Equipment Spotlight | OCT 2021 Balers

by MARY M. THORNTON

Baler types differ, relative to the processing of paper or plastic. The volume and rate of material to be processed is also a factor that should be considered, in choosing the most effective machine for baling.

“Nonferrous, solid waste and single-stream facilities can rely on International Baler’s two-ram baler for solid, heavy-duty construction and quick changeover of material. Customers can also expect the most standard features of any two-ram, setting International Baler above the rest of the market,” stated Sean Usoff, sales and marketing director.

“Document destruction facilities and distribution centers benefit from our open-end auto-tie, which offers high volume through-put, heavy bale weights, and is available in numerous standard configurations, including a space saving vertical-tie option. Our flagship model, the ATX, is the first roller-platen auto-tie built in the U.S., capable of processing up to 45 tons of OCC per hour. Every baler is engineered for reliability, safety and ease of operation. International Baler is also dedicated to providing outstanding customer service before, during and after the sale. Thanks to our experienced sales and service departments, you can expect knowledgeable support for the long life of your equipment,” Usoff concluded.

Additionally, International Baler provides vertical balers, closed-door horizontals (including full-ejects), and specialty machines for textiles, dust, mote, foam and more. A leading manufacturer of industrial recycling equipment since 1946, the company offers over 200 different models to meet the needs of almost any application.

After nearly 60 years of building horizontal balers, Maren customers “rely on us more than ever for variety, flexibility and adaptability of our equipment. One size doesn’t fit all and recyclers, DCs and manufacturers have grown to depend on us for complete baling systems that fit their needs, not the other way around. You may have heard the quote ‘to one who has only a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail’…well, for those who discover after installation that their new system doesn’t accommodate their needs, that hammer hurts,” Todd Wondrow, president, stated.

He then noted how with few exceptions, closed door full eject balers are the “Swiss army knife of balers. They can process just about anything and can turn on a dime from material to material without cross contamination of bales or wasted labor. Their only drawbacks are they require manual tie off and they are only effective to about three tons an hour or possibly much less, depending on material. For higher throughputs, the open end auto tie and two ram balers can take over. Both are automatic and offer higher performance but the following should also be considered when choosing the right machine for your operation: Can it process all grades of paper including slab stock, secure document shred, magazines and coated high grade? Does the plastic to be baled include film, reinforced super sacks, rigid plastics, perforated or non-perforated bottles? Failure to consider these factors could leave you with a piece of equipment, but not an asset.”

As qualified labor becomes more difficult to secure, material processing must be streamlined to be profitable. To help with this, Maren developed the ProPak series of balers, which range from 20hp closed door full ejects to 225hp open end auto ties and two rams. “Our ProPak line utilizes state of the art hydraulics, electronics and construction features that earn genuine appreciation from owners, operators and maintenance staff. These state of the art balers are designed to process more tonnage and make heavier bale densities, all while consuming less electricity than comparable sized machines. That’s a big accomplishment and we’ll not only show you how that is possible, we’ll share testimonials of customers who’ve experienced it,” Wondrow said.

He also advised, “Plan for future growth, but unless capital is no object, don’t plan so aggressively that your R.O.I is upside down and so prevents or delays requisite process improvements. Waste and inefficiency cost are never recovered. We can show you how to process a target volume, including labor hours, wire cost, electrical consumption and even truck loading schemes.”

Van Dyk Recycling Solutions offers high-speed, high-capacity, fully-automatic balers for recyclers and waste processors operating anywhere between 15 to 50 tons of material per hour. Mark Neitzey, sales director, explained, “Our balers handle all types of paper, cardboard, aluminum, and plastics and seamlessly switch between grades for the ultimate flexibility in baling. Models offered, the HBC-120, HBC-140, and HBC-180, are strictly no-shear and designed with a pre-press compression flap that condenses material into square bales, evenly dense on all sides. This makes them easier to stack and store. Material preloads on top of the flap while the flap is in motion as the baler continuously maintains high speeds. Eliminating the act of shearing drastically reduces wear and tear on the machine and reduces maintenance costs.

“Our customers are consistently impressed with the performance and reliability of our balers. ‘It just runs and runs,’ and ‘it gives us a sense of confidence every day’ are phrases we often hear. We like to say the baler is the heart of any recycling operation, and ours keep hundreds of operations pumping, sometimes for decades! Our balers are known to last for ten, even twenty years with no signs of slowing down. Every baler is backed by our unmatched customer support plan, which includes exclusive access to our extensive parts warehouse and 24/7 technical assistance via telephone, at no extra charge. We keep all spare parts in stock at our Connecticut warehouse, so they are ready to ship the moment you need them. We also offer a new option for remote serviceability: Van Dyk Vision. Using augmented reality technology, our technicians can live-stream footage of your plant and give directions in real time. It’s just like having an expert in your plant in an instant.”

Published in the October 2021 Edition of American Recycler News