Bale weight is affected by material type, moisture, press force, chamber size and tying. The same machine can produce different bale weights with cardboard, plastic film or textile.
Do not compare only maximum bale weight
Catalog numbers are often based on specific material conditions. Real bale weight depends on what you feed every day.
Ask your recycler
Before buying, ask your recycler or downstream buyer what bale size and weight they prefer. This can affect machine choice and bale value.
Useful data to provide
- Material type and loose density.
- Daily or monthly volume.
- Preferred bale dimensions.
- Loading and storage method.
PACKENER can estimate realistic bale targets based on your material sample and operating plan.