Continuos Baler
Balers are designed where the input size of the material is less variable and large quantities of material need to be baled. These balers are fast and have the capability to process large quantities of scrap metal continuously.
A continuous baler is a fully automated, high speed machine for baling large quantities of material without stopping. It is designed for volume and consistency rather than versatility, and it is the right choice only where the incoming material suits it.
When a continuous baler is the right machine
Two conditions have to be met. The input material size must be fairly consistent, and you must have enough volume to justify a machine built for sustained running. Where both hold, a continuous baler will outproduce any batch machine by a wide margin. Where the feed varies significantly in size, the machine will not settle into its cycle and a conventional baler will serve you better.
This is the single most important thing to establish before specifying one, and it is worth being honest about your actual material rather than your intended material.
Fixed weight bales
Fixed weight bales in every cycle are available as an option. This is valuable where you sell by the bale, where you need to plan truck loads precisely, or where a downstream process expects a known charge weight. It removes the weighing and adjustment step that otherwise sits between production and dispatch.
Handling overhanging material
Cutting blocks trim excess scrap during the cycle. That keeps bale shape consistent and stops loose material fouling the discharge, which on a continuously running machine is the difference between an uninterrupted shift and repeated stoppages to clear the outfeed.
Features
- Completely automated PLC based operation
- High density bale output for improved transport and melting efficiency
- Remote monitoring option for maintenance and troubleshooting
- Cutting blocks to trim excess scrap during the cycle
- Fixed weight bales available in every cycle as an option
Remote monitoring
The remote monitoring option lets faults be diagnosed without a site visit. On a machine that a plant depends on for continuous output, the value is in the time saved before a repair starts rather than in the repair itself. Knowing which component has failed before an engineer travels turns a two day interruption into a few hours.
Planning the feed
A continuous baler is only continuous if material arrives continuously. The feeding arrangement, whether conveyor, grab or automated hopper, needs to be specified alongside the machine rather than added afterwards. The same applies at the discharge end. A machine capable of running all shift will still stop if bales accumulate faster than they are cleared.
Specifying a machine
We size a continuous baler against your material size range, tonnes per shift, required bale dimensions and whether fixed weight output is needed, then plan the feeding and discharge arrangement around it.
Continuous Baler Specifications
| Model | Main Cyl. Force (ton) | Press Box Size (L×W×H/mm) | Bale Size (W×H/mm) | Main Motor Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y81/C - 160 | 160 | 1600×1000×800 | 300×300 | 45 |
| Y81/C - 200 | 200 | 1600×1000×800 | 260 | 45 |
| Y81/C - 250 | 250 | 2000×1750×900 | 400×400 | 60 |
| Y81/C-315 | 315 | 3000 x 2500 x 1200 | 500 x 500/600 x 600 | 90 |
| Y81/C-400 | 400 | 3000 x 2500 x 1200 | 500 x 500/600 x 600 | 110 |
| Y81/C-500 | 500 | 3000 x 2500 x 1200 | 500 x 500 | 110 |
| Y81/C-630 | 630 | 3000 x 2500 x 1200 | 500 x 500 | 165 |
| Y81/C-800 | 800 | 3500 x 3000 x 1400 | 700 x 700 | 270 |
| Y81/C-1000 | 1000 | 3500 x 3000 x 1400 | 600 x 600 | 270 |
* Specifications are indicative and subject to change based on requirements and technical advancements.
When the input material size is fairly consistent and you need to bale large quantities without stopping. These machines are fast and built for sustained volume rather than occasional batches.
Yes, that is the key requirement. Continuous balers work best where the input size varies little, since the cycle is designed around a steady, predictable feed.
Yes, fixed weight bales in every cycle are available as an option. This is useful where you sell by the bale or need to plan truck loads precisely.
Fully automated with PLC based operation, plus a remote monitoring option for maintenance and troubleshooting so faults can be diagnosed without a site visit.
Cutting blocks trim the extra scrap during the cycle, which keeps bale shape consistent and prevents loose material fouling the discharge.
