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Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal
Baler Guide: What You Need To Know
Businesses
are always looking for ways to efficiently cut down on costs without
compromising on their operations. Besides streamlining business processes and
upgrading machinery, recycling waste can also increase efficiency around the
business. Horizontal balers can help with the recycling of waste that are in
large quantities.
There
are two types of horizontal balers- the trim single ram open-end auto-tie
balers and wide mouth single ram open-end auto-tie balers. The trim single ram
open-end auto-tie balers are mostly used for destroying documents, printing
waste, and converting. They can trim waste from box plants, magazine trim,
cardboard boxes, and envelop trim. Trim single ram open-end auto-tie balers do
usually do not have shear knives.
Wide
mouth single ram open-end auto-tie balers, on the other hand, are mostly used
in distribution centers for re-baling purposes, recycling operations, and for
general manufacturing needs. Besides baling cardboards, they can also be used
to bale mixed fiber, magazines, and newspapers among other things.
Purposes
of the single ram open-end auto-tie horizontal balers
The
trim single ram open-end auto-tie baler is mostly used for the following
purposes;
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Boxing plants.
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For printers.
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For envelop printers.
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For converters.
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Destruction of documents.
The
Wide mouth single ram open-end auto-tie baler is commonly used for the
following purposes;
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Recycling operations that are either
medium or large.
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In municipal facilities.
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In distribution centers.
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In industrial and manufacturing plants.
Whatever
product you are baling, you will need to ensure that it is stored compactly.
You will need a baling wire that has high tensile strength to be able to
securely secure your products. You can purchase a Black Annealed Box Wire or a
Black Annealed Stem Wire from Baling Wire Direct.
How to
install a single ram open-end auto-tie horizontal baler
The
single ram open-end auto-tie horizontal baler is very easy to install as you
will only have a single piece to unload most of the time. The piece is usually
for the main body of the baler. The auto-tie is usually shipped separately from
the baler and will require a separate installation.
Before
installing the trim baler, you may need to assess to the air-system to see if
you will need to fabricate a connecting piece so that the transition to the
baler hopper is a smooth operation.
The
pros and cons of the single ram open-end auto-tie horizontal balers
The
pros;
i) The
Trim Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler
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The baler is designed to work perfectly
in small conveyors and air-fed systems.
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It has very fast processing speeds.
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It can process dense bales.
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You have two cylinder options- 7 and
8-inch- to choose from.
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It is compliant with the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requirements.
ii) The
Wide Mouth Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler
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It can process high volumes of bales.
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It has a much faster cycle time
compared to an entry-level manual-tie baler.
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The baler can effectively handle dense
and heavy bales.
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It comes with an adjustable control
panel for adjusting the bale size between 60 inches and 72 inches.
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It offers cheaper operational costs as
you can run it on a single motor.
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The baler is fully automated and therefore
less labor-intensive.
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It can also handle larger-sized
products such as furniture boxes, refrigerator boxes, and appliance boxes among
others.
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The majority of this type of baler
comes with a shear knife.
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There are four cylinder options- 8, 9,
10, and 12-inch.
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They are also ANSI and OSHA compliant.
The
cons;
i) The
Trim Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler
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It offers very limited applications.
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The baler does not come with a shear
knife.
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It is not versatile and has a very
small opening for feeding the baler.
ii) The
Wide Mouth Single Ram Auto-Tie Baler
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Most businesses, especially the smaller
ones, will find it quite expensive.
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It is quite big and needs a lot of
space to install.
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You will need to purchase additional
equipment such as conveyors and cart tippers.
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It is limited to a maximum of 5 ties
per bale and therefore not recommendable for non-fiber materials.
Who are
some of the leading manufacturers of the single ram open-end auto-tie
horizontal balers?
Some of
the leading manufacturers of the Trim Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal
Baler include:
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American Baler: PAC Series Balers
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Balemaster
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Maren Engineering
Some of
the leading manufacturers of the Wide Mouth Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie
Horizontal Baler are:
Factors
to consider when buying a single ram open-end auto-tie horizontal baler
include:
i) Make
sure that a service company is in your locality or nearby and easily
accessible.
ii)
Ensure that the seller has a valid license to sell and service the equipment.
iii)
Enquire on the availability of spare parts in case of a mechanical breakdown.
Frequently
asked questions
Frequently
asked questions on the Trim Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler;
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How many tons of trim waste can the
baler process per hour?
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Is there any existing footprint on the
Trim Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler?
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Does it have the appropriate ductwork?
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Are there any maximum bale density or
weight that should not be exceeded?
Frequently
asked questions on the Wide Mouth Single Ram Open End Auto-Tie Horizontal
Baler;
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How many tons can the baler handle per
hour or per day?
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Is there any specific condition the
cardboard should be in? Should it be pre-compacted, full-sized or flattened
before feeding into the baler?
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How do you feed the products into the
baler? Are there any conveyors, material handling equipment such as bobcats and
skid steers, or cart tippers?
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How much open floor space do you need
to install the baler?
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On which side of the baler is the
auto-tier installed?
- Do you need to have a dedicated space for storing bales that have already been completed
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Should you have someone who can
constantly monitor the baler?
It is advisable not to leave the baler
unattended, especially if it is in operation. You should have a bale operator
to oversee the operations, remove the bales once processed, and change the wire
whenever necessary.
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Do you need to employ staff to perform
routine maintenance on the baler?
It is recommended to have staff on
board to regularly perform routine checks and maintenance. Unlike a manual-tie
baler, the auto-tie baler needs to be checked regularly and therefore needs
more attention.