Bottaro: How the right wire can save time and money

Each baler needs a specific wire to perform correctly and to improve its efficiency in terms of electricity consumption, productivity, operating costs and maintenance. Givent this, the choice of wire used for baling can have a significant impact.  

What kind of baler do you have?  

Single ram  

Pros: The single-ram baler can bind any type of material, even the most resistant materials, such as plastic and metal. This is because the bindings are very close together and use a very resistant steel wire.  

Cons: It requires about twice as much wire as the double-ram baler by having to apply twice as many bindings to tie a single bale. In addition, this type of baler works with a high-strength steel wire that costs far more than black annealed wire.  

The suitable wire: The single-ram baler is a system that makes versatility its strong point, and to press and bale any type of material requires special high-strength steel. Bottaro produces galvanized hi-tensile wire, designed for tough pressing applications due to its strength and elongation.  

Double ram  

Pros: One of the advantages of a double-ram press is its wide range on the market, which allows the press to be selected according to the type of material processed. The double ram works with black annealed iron wire, which is less expensive than steel. It has low maintenance costs and service is now available throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

Cons: The disadvantages of the double ram are the need for larger spaces and the initial purchase cost, as the press works with several coils of wire at once. This means a higher initial investment and an ever-ready stock of wire.  

The suitable wire: For those who require small quantities of wire, the solution is the Box Wire and 40/50-kilogram rewound coil of black-annealed low-carbon steel wire: lightweight and functional products especially suitable for sorting centers, paper mills, paper manufacturers and box plants. For those consuming large quantities of wire, Bottaro has created an upgrade of the BWR™, the BWR™Plus. This black annealing allows an increase in the number of bindings because of these three aspects:  

• diameter reduced by 10 percent,  

• higher metric development; and  

• increased mechanical performance. (Read more)  

Verticle press  

Pros: The vertical press has a low purchase cost, and it is easy to use. These balers allow packaging such as plastic, paper and cardboard to be compressed, facilitating the recycling process.   

Cons: The binding system is manual and requires the presence of a trained person to attach the looped wire.  

The suitable wire: For this type of press, Bottaro offers single-loop bale ties, double-loop galvanized wire or black annealed wire, which are hooked, ensuring high resistance and easy handling.  

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