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STANDARD MID SIZE BALER - 48 Inch Vertical

This standard midsize baler is an efficient and affordable baler.  It is ideal for baling cardboard and plastics and produces an easily manageable 48" bale.  Commonly used in lower volume applications because it will bale cardboard and many papers.  Stretch and shrink wrap, and also textiles can be baled with this 48" baler. 

Standard Mid Size 48" Baler Specifications

Bale Size	30” x  48” x  48”
Bale Volume	40 Cubic Feet
Cycle Time	48 Seconds (No Load)
Estimated Bale Weights
Material	Bale Weight	Density Lbs/Cu Ft – Loose/Baled	Bales / Hr
OCC – Cardboard	Up to 800 Lbs	2.5 / 24	Up to 2
Shredded ONP - Newspaper	Up to 1,000 Lbs	4 / 26	Up to 2
Note: Performance Rates, Bale Weights, and Bale Densities are subject to many factors such as Material Pre-Bale Densities, Feed rates, Moisture Content and other variables.

 

Standard Mid Size 48" Baler Hydraulics

Main Pumps	9.8 GPM @ 1,800 RPM Fixed Volume Vane
System Pressure	2200 PSI Maximum
Main Cylinder	6” Bore, 3.5” Rod,  48” Stroke
Ram Face Pressure	48.29 PSI (@2200)
Overall Platen Force	62,194 Lbs
Oil Reservoir	30 Gallon Capacity
Hydraulic Manifold	D05 Pattern, Internal Relief Valve Subplate Circuit
48" Standard Vertical Baler Electrical
Main Motor	10 HP  -  208/230/460v – 3 Phase
Enclosure	NEMA 12 - Rated
Controls	UL / CUL Listed
Motor Type	TEFC High Efficiency

 

Standard Mid Size 48" Baler Dimensions and Structural

Overall Height	143
Overall Width	68
Overall Depth	45
Depth with Door Open	90
Frame Design	10” Channel Side Rails  - 12” Channel Headers
	3” x 3” Tube Steel Discharge Door Supports
	Solid Door Charge
	8 Pieces of 4” Channel in Sub Floor
Feeding Opening	27” x 48”   Charge Dimensions 23” x 48”
Weight	4,800 lbs

 

Standard Mid Size 48" Baler - Other Features

UL Listed  (see Electrical section)

Product meets or exceeds all ANSI Z245.5 and OSHA standards.

Product has NEMA 12

Bale Height Adjustable

Safety Interlock Circuit on Bale Door & Safety Gate

Counterbalanced Feed Door for Easy Open

3 – 6” Retainer Bale Dogs Front and Back

Soft Shift, Low Shock Hydraulic Circuit

Dual Chain Semi-Automatic Bale Ejection System

Platen Roller Guides

Spring Doors

Factory Wired for Easy Installation

A-36 structural frames. A-514 reinforced in high stress areas. Strong rigid container walls provide performance & longer life span. A-1018 used for gib bar, guide and control surfaces.

 

Standard Mid Size 48" Baler - Other Options

Option Number	Description
48-1048-01	Slotted Discharge Door
48-1048-02	Single Phase Motor   (Only available on 10 HP Balers)
48-1048-03	Front Load – Rear Eject
48-1048-04	Oil Heater
48-1048-05	Special Voltage – 575V
48-1048-06	Sharks Teeth
48-1048-07	Weatherproof
48-1048-08	Drum Crusher
48-1048-09	Extra Heavy Duty Package (Heavily beefed up Frame etc)

 

Standard Mid Size 48" Baler Diagram

A = 54"         B = 68"        C = 54"        D = 108"        E = 143"        F = 45"        G = 90"        H = 76"        I = 54"