Paper balers compress and bind paper into bales for easier handling and transport. They can work with paper shredders and handle other recyclables. They come in different styles and can be wrapped in plastic or paper. They can also be used by mobile shredding services for confidential document disposal.
A paper baler compresses and binds paper into solid bales, making it easier to handle and transport. This equipment is most commonly used in recycling plants that handle large volumes of paper along with cardboard and related materials. Different styles and designs are available, including horizontal and vertical balers for various settings. Horizontal balers typically handle more volume and may be easier to operate with a conveyor belt. Vertical designs have a small footprint, which can be important in a facility with limited space.
These devices can work in conjunction with a paper shredder that tears paper into uniform pieces. Shredding is an important step in preparing for recycling and may also be necessary for confidentiality, hiding information on paper handled by the facility. The shredded or torn paper flows into the paper press through a hopper and uses a piston to compress the paper. Once pressed into a solid block, it can be tied with wire, string or rope to keep the bale in compression.
Some equipment wraps the finished bales in plastic or paper for added protection and to limit waste. The finished bale can be ejected or unrolled onto a conveyor belt for automated handling. Equipment intended for automated applications tends to be larger because it has more hardware and can also be more expensive. In other facilities, an operator may have to pull a lever to push the paper out and prepare the paper press for the next load. If footprint is an issue, a vertical baler with ejection lever can be cost-effective and can meet space requirements.
Multifunctionality can also be available with a paper baler. It can also handle cardboard, for example, along with aluminum cans and other squeezable recyclables. Some facilities may need multifunctional equipment to process all the materials they handle as efficiently as possible. They may not have enough recyclables to justify dedicated machines for different materials, or they may have limited space for packaging equipment.
In addition to being used for recycling, a paper baler can also be used by a mobile shredding service. Such companies go to sites with confidential documents, such as law firms and doctors’ offices. They shred old documents and may bag them for easy handling and disposal. These companies can rely on such services to help them get rid of old documentation while remaining compliant with the law.
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