WasteCare Corporation
Balers for Recycling
Baler Use and Reference Guide (Vertical, Horizontal & Specialty Balers)
Mini-Balers
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Mini-Balers are ideal for.. Any situation where there is a need for a baler or compactor that is small, easy to operate, produces very small bales that are light weight and easy to handle. Basically these are machines that have refrigerator style doors with push button type controls that have a mix of features found on both balers and compactors. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes up to 15 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 175 pounds (depending upon baled material). They are small enough to be fairly portable when ordered with casters. Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, Plastics, Paper, Jugs, and Aluminium. |
The Mini-Baler Space Saver
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The Mini-Baler Space Saver is ideal for.. Very small footprint requirements, as well as small, easy to handle bales and easy operation. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes up to 9 Cubic Feet that range from 65 lbs - 90 lbs for cardboard and 85 lbs - 110 lbs of plastic film or plastic bags. They are also easy to move around compared to other balers. Primary Material Uses: Cardboard, Plastics film, Plastic bags & Paper |
Balers - 30" Vertical Balers
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Balers - 30" Vertical Balers are ideal for.. Convenience Stores, Drug Stores, Hospitals, Restaurants, Nursing Homes, Retirement Homes, Offices, Utility Rooms, Hotels, Motels, Textile, and many other applications. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of 10 - 12 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 250 pounds (depending upon baled material). They are small enough to be fairly portable when ordered with casters. Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, Paper, Clothing, Newspaper, Plastic, Aluminium, Non-Ferrous Metals. |
Balers - 42" Vertical Balers
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Balers - 42" Vertical Balers are ideal for.... Department Stores, Convenience Stores, Hospitals & Nursing Homes, Restaurants, Hotels & Motels, Office Complexes, and many other types of applications. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of 15 - 17 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 300 pounds (depending upon baled material). They are small enough to be fairly portable when ordered with casters. Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, Clothing, PET Plastic, Aluminium Cans, Steel Cans, Shrink Wrap. |
Balers - 48" Vertical Balers
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Balers - 48" Vertical Balers are ideal for.... Supermarkets, Department Stores, Manufacturing Facilities, Shopping Centers, Colleges & Universities, Hotels & Motels, Recycling Centers and many other types of applications. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of 25 - 40 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 1,100 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, Newspaper, Waste Paper, PET Plastic, Steel & Aluminium Cans, Foam |
Balers - 60" Vertical Balers
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Balers - 60" Vertical Balers are ideal for... Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Department Stores, Shopping Centers, Supermarkets, Recycling Centers, Hotels & Motels, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities, Transfer Stations, Military Bases and many other types of industrial and commercial locations. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of about 50 Cubic Feet that can range up to approximately 2,000 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, Core Tubes, PET Plastic, Scrap Metal, Aluminium Siding and Cans including Food Cans, Stainless Steel, Radiators, Steel Cans, Newspaper, Foam, Shrink Wrap and Textiles. |
Balers - 72" Vertical Balers
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Balers - 72" Vertical Balers are ideal for... Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Department Stores, Shopping Centers, Supermarkets, Recycling Centers, Hotels & Motels, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities, Transfer Stations, Military Bases and many other types of industrial and commercial locations. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of about 60 - 90 Cubic Feet that can range up to approximately 2,000 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, PET Plastic, Newspaper, Foam, Shrink Wrap, Waste Paper, Steel & Aluminium Cans. |
Balers - 84" Vertical Balers
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Balers - 84" Vertical Balers are ideal for... Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Department Stores, Shopping Centers, Supermarkets, Recycling Centers, Hotels & Motels, Hospitals & Health Care Facilities, Transfer Stations, Military Bases and many other types of industrial and commercial locations. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of about 200 Cubic Feet that can range up to approximately 2,000 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Corrugated Cardboard, PET Plastic, Newspaper, Foam, Shrink Wrap, Waste Paper, Steel & Aluminium Cans. |
HORIZONTAL BALERS
Closed End Horizontal Balers
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Closed End Horizontal Balers are Ideal for.. Municipalities, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Scrap Yards, Recycling Centers, Shopping Centers, Transfer Stations and many other types of applications. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of 40 - 70 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 2,000 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Bulk and Shredded Corrugated Cardboard, Bulk and Shredded Newspaper, Perforated PET, Cloth, Aluminium Sheets, Carpet Salvage, Polyurethane Foam, Polyethylene Foam, Cans Best Use: The best use of Closed End Horizontal Balers is typically applications involving a continuous feed either by hand, loader, conveyor belt or air system. They are best suited for applications of up to 20 tons (OCC) per (typical) work shift. |
Open End Horizontal Balers
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Open End Horizontal Balers are ideal for.... Municipalities, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Scrap Yards, Recycling Centers, Shopping Centers, Transfer Stations and many other types of applications. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of 50 - 80 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 2,000 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Bulk and Shredded Corrugated Cardboard, Bulk and Shredded Newspaper, Conditioned Newspaper, Perforated PET, Aluminium Sheets, Carpet Salvage, Cans Best Use: Typically, the best use and purpose of Open End Horizontal Balers is very high volume, continuous applications utilizing Auto-Tie capabilities for producing up to 25 tons per hour. |
Full Eject Horizontal Balers
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Full Eject Horizontal Balers are ideal for.... Municipalities, Distribution Centers, Manufacturing Facilities, Warehouses, Scrap Yards, Recycling Centers, Shopping Centers, Transfer Stations and many other types of applications. Typical Bale Sizes and Weights: These balers typically generate bale sizes of roughly 50 Cubic Feet that range up to approximately 2,000 pounds (depending upon baled material). Primary Material Uses: Bulk Corrugated Cardboard, Bulk ONP, Aluminium Sheet & Ext., UBC, Perforated PET Best Use: Typically, the best use and purpose of Full Eject Horizontal Balers is very high volume, multi-material applications. |
SPECIALTY BALERS - VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL
Specialty Vertical & Horizontal Balers
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Specialty Vertical & Horizontal Balers - for... Foam (Carpet Rebond / Polyurethane / Polyethylene, etc) Bottles & Cans (Aluminium, Steel, PET) More............. |
For recyclables, Waste Balers (or Recycling Balers) can not only help streamline waste processing routines related to labor and overall productivity but (since the recyclables are being removed from the waste stream) they can also eliminate a large amount of waste hauling requirements. Waste / Recycling Balers can be the driving force for huge reductions in waste processing and waste disposal requirements, which means quick paybacks that can be as little as one year or less. Some of the less obvious benefits are improved housekeeping, fire hazard reductions and better overall sanitation due to trash being contained and under control.
To learn more about Balers and Recycling, it may be helpful to read our General Overview.
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