4 Advice to Choose a hay baling wire

To choose the right baling wire for your requirements, review the following four factors:

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1. Type of baler
2. Load strength and wire gauge requirements
3. Storage conditions
4. Cost considerations

Type of baler

Some baling machines will operate best with certain types of baling wire or a specific wire gauge range. To choose the right baling wire for your machine, determine which type of baler you have. In the recycling industry, vertical, horizontal, auto-tie, and two-ram balers are most common:

Contact your baling machine manufacturer and read your baling machine manual to learn about the wire types and gauge sizes that work best with your baler machine.

Load strength and wire gauge

The type of material and the size of bales determine which wire gauge should be used. Thicker wire diameters (smaller wire gauges) have higher load and tensile strengths. Tensile strength is the force a material can withstand before breaking, and load strength is the weight a specific wire can hold without breaking.

When choosing a wire, calculate the weight of the bale and the combined load strengths of the wires you&#;re using. The total load strength of all baling wires should exceed the weight of the bale. Here is a chart of bale weights for common recyclables and regular (not high-tensile wire) load strengths:

Material

Bale weight (lbs)

Recommended wire gauge

Load strength per wire (lbs)

Paper (compacted)

1,200&#;1,800

10&#;13

509&#;1,755

Cardboard (compacted)

1,000&#;1,500

10&#;14

402&#;1,755

Plastic (mixed)

800&#;1,200

10&#;13

509&#;1,755

Aluminum cans

400&#;600

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12

565&#;1,180

To learn more about how each baling wire gauge is used, check out the following articles:

You can also check out our pages on the best wire gauge for each purpose to learn more about baling common recyclables with vertical balers:

Storage conditions

Storage duration and conditions also influence wire selection. Baling wire rusts when exposed to wet, humid, or chemical storage conditions, or when it is used outside. To improve the lifespan of baling wire, choose a wire that is appropriate for your storage conditions.

For bales that will be stored briefly, regular baling wire or black annealed wire are the best choices. Black annealed wire is coated in wax or oil, which endows it with moderate resistance to rust and corrosion. Black annealed wire will rust if used outdoors or exposed to damp conditions.

For outdoor applications or long-term storage, galvanized wire is the best option. Galvanized wire is protected from rust and corrosion by a sacrificial layer of zinc, provided by the galvanization process. Galvanized wire can resist rust for between 20&#;50 years (often longer) depending on its galvanization class and the conditions it is exposed to. We provide both Class 1 and Class 3 galvanization on our wire products, with Class 3 Galvanization offering the highest level of rust and corrosion resistance.

Cost considerations

Baling wire costs can add up. Select the most economical option that satisfies load strength, baler, and storage requirements to keep baling wire costs low.

For bales stored in climate-controlled facilities or bales that only require short-term storage, bright (uncoated) double loop bale ties are both less expensive and more aesthetically pleasing than other options.

If you&#;re using an automatic baler, the elongation properties of black annealed wire should also be calculated. The annealing process improves a wire&#;s elongation (the percentage of a wire&#;s length it can be stretched without breaking). Calculate the elongation and load strength requirements of your operations and ensure you are using your baling wire as efficiently as possible to further minimize costs.

Some other ways to save on baling wire include:

• Recycle used baler wire. Not only does this allow recyclers to double down on their commitment to the circular economy, but selling scrap baling wire can help offset operating costs.

• Buy in bulk. We offer competitive prices for bulk orders. If your baler is compatible, it is cheaper to buy stem wire in bulk than it is to buy an equivalent amount of box wire.

Minimize shipping costs. Box wire and stem wire are sold by weight. Choose the highest gauge you can safely operate with to avoid paying the increased shipping costs associated with equivalent lengths of thicker wire.

The correct baling wire will allow your recycling baler to achieve optimum performance.

After you&#;ve purchased your baler, the next step is to order baling wire. There&#;s more to consider than quality and price; baling wire has several properties that affect its performance. Here are four things to consider when purchasing baling wire:

How You&#;re Bundling Commodities

Before determining which type of wire will work for you, ask yourself how your operation bundles commodities. Are you bundling plastics, metals, textiles, or paper? Depending on your answer, the flexibility and gauge size will change.

Are bundling different sizes of bales regularly or storing commodities in harsh weather conditions? Then you&#;ll need a more resilient wire with high tensile strength.

How tightly bundled do your bales need to be for storage or sale? The tighter the bale, the more pressure the wire will be under and the stronger the wire needs to be.

Tensile Strength

Tensile strength refers to the baling wire&#;s ability to resist tension and pressure. High strength tensile wires are more likely to preserve the shape of baled materials which is great for plastic or metal compression.

Wire Dimensions

Another aspect that impacts the bailing wire you need is the size or dimensions. Height, length, and width should all be considered; remember that it&#;s normally better to have a baling wire that&#;s a little longer than you need.

Which Type of Baling Wire You Need

Different types of balers will require different types of wires, but a pliable wire that reduces friction on mechnical oponents is always beneficial. Coil wires are some of the best baling wires in the industry for two-ram and automatic recyling balers; luckily we offer Black Annealed and Galvanized Hi-Tensile options. Black annealed wires are coated with a wax that makes them great for outdoor use, and galvanized wire can withstand incredible amounts of pressure and are highly resistant to corrosion.

Box wires are a rewound coil that offers clockwise or counterclockwise unrolling. Additionally, it&#;s bound with a PET strap and not a stainless steel one that avoids accidental damages. It can also be purchased in Galvanized or Black Annealed versions.

Lastly, we also offer cut and looped wire. This baling wire is particularly popular for textiles companies, paper converters, and large retailers where an operator ties of the wire&#;s ends.

Are you in need of more explanation? Our knowledgable Baleforce staff are able to walk you through the decision-making process and order the right baling wire for you!

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