How does a cardboard baler operate?
Cardboard baler guide: How they function in daily operations.
Why Cardboard Balers Matter
Running a business that deals with packaging almost always means generating a steady stream of cardboard trash.
Instead of letting it pile up, a cardboard baler can be a smart solution, helping keep the workplace cleaner, improving safety, and supporting eco-friendly practices.
Cardboard balers come in a variety of sizes, tailored for different industries. They all serve the same essential purpose: compressing bulky cardboard into compact bundles. This makes it easier to handle, simpler to store, quicker to transport, and far more efficient to recycle.
How cardboard balers operates
Below is a clear breakdown of the typical baling process:
- Power connection – Connect the baler to the correct air supply. Pneumatic balers require a steady and suitable source of compressed air to operate properly.
- Qualified operator – Make sure the person using the machine is trained, or that a trained employee is supervising.
- Loading – Place cardboard inside the baler chamber until it reaches capacity.
- Closing and starting – Shut the chamber door securely and engage the starting handle.
- Compression – The ram pushes downward, compressing the cardboard.
- Safe operation – EN16500-certified balers are designed to exclude access to moving parts while in operation.
- Repeat pressing – Continue the cycle until the cardboard has been compressed into a dense bale and the machine signals it’s ready to for emptying.
- Securing the bale – Use suitable strapping or banding to tie off the bale.
- Bale removal – Empty the chamber using either a manual release or an automated bale eject system
- Storage and recycling – Stack the finished bales until a recycler collects them.
Different sizes of cardboard balers
Pneumatic cardboard balers are generally more compact, making them ideal for businesses that handle smaller loads or require on-demand, production-floor solutions.
Smaller pneumatic balers are designed with a minimal footprint and can compress up to about 264 lbs of cardboard, which is perfect for shops, offices, and facilities with limited space. For larger operations such as warehouses or distribution centers, greater balers can handle loads of up to about 661 lbs, ensuring efficient trash management at scale.
Cardboard balers are built for long service life, require little maintenance, and are simple to operate, often needing only minimal staff training.
Wide range of pneumatic balers
There are several sizes pneumatic cardboard balers available. While they all serve the same purpose – compacting trash like cardboard – they can differ in how the bales should be handled depending on their weight.
It’s important that you and your team receive proper training before using the equipment, and certification may be required depending on local regulations. When in doubt, always refer to the user manual or reach out directly to the supplier for guidance.
Further questions?
Contact us today to find out how Mil-tek can help your business save time, free up valuable space, and cut costs by streamlining the way you handle trash and recyclables.