Cardboard Balers
Looking for an efficient solution to manage your cardboard waste?
At Mil-tek, we specialize in providing balers and compactors for a variety of materials, ensuring that every business can find the right solution for their waste management needs.
With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored cardboard baler solutions to help your business handle cardboard waste effectively and sustainably. Find pneumatic, electric and hydraulic solutions on this page.
Why choose a cardboard baler?
- Save time: Reduce the time spent handling cardboard waste with Mil-tek’s efficient baling machines, allowing employees to focus on core tasks rather than waste management.
- Save money: Eliminate the cost of multiple bins and frequent waste pickups by compacting waste into recyclable bales, leading to significant long-term savings and improved operational efficiency.
- Save space: Compact waste by up to 90%, freeing up valuable storage space in your workplace that can be repurposed for inventory, equipment, or other critical uses.
Pneumatic Cardboard Balers
Compact, compressed air balers!
Powered exclusively by compressed air, Mil-tek’s pneumatic baler series delivers cutting-edge efficiency and versatility for waste management.
These compact machines, occupying minimal floor space, can be connected to an airline or a standalone compressor, making them highly adaptable.
They are ideal for handling small to medium-sized volumes of cardboard waste in a variety of environments.
The pneumatic cardboard balers feature patented EcoDrive valves, delivering consistent pressure for efficient cardboard compression while minimizing energy use.
Unlike hydraulic balers, Mil-tek’s pneumatic solutions eliminate hydraulic oil, reducing risks of spills and contamination.
This makes them a cleaner, safer, and low-maintenance solution for waste management.
Models in our pneumatic range:
A102
If you are looking for a top-efficient mini cardboard baler for sale, this fast and powerful machine should be your choice.
- Bale 40 kg cardboard
- Floorspace footprint of 0.45m²
- Worlds’ fastest pressing cycle
- Optimal working height
- EN16500 as standard
A205
Combining innovative pneumatic technology with a small physical footprint, the A205 is a fast, versatile baler.
- Bale 50 kg cardboard
- Floorspace footprint of just 0.45m²
- Optimal working height
- EN16500 as standard
- Adjustable bale size
A305
At under 1m², the A305 cardboard baling machine features a revolutionary double-cycling cylinder and an automated bale-out mechanism.
- Cardboard bale weight up to 100kg
- Deep chamber for larger materials
- Automated bale-out function
- Super-fast pressing cycle
- EN16500 as standard
A406
Super-fast pneumatic pressing power with a 1m² footprint and a pressing cycle of less than 15 seconds.
- Bale 175 kg cardboard
- Auto bale-out function
- Wide chamber for larger materials
- Adjustable bale size
- 1.0m2 footprint
A509
The A509 cardboard baler combines speed and power for heavy-duty efficiency.
- Bale 225 kg cardboard
- Bale-out indicator & auto bale-out
- Heavy-duty baler for large volumes
- Adjustable bale size
- 1.5m2 footprint
Electrical Cardboard Balers
Low-height balers with powerful performance!
Our electrical balers for cardboard waste offer a compact design with high pressing force, making them ideal for spaces with limited ceiling height.
They efficiently compress large volumes of cardboard into dense bales, maximizing space and reducing transportation costs.
Free of hydraulic oil, these balers eliminate leak risks, ensuring cleaner, safer operations with less environmental impact and reduced maintenance.
An additional feature of the electrical baler range is the “stay and hold” mechanism, which maintains constant pressure on the cardboard during the compaction process. This advanced functionality ensures optimal bale density, helping businesses achieve significant cost savings by reducing waste volume and enabling a smoother transition from waste to revenue-generating materials.
These energy-efficient cardboard balers are the ideal solution for businesses that handle large volumes of waste and require a compact yet powerful machine.
Models in our electric range:
E219
Small electric cardboard bailer with a low total height of just 1.8m – ideal for even the most compact locations.
- Low overall height <1.8m
- Optimal loading height
- High compaction pressure
- Almost silent running 57 dB (A)
- Safe and easy bale ejection system
E319
Electric Baler is a low height, heavy duty electric baler, that operates quietly without hydraulic power.
- High compaction pressure
- Almost silent running 57 dB (A)
- Electric: no hydraulic oil
- Constant Pressure
- Safe and easy built-in bale ejection
E519
Optimised for LDPE plastic, the E519 electric baler is a low height baler, running quietly without the use of hydraulics.
- Strong: high compaction pressure
- Electric: quiet & free from hydraulics
- Total machine height less than 2m
- Constant Pressure
- For high volumes of Cardboard
E619
Electric Baler with a low height, heavy duty electric baler that is ideal for businesses with a large volume of waste cardboard
- High compaction pressure
- Total machine height just over 2m
- Electric: quiet & free from hydraulics
- Constant Pressure
- User-friendly door for simple loading
E819
Is your business challenged by large amounts of waste and limited space? This horizontal cardboard baler is the optimal solution!
- Takes up only 5 m² – ideal for small spaces
- Compacts cardboard, up to 300 kg bales
- 400V / 32 Amp – automatic start
- Continuous feeding and semi-automatic ejection
Hydraulic Cardboard Balers
If your business generates large cardboard waste streams, a hydraulic baler is the perfect heavy-duty solution.
At Mil-tek, we offer durable vertical and horizontal hydraulic balers designed specifically for businesses with significant cardboard waste streams. These machines excel in compressing heavy materials into dense, compact bales, with some models producing mill-size bales ready for recycling and optimized for transport, saving time and logistical costs.
Engineered for durability and high-capacity operations, our hydraulic balers are ideal for industries like retail, warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution.
Whether you choose a vertical or horizontal model, these machines provide the pressing power to efficiently compact large amounts of cardboard, freeing up space and significantly reducing waste disposal expenses.
Pneumatic vs. hydraulic balers: Which is right for you?
If you handle lighter materials or have space constraints, a pneumatic baler might be the better fit.
On the other hand, for heavy-duty or high-volume waste management, hydraulic balers provide the power and versatility required.
Models in our hydraulic range:
H600
A hydraulic cardboard crusher machine, that makes extremely dense bales that can be sent directly to mills for final recycling.
- Pallet-size bales of up to 500 kg.
- Low machine height: 2.17 m
- Bales for direct mill recycling
- Multi-use: cardboard, plastic & PET
- Automatic door & bale ejection
H501
Extremely dense, recycle-ready bales that can be sent directly to mills for final recycling.
- Up to 90% Compaction
- Pallet-size bales, bale weight up to 450 kg.
- Send bales direct to mills
- Multi-use: cardboard, plastic & PET
- Manual door & auto bale ejection
50SD
A premier solution for businesses handling large packaging volumes of waste on a daily basis.
- Automatic door & bale ejection
- XL opening for large waste volume
- Adjustable pressing force
- Produces 500kg Mill Size bales
- Bale full indicator
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Cardboard baler hire and
purchase options with Mil-tek
At Mil-tek, we offer flexible solutions for acquiring your cardboard baler. Whether you’re considering cardboard baler hire or outright purchase, we ensure a seamless experience tailored to your business needs.
- Hire a cardboard baler starting from as little as 12 months.
- Purchase a baler outright to maximize long-term savings.
- Buy a refurbished baler
If you’re looking for cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality, consider our refurbished waste balers and compactors. These machines are fully serviced and backed by warranty for peace of mind.
All options come with:
– Professional installation for immediate use.
– Operator training to ensure safety and efficiency.
– Ongoing servicing to keep your operations hassle-free.
Benefits of renting a cardboard baler:
- Low upfront cost with predictable weekly payments.
- Flexibility to up- and downgrade as your needs change.
- Maintenance and servicing included for peace of mind.
Benefits of buying a cardboard baler:
- Greater cost savings over the long term.
- Full ownership of the equipment.
- Ideal for businesses with consistent, high-volume needs.
Cardboard baler FAQ:
What is a cardboard baler, and how does it work?
A cardboard baler compresses cardboard into compact, tied bales for recycling. Cardboard is loaded into the chamber, where a ram compresses it into a dense shape. Once full, the bale is tied off and removed for transport. If you want to know more details read our guide about “How does a cardboard baler work“.
What’s the difference between a baler and a compactor?
A cardboard compactor compresses large amounts of cardboard into smaller, manageable sizes, saving storage space. A cardboard baler further secures compressed cardboard into stackable bales, ideal for recycling or transport. Read more in this guide: “What’s the difference between a baler and a compactor?“.
Can I sell compacted cardboard bales?
Yes, compacted cardboard bales can be sold to recycling companies or waste management facilities, as they are in demand for processing and reuse. We talk more about this subject in “Can you get money for cardboard?“.
What types of cardboard can I compact?
You can compact most cardboard types, including boxes, sheets, and tubes, but avoid wet, laminated, or contaminated materials for better recyclability. Read more in the guide: “What type of cardboard should be placed in the baler?“.
How other businesses benefit from cardboard balers:
Cardboard isn’t the only material we can compact!
In addition to cardboard balers, Mil-tek offers a range of plastic balers designed to handle PET bottles, plastic wrap, and other recyclable plastics with ease.
If your business deals with bulky packaging materials, such as foam or styrofoam, our specialized polystyrene compactors offer a tailored solution to reduce waste volume and save space.
Contact us today to learn how our cardboard balers and compactors can revolutionize your waste management
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