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HIGH DENSITY MID SIZE BALER - 48" VERTICAL
48-1548 - 48" HIGH DENSITY BALER
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When space is limited, but you need something more than a small baler, this medium size 48" High Density Baler is a great choice.
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Specifications
48" High Density Mid Size Baler - General Information
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 900 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.
48" High Density Mid Size Baler - Hydraulics & Mechanical
Main Pumps
Fixed Volume Vane 12.5 GPM @ 1,800 RPM
System Pressure
2350 PSI Maximum
Main Cylinder
6” Bore, 3.5” Rod, 48” Stroke
Ram Face Pressure
51.59 PSI
Overall Platen Force
66,444 lbs Oil Reservoir
30 Gallon Capacity
Hydraulic Manifold
D05 Pattern, Internal Relief Valve Subplate Circuit
Filtration 100 Mesh Suction Strainer Platen Guide Replaceable UHMW Guide System High Density Medium Size Baler Electrical
Main Motor
15 HP - 208/230/460v – 3 Phase - Field Chageable
Enclosure
NEMA 12 - Rated
Controls
UL / CUL Listed
Motor Type
TEFC High Efficiency
48" High Density Mid Size Baler - Dimensions and Structural
Overall Height
143
Overall Width
67
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
48" High Density Mid Size Baler - Other Features
UL Listed (see Electrical chart above)
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.
48" High Density Mid Size Baler - Other Options
Option Number
Description
48-1548-01
Slotted Discharge Door
48-1548-02
Single Phase Motor (Only available on 10 HP Balers)
48-1548-03
Front Load – Rear Eject
48-1548-04
Oil Heater
48-1548-05
Special Voltage – 575V
48-1548-06
Sharks Teeth
48-1548-07
Weatherproof
48-1548-08
Drum Crusher
48-1548-09
Extra Heavy Duty Package (Heavily beefed up Frame etc)
48" High Density Vertical Baler Diagram
A = 54" B = 68" C = 54" D = 108" E = 143" F = 45" G = 90" H = 76" I = 54"
Note: Specifications, Dimensions & other product details may vary slightly upon delivery due to continuous product progressions and improvement. If exactness is required on any item(s), confirm in writing before ordering. In our efforts to provide products with the most up to date engineering and design, we reserve the right to change specifications, dimensions and other product details without notice.
Performance may vary depending upon application.
Products must be installed and operated according to required standards, codes, regulations and safety procedures.