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The article offers brief information on several machineries in teh recycling industry including the track-mounted shear/baler/logger from Lefort, the MST shredding trucks from Vecoplan, and the OdorBoss 60G (OB-60G) odor treatment distributor from Dust Control Technology.

The article focuses on proper preventive maintenance and regular relining of balers to withstand the demands recycling operations. Topics discussed include views of Jim Kuhns, operations manager for B.E. Equipment, on the importance of bailers for the recycling industry; notions of Mike McChrystal, president of OBC Rigging, on the baling equipment brands sold by OBC; and selection of original equipment manufacturer parts by recyclers.

The article offers information on the custom label printer Yerecic Label, which has been succeeded due to its baling equipment. Topics discussed include definition of lean manufacturing by the firm as systematic methodology; views of Brian Hurst from the firm on landfill alternative; and purchasing of the ProPAK60 baler by Yerecic from Maren Engineering.

The article focuses on the impact of expansion on the Altogether Recycling facility of Alpine Waste & Recycling in Denver, Colorado. It mentions that the expansion allowed two balers to be fed from any bunker prevents material buildup. It states that Alpine Waste & Recycling has become the first recycling company in the Denver area to begin accepting polystyrene (PS) foam. INSET: FIGURING OUT FOAM.

The article presents an interview with recycling equipment industry veteran Bob Pfeffer. He mentions about the level of scrap volume generated that triggers the need of a baler at an industrial site. He states about the person responsible for operating the baler and maintenance and replacement of its wear parts. He also mentions about the life span for a baler operating long hours.

The article focuses on the collection of balers by four generations of the Johnson family in Minnesota which they have once exhibited in the Threshing Show of Almelund, Minnesota.

The article highlights the benefits of installing the operational flexibility to use balers for either fiber or containers at material recovery facilities. Factors in ensuring baler redundancy include capacity of storage space and baler capabilities. Also discussed are the different paths to baler redundancy such as conveying arrangements and use of a diverter gate on top of each baler. Among the considerations for partial baler redundancy are costs, facility design and processing capacity.

An interview with Pat Casserly of document destruction company Accent Wire is presented. Casserly discusses the use of gauge on an automatic wire tying system when analyzing bale weights. He advises conducting preventive maintenance for maintaining wire tying equipment to achieve optimal performance. He explains the importance of wire storage and talks about the kinds of automated devices or features that can help control wire usage and prevent wasting wire.

The article shows the importance and benefits for Lewis Salvage of continuing a committed relationship with its baling equipment supplier Sierra International Machinery. it attributes the business growth of Lewis Salvage to customer loyalty and its addition of baling equipment. Also discussed are the reliance of Lewis Salvage on trucking companies to handle its growing retail customers, and the durability of the company's ferrous baler.

The article presents the products for recognition at the 2013 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers' (ASABE) Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) in Kansas City, Missouri, including the KSi Model 21 14 high-capacity conveyor with drive-over swing away from KSi Conveyors Inc., the 3376 Series Cleanload from Pentair and the 605 Super M Cornstalk Special Baler with Inline ramp from Vermeer Corp.

An interview with Kierk Warren, technical product manager at Wastequip in Charlotte, North Carolina, is presented. Asked about the Wastequip baling business, he describes its multiple applications of its vertical balers. He says that vertical balers require very little maintenance. He cites the importance of preventive maintenance to prolong the life of vertical balers.

The article evaluates ferrous scrap balers in the recycling industry. It explores advantages of these equipment over that of shredders and balers designed for baling papers. It also provides guidelines in choosing the type of ferrous baler for the recycling operation and offers a formula to factor in the growth of the operation for the next ten years to determine the size of the equipment.

The article examines the various options for recycling used greenhouse films. Plastics must first be classified according to type, cleaned, and baled for easy handling. For small greenhouse growers, films are rolled using hand reels or folded and then recycled as covers for temporary storage of materials or for weed control containers. For larger operations, using the BF-400 BigFoot Baler is suggested.

The article discusses the importance of regular scheduled maintenance in operating a baler. According to the author, it is crucial to get the sense of a machine's throughput or how many tons per hour it is able to process in selecting a baler. He recommends a waterfall design conveyor system in terms of pre-processing material before it enters the baler. The author also gives factors to consider when baling specific materials.

The article presents an interview with Brian Taylor, editor-in-chief of "Recycling Today." When asked about the harmful effects of using a baler that is too small for the volume of work that a recycler handles, Taylor says that a baler may develop major cracks to the main frame, charging box, or the press box area. He believes that the most important safety factor in operating balers is making sure the machine is totally shut down and the electrical boxes have a lockout/tagout on them.

Several letters to the editor are presented discussing an image of hay loader from the April 2016 issue, restoration of Oliver 770 tractor and in response to the article "Memories of Baling in 1942" from the January 2016 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one by Bill Vossler on a stationary baler in the October 2015 issue, one on the "Sprouts" column, and one from a reader sharing a photo of his dairy display at the Orange Spectacular in Hutchinson, Minnesota.

The article discusses the factors that shredding companies must consider when choosing and purchasing a baler. These include the type and volume of material to be baled in a given time and the cost and maintenance of the baling equipment. It also explains the importance of knowing the basics about baling equipment, understanding the limits of the warranty, operator training and technical support and field service. The benefits and drawbacks of horizontal and vertical balers are also cited.

This article presents tips on assessing, repairing and preventing hose failures in baling equipment. It is noted that hydraulic hoses, along with the other systems on the equipment, need to be checked on a regular basis for abrasion, wear and tear and site damage. The common hose failure scenarios are described, including abrasion, excessive heat and excessive pressure.

This article focuses on the increase in demand for baling equipment that are capable of processing a variety of materials beyond recovered paper and used beverage containers (UBC), including tires, computer monitor casings, shrink wrap and plastic automobile components. Equipment providers attribute the increase to the various opportunities these materials offer, including new end markets.

The article discusses the factors that must be considered by ferrous scrap recyclers when buying a ferrous baler. With regard to style and selection of ferrous balers, they can be designed as two- or three-ram balers, with rams and compression tops and sides that are hydraulically operated. Among the factors that must be considered are portability, power units, crane features, and whether to sacrifice compression force.

An interview with Steve Colton, owner of Colton Equipment, Inc. of Temecula, California, is presented. When asked about the most important qualities of a light metal baler, he cites knowledge of the proper depth of ram penetration. He discusses the correlation between the style of baler and a recycling plant that has traditionally baled fiber. He also presents his views on whether a paper recycler who also has a confidential shredding division purchase a different baler for the shredded paper.

The article looks at scrap metal processing machinery manufactured by heavy equipment maker Harris. Topics mentioned include an overview of its scrap processor offerings such as shears and balers, hydraulic scrap shear, and complete shredding systems, details of the Harris Production Management System, and a list of its distributors in North America including Crigler Enterprises, Carr Industrial, and DeHart Recycling Equipment.

The article outlines the dos and don'ts regarding baler operation and maintenance. The dos include keeping baler clean and inspecting it often, purchasing and maintaining an inventory of spare parts, planning preventive and anticipated maintenance, and training of operators on how to operate baler properly. Among the items to inspect for daily care are hydraulic fluid levels, filters and cylinders, while items that require weekly inspection include e-stops, bale chamber and motor couplings.

The article offers guidelines and tips on buying a new baler. According to the author, inviting manufacturers' representatives to assist with the evaluation process can help buyers make the best decision and often provides solutions for problems that buyers fail to recognize. The author says that the correct baler should be adaptable to quick material changes with no cross contamination of bales and its wire tying system should have ample holding power for highly resilient materials.

The article considers the advantages of adding an extrusion baler to recycling operations. An extrusion-style baler is said to be designed to produce continuous bales as well as facilitates switching between various types of material without the risk of contamination. The author stresses the need for recyclers to consider their incoming material when purchasing an extrusion baler. According to Lee Cornell of Firstar Fiber, such balers require less maintenance than balers with more moving parts.

The article presents a comparison of several small bale handlers including the GFC Bale Band-It from the U.S., the Marcrest Bale Baron 4200T from Canada and the Arcusin Multipack B14.

Reports on the latest forage and handling equipment. Buhler Industries' Inland fixed-chamber, soft-core round balers; 745 round baler from Hesston offering two balanced-density cylinders; SuperSweep pick-up by New Holland's BB-A big balers; New Idea's fully automatic 6400 Series round balers.

Presents experts' advice about purchasing a baler used to press recyclable materials into tight, tidy bales. Determining which materials need to be baled; Considering the baler environment; Proper maintenance. INSET: To Bale or Not To Bale?.

Explores key considerations in buying balers for waste management operations. Use of balers; Diagnostic and control features; Determination of types of materials processed; Assessment of future capacity; Attributes of suppliers which should be considered before buying.

The article evaluates the prototype of T8 Tractor and the IntelliBale round baler from New Holland.

The author discusses his personal experience of baling hay at his uncle's farm and using hay hooks to pick and handle bales.

This article focuses on a study on the hazards of ingesting net wrap by cattle conducted by Carl Dahlen, beef specialist at North Dakota State University, and discusses impact of net wrap ingestion on cattles' weight and feed efficiency.

Presents some of the latest baler and baling wire products from their manufacturers. Goal of balers and bailing wire to keep solid wastes and recyclables as small as possible; Multi-ram baler from American Baler Co. of Bellevue, Washington; Complete line of balers, shredders and other waste processing equipment from BOA Systems USA; Baling wire products from Cavert Wire Co. Inc.

Offers tips in using balers in waste processing facilities. Determination of baler needs; Research on baler specifications and resources; Evaluation of offerings and prices from baler manufacturers. INSETS: Are two better than one?;Baler material application guide;Using Baler standards to increase safety.