Two Ram Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler
Two ram balers are often considered full penetration balers. Full penetration balers are used to compress materials that are harder to bale. These balers are used for high volumes and a wide variety of materials. Almost any type of material can be baled with a two-ram baler. However, no ferrous materials should be fed into the baler. For materials that contain iron, you can use a ferrous two ram baler at Harris Baler. Customers will buy this type of baler to do high volumes of a wide variety of materials. The chamber on the baler is larger as well as a bigger hopper with a faster cycle time to increase baled volume and hourly tonnages. Two Ram balers all have shears and can bale almost all material types.
Advantages of the Two Ram Baler
Compared to the single ram baler, a 2-ram baler offers the following advantages:
i) It offers wide application of waste materials and is therefore popular among waste management facilities.
ii) The auto-tie is separately mounted at the bale exit. The advantage of an auto-tie is the removal of manual labor when using bale ties.
iii) Its design allows for flexibility when baling a wide variety of materials and need to adjust things quickly.
The Two Ram Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler is mostly used by:
- Large Recycling Operations
- Fiber Processors
- Large Non-Ferrous Scrap Yards
- Municipal Recycling Facilities.
You can use quality either the 11-gauge or 12-gauge Hi-Tensile Galvanized Baling Wire from Baling Wire Direct for tying the bales. The Auto-Tier is specifically for only a two-ram baler. You can program how many ties you want to program around a bale. For instance, if you have vinyl siding or baling plastic buckets, you may want 8-10 ties on the bale. If you are baling cardboard you may only use 5-6 ties.
Installation of the Two Ram Baler
The installation of the two-ram bailer is more complex and time-consuming as compared to a single ram baler. This is because:
i) The baler comes in multiple sections, usually between 3 and 4 pieces.
ii) The components of the baler are quite heavy and will require cranes to install.
iii) The installation for this type of baler is a minimum of installation without a conveyor. You will need to ask detailed questions to your dealer to ensure you plan correctly.
iv) The baler has a much larger footprint so make sure you plan adequately to ensure the correct space in your facility.
Frequently Asked Two Ram Baler Questions
Here are the things you should ask before purchasing a Two Ram Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler:
- What type of materials are you baling?
- How much material are you baling for each grade?
- Do you have an existing baler infeed conveyor?
- Pit or above-ground conveyor?
- Do you have the correct power requirements?
- How many finished bale weights you are looking for per material type? Make sure the baler will give you the correct bale weight.
- Where will the baler be located, indoors or outdoors? This is important to ensure you have the correct components: oil heater, oiler cooler, NEMA 4 components, etc.
- What direction do you want to feed the baler? Make sure you have the correct orientation for the baler/conveyor to ensure the feed opening size is ideal for the materials.
The Pros and Cons of the Two Ram Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler
The Pros;
- It can handle a wide variety of material types.
- It can handle extremely high volumes.
- You can change material grades easily and quickly.
- You can make export bale weights.
- Increased operating pressure with some manufacturers offering up to 5,000 PSI.
- It can efficiently handle heavy and dense bales.
- It comes with dual or triple motor optional for a sequential start-up that offers cheaper operational costs and you can still bale if 1 of the 2 motors fails, and the baler can sense loads based on the cycle and turn of one motor if it is not required.
- The baler is fully automated and therefore less labor-intensive.
- Cheaper operational costs.
- It can handle larger-sized materials such as refrigerator boxes, furniture boxes, appliance boxes, Gaylord boxes, extrusions, etc.
- Typically, it comes with a shear knife but there are some manufacturers that offer this baler without a shear knife. The majority of this class does come with a knife.
- It offers 8”, 9”, 10”, 12” & 13” cylinder options (ferrous balers offer even larger sizes)
- The baler is compliant with OSHA & ANSI requirements.
The Cons;
- The price point is very high, especially for small businesses. The prices usually start at $200,000 and can go up to over $700,000 (over 1 million for some models but not as common)
- It has a large footprint which requires a large space to install.
- The baler has more mechanical parts which will require constant service and maintenance. You will want someone on your staff who has the mechanical expertise needed to handle the baler.
- It requires an industrial-grade baler infeed conveyor, which is bought separately, and only adds to the price.
- The baler has slower lead times.
- You will have to incur delivery costs as the baler needs multiple trucks to transport.
- Renting installation equipment is more expensive.
Leading Two-Ram Baler Manufacturers
These are some of the leading manufacturers of the Two Ram Auto-Tie Horizontal Baler;
- Excel Manufacturing (Recently Sold & Possible Out of Business, 2019)
- G-Baler
- Enterprise Baler Company
- Maren Engineering (for small two ram balers)
Things to Consider as a Buyer
i) Make sure you purchase the baler from a local or nearby service company that is qualified.
ii) The dealer/reseller should be authorized to sell and service the equipment they are selling so that it is easier to get parts for the equipment.
iii) Ensure that you have enough space for the installation of the baler.
iv) Ensure that you have an area for storing bales that have been processed.