in gauges 9–14 for use with vertical balers, horizontal balers, and beyond.

• Our hi-tensile galvanized baling wire comes in 11 and 12 gauge.
• Our regular galvanized baling wire comes in 11, 12, 13, and 14 gauge.
• Our black annealed baling wire comes in 9, 10, 11, and 12 gauge.
• Our single loop bale ties and double loop bale ties come in 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 gauge (with half sizes available in select products).

Balers might seem like simple machines performing a simple function, but the sheer amount of different designs and capabilities is a testament to the fact that they’re as varied as any kind of industrial equipment. As such, you’re going to need to know a little more about balers and their operation before you hit the market to buy your company’s trash and waste compactor. This article highlights five key fields of baler knowledge that’ll help you make a more informed decision about the baler you choose to onboard, helping you find the perfect match for your business.

They Operate Vertically or Horizontally

One of the primary differences in balers, when you see them in showrooms or online, is that they either crush in a downwards motion or a sideways one. Hence, you have vertical balers and horizontal balers on the market. Both are effective in their work, but they occupy a different shape and space in your warehouse and require a slightly different operation. It’s the first thing to bear in mind when shopping for balers.

Some Models Are Hard to Repair

As conventional wisdom goes, you should always buy American if you’re operating in America. That’s because if your machine breaks in the years to come, you have easier access to spares to repair it, meaning you can avoid a delay in your waste disposal system which can be costly and disruptive to your business as a whole. Find baler repair or baler monitor repair companies that you can trust – like Harris balers and their spares and repairs operators to ensure longevity in your purchase.

Scale is Important

What amount of waste is flowing through your business? Will you only be using your baler periodically, or is it going to be an important part of your business processes over time? The answers to these questions will determine which type of baler you should opt for – be that an auto-tie baler, two ram baler for ease and speed, or a manual baler that’s the best fit for smaller business producing less waste.

They’re Made Per Material

While some balers are made to crush all kinds of material, most are made to do a specific job, That’s because, as you can imagine, a cardboard baler requires a different crushing function to a baler that is enlisted to crush metals. Make sure that you’re cognizant of this fact from the get-go, purchasing only the type of baler you’ll need to process the waste materials that your company produces.

They Vary in Price

Of course, with any kind of product, you’ll find a large variation in the pricing. It’s no different for the baler industry, and this is an important point to consider when you’re shopping around for balers. In general, the more expensive models are more reliable, and can, therefore, be a better one-off investment for your business. That being said, used balers can be a good fit for businesses that are looking to cut investment costs, and you’ll be able to repair them cheaply if they’re a common make.

These tips should help you in your journey to purchasing the very best-suited baler for your business.

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