Used Balers
Industrial balers compress loose materials into dense, uniform bales for efficient handling, storage, and transport. These machines use hydraulic rams to compact cardboard, paper, plastics, textiles, and metals into rectangular bales secured with wire or plastic strapping.
Federal Equipment Company stocks used horizontal and vertical balers in manual-tie and auto-tie configurations. Horizontal units range from 25 HP to 150 HP with chamber sizes up to 43" x 43" for high-volume operations. Vertical balers offer a compact footprint for facilities with limited floor space or lower throughput requirements.
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Industrial balers serve as essential compression equipment in recycling, manufacturing, and distribution operations. A hydraulic power unit drives a ram that compresses loose materials against a fixed wall or into a chamber. The compressed material forms a dense bale that holds its shape through wire ties, plastic strapping, or automatic banding systems.
Horizontal balers process materials through a side-mounted feed opening. The ram travels horizontally to compress material against the chamber walls. These machines handle high-volume operations and accept continuous feeding from conveyors or manual loading. Auto tie models automatically insert and secure banding wire, reducing labor requirements and increasing throughput compared to manual tie units.
Vertical balers use a downstroke ram to compress material loaded from the top. Their compact footprint makes them suitable for facilities with limited floor space, such as retail backrooms, small manufacturing plants, and distribution centers. Vertical units typically require manual tying and produce smaller bales than horizontal models, but their lower cost and smaller size make them practical for moderate-volume applications.
Key components include the hydraulic power pack, compression ram, bale chamber, and tying mechanism. The power pack houses the electric motor, hydraulic pump, reservoir, and control valves. Chamber dimensions determine maximum bale size, while horsepower ratings indicate compression force and cycle speed. Horizontal balers may include feed conveyors and fluffer assemblies to distribute material evenly for consistent bale density.
Federal Equipment Company stocks horizontal and vertical balers from leading manufacturers, including American Bale Company and Maren. Available configurations include open-end horizontal balers with single- or dual-hydraulic units and vertical downstroke models. Each unit undergoes inspection, and refurbishment services are available upon request.
Applications & Industries
- Recycling facilities processing cardboard, paper, and mixed plastics for commodity markets
- Distribution centers compacting corrugated shipping materials and shrink wrap
- Manufacturing plants managing production scrap and packaging waste
- Textile operations baling fabric scraps, fiber waste, and finished goods for transport
- Metal recyclers processing aluminum cans, steel scrap, and non-ferrous materials
- Waste management operations preparing materials for landfill diversion programs (packaging equipment)
Specifications & Configurations
Baler Types: Horizontal open-end, horizontal closed-end, vertical downstroke
Tying Systems: Manual tie with wire insertion stands, auto tie with automatic wire feed and tie-off (horizontal models)
Horsepower Range: 5 HP to 150 HP, depending on baler type and application
Chamber Dimensions: Vertical units from 30" x 30" to 60" openings; horizontal units up to 43" x 43" with variable bale lengths
Voltage Requirements: Single-phase and three-phase configurations (230V, 480V, 575V)
Feed Systems: Top-loading (vertical), side-feed with optional conveyors and fluffer assemblies (horizontal)
Material Applications: Cardboard, paper, plastics (HDPE, LDPE, PET), textiles, aluminum, steel
Why Buy Used Balers
Used balers offer significant cost advantages over new equipment. Buyers typically save 40% to 60% compared to new unit pricing while obtaining machines with proven operational history. Lead times for used equipment are measured in days rather than the weeks or months required for new equipment manufacturing and delivery.
Federal Equipment Company provides inspection services to verify equipment condition before purchase. Refurbishment and testing services are available for buyers who want additional assurance of operational readiness. Our team can assess hydraulic systems, electrical components, tying mechanisms, and structural integrity based on your specific requirements.
