How does a baler for recycling work?

Not sure how a recycling baler works, or what models are available? Read this Guide to learn more.

What does a recycling baler do?

Balers are devices used during the recycling process to compress waste material into more manageable bales. Traditionally used in several industries, including schools, retail, restaurants and manufacturing, balers make waste disposal safer and more manageable. The risk of coming into contact with hazardous substances and materials is significantly reduced, and health standards and regulations are followed accordingly.

Heavy duty balers

There are many different types of balers. Among them, perhaps the most recognisable are the heavy-duty models. They are used for waste materials that require significant pressure to achieve compression. As such, hydraulic rams are a common component of these balers. Heavy-duty balers have the capacity to compress large refuse, including materials as dense as tires.

Horizontal balers

Horizontal balers are typically made up of two separate pieces: the baler itself and the conveyor belt. They’re commonly used in managing high-density waste material, as they’re intended to handle large throughputs. For this reason, they’re sometimes referred to as “channel baling presses”.

Industrial balers

This type of baler can be even larger than the horizontal baler. They are designed specifically to cater to industries like cardboard packaging, distribution, recycling, document destruction, and automotive companies. By using an industrial baler, business owners have the ability to save a significant amount of money that would have otherwise gone to the transportation of unbundled waste.

Vertical balers

A vertical baler is a standard appliance in most industrial settings. They are typically used to manage smaller capacities of waste or recycling per hour and are, therefore, more suited to small businesses and enterprises. They help make recycling easier to transport.

Specialty balers

Organisations have the option to source a special baler devised to suit their specific needs. Some examples are sawmills or millwork plants that are likely to require a sawdust baler. Such a device is able to exert a significant amount of pressure, creating bales of paper or sawdust. In the case of companies involved in the manufacture of foam goods, a scrap baler is an optimal solution. Some companies necessitate a solution that can also remove moisture from the waste material to ensure optimal hygiene. In this case, the specialty baler should be equipped with a liquid collection chamber.

The goal of a baler is to dispose of refuse in a safe and orderly way. Many kinds of balers are available, and each organisation can use a different one depending on their needs.

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